tiffany1521

Ceji.. STAY STRONG! i know you can do this, everything will go well for you.. Im excited like you and nervous and scared that im putting my family through this but all will be well.. Keep it up.

Hahaha. So today I got cleared for soft foods! Woot woot. So bestie and I went to Red Lobster to get fish. I got tilapia and mashed potatoes. I was able to eat 3 tiny nibbles of each and I'm full! What a crazy feeling. I can't believe how amazing I feel to eat so little. :-)

I wanted to share this with all my May sleever buddies...Its from Joel Osteen
Today, declare that you will overcome every obstacle, outlast every challenge, and come through every difficulty better off than you were before.

i am OVERLY excited! are all my May sleevers feeling the same way? Even though i get a little nervous as my surgery date gets nearer (May 3rd) i'm trying my hardest to remain positive and upbeat. This is the beginning to the rest of my life and what i'm most excited about the most is that i'm doing this at a young age (22) so i'm getting a new lease on life right now rather than later. I'm only saying this because so many people on here are regretting they didn't choose this option much sooner so, i'm just happy that i'm trying to get my butt in gear now! wishing all my May sleevers the best of luck as you all embark on this life changing journey!

Thanks for showing up and speaking out everybody. May 2013 is right around the corner and this stuff is real now.
Ya'll, after getting some love from my FB group, I'm in a much better place. I got so wrapped up in my fears that I forget I have done my research. I have selected a great surgeon and a great hospital. I am following all my doctor's pre-surgery orders and I'm going to follow all his post-surgery orders as well. My surgeon is very careful and he's very cautious. He places the staples and then he goes back over them with sutures. He leaves the drain in for 4 days after the surgery in case of excessive bleeding. He checks for leaks after the surgery and the next day. He keeps you in the hospital for 2 days and then in a hotel, which he stays at himself so he's close, for another 2 days. On my return, I have solid medical care in case anythng goes wrong. Yes, the care is 4 hours away but that's ok. I can be admitted to the hospital with no problems and the bariatric surgeon has residency there so I'll see him as much as necessary, if needed. Most importantly, I have a God that loves me. I have a God that has brought me out of hell, that has always shown a light in my despair. I have never been deserted or rejected. I have never felt alone during my darkest moments. If God has been saving me from this world since I was a child, I know He's not going to overlook me because I'm in Tijuana.
That's my truth. That's what's going to allow me to have this surgery and claim the victory I know is mine, even if I have to walk through trials and tribulations to get to that victory.
Now ya'll tell me your truth. What steps have you taking to be ok? How have you ensured that no matter what happens, you've done your part? Because at the end of the day, if we've done our parts, the rest is up to the fundamental goodness and purpose of this universe. Whether you believe in God or not - I use to believe in whatever was keeping the trees alive because the trees didn't work and they didn't move - sometime you just got to let life be life.

I too was nervous before going in with this surgery however I've also been thin b4 with the help of the band. When I lost the weight I got my life back and was able to do things I havn done in years like run not walk, play with my kids, swim etc.. unfortunatey, I devloped herniab and took it out gain most of my weight back but I am glad to have a second chance with the sleeve. Being over 300 pounds is so debilitating to my life. Since surgery 3 weeks ago despite the ups and downs my knees don't hurt and I look forward to what summer will hold with me and my family. I chose the surgery because I want to live a long healthy life. I intend on folowing the program so I can accomplish just that. I am glad I found this forum so I can encourage and be encouraged as well. Put God first and he wil do the rest. Yur fate does not have to be your mom or sisters. Keep pushing(pray until something happens-push)

First and foremost congrats on losing 50lbs and getting off your meds! i'm sure you're elated at such a great and personal accomplishment. My surgery is the day after yours and i've got to tell you, every second thought you had came to my mind along with thoughts like " am i going to die", "i've bee so lazy about losing weight that i've resorted to WLS" and the big one " what if i fail at this like i had for everything else weight loss related". Let me tell you after praying about it and seeing that more good than bad can come from this i started to release some of those thoughts from my brain and i feel 100% better about what i'm doing. When i think about how i want to be able to go to the beach and be comfortable in a bathing suit, or, being able to fit into cute non-plus size clothing and many many more things, i KNOW that this is worth it and it will be great.
I cant control your thoughts but know that you aren't alone and me as well as most people on here have felt the very same way. Stay positive! i'll be keeping you in my thoughts as we embark on this journey.

If you are not totally sure postpone the surgery. There is no going back after your stomach is cut out. You have to be very sure.

Hazel I too am heading down to Mexico to get my sleeve done. I'm set for May 3rd and just happy that I'm starting a brand new chapter in my life.

Yay May - look at our group! Cheers for us!
April 30 (honorary May Sleever)
Layla's Grandma
April 31 (honorary May Sleever)
angelab4real
May 1
Itsme!; kristy26; Cindy Martin; sumslim2b; mswanda9577
May 2
Tlah; JProx; TrophyWife; Carirod; makemyownluck
May 3
radiant_rene; Smiley_Girl; Kerstalker; tiffany1521
May 6
Luvlvnlyfe5; andrea524; laceeb; dl663; cls8402 Xine78; hollie85; sherrypep; KristyNicole; 1hotmama*77; Jessica H; ettegdirb; ErikaGuz22
May 7
Jmendezrn; k8ee; Denn; Kelly_Girl19; madeformore; leigh1111; s7tduggi
May 8
GENNYOSKINNY; jamieh; JonnyZ ; mamamareli; Djstola; Waitingame; jensjoy28; cerenatee; Imsoready2013
May 9
Anniemay; Healthiernewme; bubbles15
May 10
EJamiFan; Butterthebean (1 year surgiversary!)
May 11
Kristina J.
May 13
natedinsmoor2; valhughes; JenMac; Pammers Johnson; wisgirl52; AudOne
May 14
Pixiesmurf; NJGurl19; journeygrl; ellabella777; ccrim03; ladykirklin
May 15
Nuchnuch; TinyTerry; Missy1109; danelle235; LipstickLady; MIJourney; AmyinMI
May 16
whlightning
May 17
kvlasy
May 16
Rocki64; ashleep
May 20
Mkardh; freespirit99; PatriotsFan28; Grizz; misslady
May 21
Bellanthin; musiclover; christienaz; Pa Girl; free2live; ClinicalNurse82
May 22
Momonanomo; heatwhip
May 23
O.T.R. sleever (1 year surgiversary!)
May 24
rockdutchess82; aproctor42
May 28
kiwi63; Aline728; kc82;
May 31
Stefaniwg; lil78baby; brittaj; BodyBattle

YAYY!!! for you Bella! congrats! .. Please give me all the details? how are you feeling? are you fully functioning or bed ridden? emotionally speaking, are you jumping through the roof? sorry for all the questions.. my surgery is on May 3rd and i want to educate myself as much as possible.

i am OVERLY excited! are all my May sleevers feeling the same way? Even though i get a little nervous as my surgery date gets nearer (May 3rd) i'm trying my hardest to remain positive and upbeat. This is the beginning to the rest of my life and what i'm most excited about the most is that i'm doing this at a young age (22) so i'm getting a new lease on life right now rather than later. I'm only saying this because so many people on here are regretting they didn't choose this option much sooner so, i'm just happy that i'm trying to get my butt in gear now! wishing all my May sleevers the best of luck as you all embark on this life changing journey!