speshlk911

Thank you. How much longer do you have?

I had to do a six month diet and it felt like it took forever and a day lol.

I am in week 4 out of 12 week classes. Then about 3 months from there I imagine til surgery.

Twsport,

Hi! No, I don't know her. Sorry.

Its all what you make of it. If you want to succeed' date=' you will find a way.

I, too, was sleeved on May 6 and am feeling great. Back to wearing clothes I couldnt before, going out, coaching ball, dancing .. back to normal.

Get negative thoughts out of your head, think positive and you will be fine. Just think of the long run, you will be skiny and healthy! Good luck to you and this too shall pass[/quote']

I hope you guys feel better and get out of this funk! I haven't been sleeved yet, but I am so excited! I went through all of the classes and tests and prepared for surgery about 2 years ago and then chickened out. I thought 1 more time, I will try and lose weight on my own for the umteenth time...needless to say I am back and hoping for surgery some time in August! I have regrets about not doing it then and it hurts my heart to think where I could be right now if I would have. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Xoxo

Thank you Rosehips! You are clearly very happy with your decision! That is awesome! Thank you for your encouraging words. If nothing else, I will have my health and longevity in my life for my children. I hope to feel as fabulous as you! Thanks!

Thanks Deb! Glad I'm not the only one, yes we can definitively cut our hair, and who knows?? After surgery we may want a major makeover anyway. Plus they make great extensions now a days! I am taking my Biotin and Protein now, and plan on staying on track after surgery! Thanks for your inspiration!

Fontana, Ca

Yay!! I found some locals! I am in my 4th week in options in Fontana (2nd time around, I graduated in 9/2011 but decided not to go through with the surgery and now I'm back, go figure). They are still saying that we are going to be with either Fedorka or Chin but they are still out of St bernardines for now. Any regrets for anyone?? I am excited and terrified!

Thanks for your inspiration! You are doing great! 67 lbs is a lot! Keep working it! You will get there!

You look great! Congrats to you

Hi Samantha!

My name is Kendra and I am 35 from Southern California. I am still taking my classes so I don't have a surgery date yet! I would love to hear all about your journey! Congrats to you !

Congrats to all of you! I am just in week 4 of our 12 week classes but seeing that you guys are so close, is making me anxious for you and excited !

That is awesome! I don't have a surgery date yet, but I certainly hope my side effects are as minimal as yours! Congrats to you!

Hi everyone!!

My name is Kendra and I am new to this forum. This is my first thread so bare with me.

I am 35 years, happily married and a mother of 4. I am going to have my sleeve done at Kaiser in so cal. My hubby and everyone else I have talked to about the sleeve are very supportive.

Back in 2011, I took the 12 week required class, and thought to myself "ok, I'm going to do this!" Then of all things, at all times, my HOBBY of baking became a business and I actually opened up my own small bakery. So at that time I knew I would just set myself up for failure by going through with the surgery 1) because I'm around sugar all day and have to taste test everything and 2) because baking is such a demanding job, plus I still worked full time, that I would have no time for myself or exercise for that matter.

Needless to say, the business fell through and now I'm filled with regret and wish I would have done the surgery back in 2011! To think of where I could be right now is disheartening.

So, here I am again...going through the classes again. Paying more attention definitely and am getting super excited. I am 5'4 and weigh 270, 274 when I started the classes 4 weeks ago. My goal weight would be 175. I have never been a small girl, in fact the first weight I can ever remember being was on the 6th grade at 188 lbs.

I am DREADING surgery. I am terrified of being put under, and worried about the pain afterwards. I had a c section with my youngest son and I am hoping it isn't any worst than that because that was HORRIBLE!!!

Another thing I'm concerned about is losing my hair ( I know it is terribly vain). I am afraid of going through with the surgery, being a my goal weight, but have a bunch of flabby skin, wrinkles and am balding! Does anyone have any thoughts??

I am so excited to hear back from all of you! Your support seems to have helped each and everyone of you get to where you are now.

Kendra xoxo