klassiekassie

Hello everyone I have been lurking around reading multiple post that have been EXTREMELY insightful. I have started taking notes in order to make sure I don't forget anything. I don't have a date for my sleeve as of yet but I am hoping around July or August. I CANT WAIT !!!! I am already buying clothes a lil to snug and calling them my TRANSFORMATION OUTFITS.......(yea I am a shopaholic).......... My biggest fear is the sagging loose skin that alot of people speak of. My doctor told me that it is a 50 -50 chance of having or not having it. I would hate to go this transformation and be unhappy with the end results because of my loose skin........ I have been reading a lot about hair loss and that doesn't worry me that much cause I am a true certified WIGGY !!! I was considering getting micros but after reading about the possible hair loss issues I may just stick with my wigs to avoid any other stress to my hair. I have started dabbling in drinking some protein shakes and still haven't found none that I really like. My nutritionist suggested EAS protein shakes and they are ok but I still be hungry afterwards. I thought I was doing good by drinking those Special K shakes but nutritionist nipped those in the bud real quick.( lol they were good too) I would love to know if there are any people in the Columbia SC area on here that i could buddy up with. Last question or issue for now.....I am a very social person that often go out and was wondering is drinking alcohol totally 100% off limits with the sleeve ???

I have the same requirement from BCBS and I have just completed my fifth month. It has actually been very informative and has given me different answers to questions that I have had. I still have to do my counseling session and I am having trouble with two years worth of weight history. but hopefully by the end of may I will be all done and just waiting for approval !!! Good luck to you all ......

Congrats you r looking great!

I would love some suggestions of things I may need to be doing before I have my surgery. Someone suggested investing in extra pillows and a heating pad..........

I was required by my insurance company to do six months of nutrition weight management, classes and I am now on month five. I can't wait to complete my last class to move forward and start my new life in my new body. I went through and have read a lot post and have taken lots of notes I am so GLAD I found this site!