Ms. Mannix

Welcome aboard. I think that's WONDERFUL. You both are making a change together. No spousal peer pressure.

My posts aren't appearing.... CONGRATS to you!

Hi Lambshop, you'll be fine. AND, you've come to the right place. Those that have had the surgery before you will assist. I'm going to follow & take notes, for I'll need the support in August. You had this surgery to create a better you. Be encouraged!

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! That was an achievement! Way2Go

CONGRATS!!!!

Yay!!! Let the healing begin!

I'm so sorry you are going through all of this alone. If I were in the area, I'd surely help you move & be of some support. You have a lot going on. Your body & mind are becoming a little weary. You're on a liquid diet & MOVING. Your body is TIRED & it needs to rest. It's OK that your car is full of stuff. Unpack in a few hours. Your closest support is in the ER & you're missing your mom. {{HUGGGGS}} to you. Breathe and slow down. Rome wasn't built in a day & even GOD rested on the 7th day. :-) Your spirit is still strong & it will get you through. If your home isn't in order before your surgery, IT'S OK. Unpack the essentials, have a comfortable place to rest & recover & be sure to have your liquids and meals handy. Once YOU begin healing, you can then complete your place. TAKE CARE OF YOU so you can then take care of your new place.

Yay!!!!! I'm doing my Happy Dance for you!!

I was August 1st, but then was told they had July 30th available....So I took it!! Good Luck, Well Wishes & Happy Healing August Sleevers!!

Awwwwww....Hang in there.... (((HUGGGGS))))

Try to be patient.... I have Cigna too & they LOVE to delay EVERYTHING!!!

Awwwwww HUGGS.... Hang in there...

Whooop WHOOP !!! Congrats to you..

Yay!!! for the 26 reasons you shared & then some. I felt conviction reading a few...because you are ME! Thank you for sharing

Hi Danielle.... Welcome & Happy Healing!!

Wooo Hooo.... on your way home.... Hang in there!!!

Thank you .....Words to live by.

I haven't started my liquid diet yet, but staying busy will surely keep your mind off of food. Good luck with the move tomorrow & Hang in there !!!!

{{{{ HUGS }}}} for you. Pity parties are allowed. This is not a race, it's a journey. Remain steadfast & be encouraged. Try to add 1 additional minute more to your walk every other day or so. BE that Little Engine that could. It's easy for me to give advice right now, b/c I'm pre-op. But if/when I get to where you are, come encourage/poke me as well. I'm going to need it.

Bougie {boo-ghee} I grew up understanding the word "Bougie" meant you were acting/being uppity. But today this word has new meaning. A bougie is a guide that the surgeon uses to butt the stapler up against, when forming your Sleeve & they come in several sizes. Does size matter? Why are there so many to choose from & what makes the surgeon select which size is best for you? Can you request which size bougie you'd like?

Yay to us!! Well wishes for us all. A new beginning.. Thanks Rox....I picked that dress because it was missing a "sleeve" :-)

I am LOVING the support. Thank you all. Peppermint....Good luck to you on 7/15...Can i say i love the NoneYaBusiness??? {smiling} Tbrown.....I've joined a few support groups in the area in search of "Sleeve Sistas"... for they can Relate, they will Appreciate & they won't HATE.....RAH! SteelersGirl....My point as well...I have a lot of those co-workers...Perhaps I'll throw in a hernia. {It wouldn't hurt} Kaylee....Yay to you!! I'm glad you can share with your mother....now the S-I-L...(whew, that's another story}, good luck to you on the 15th. Keep in touch! NJ8988.....You are a beacon of hope. Educating your friends is definately beneficial. YOU will lead by example! And to answer your question...When I dieted, I chose not to tell that either. The work place is TOXIC. You tell a few that you're on a diet & they become the FOOD POLICE! Don't eat that, you should watch that, Salt isn't good,Watch your sugar! How many cookies did you take?? I thought you were on a diet, How much did you lose? Are you going to "work" that piece of cake off? It NEVER ends.. Yada yada YADA...SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY!!! I eat my lunch & try not to make it a GRAND discussion. if it's an office celebration, I've learned to take a fork full of a few things...If I really don't choose to eat it, I toss it. No harm done & I don't appear to be anti-social. Walk away from the food....Out of sight, out of mind. Notime...KUDOS to you!! 14 months?? That's GREAT... I will share with my family and friends one day, {but not today}..lol....Continued SUCCESS to you!

This was the loooooooongest holiday weekend E-V-E-R!!! I felt like a kid near Christmas, having to walk past the Christmas tree with ALL of those beautifully wrapped presents underneath, with MY name on them..{and not being able to unwrap any until Christmas Day}. I called this morning & scheduled my date..... 7/30/2013... You guys can't see me, but I'm doing the Happy Sleeve Day dance!! Wow & to think....I will be "born again" {not bring disrespectful} for the 3rd time!! Woo hoo!!!! My True Date of Birth 3/16/1964 My Born Again Birthday 1/1/1984 My Sleeve "new beginning" Birthdate 7/30/2013 Can I tell you ......This is somekinda AWESOME!!!! I think Hallmark should create a card for such a beginning...lol..{There's an idea!}

I must admit, I'm a "closet" sleever. No family or friends know what I'm about to do because I choose not to share. i feel ashamed that i cannot lose the weight on my own. I've been trying for years only to regain the loss weight & then some. My mother has been petite & tiny all of her life, so shes never understood my plight. If she knew, oh would I hear it... Yup, even at the age of 49, she still tries to be controlling. Our phone discussions are never about life events initially, the 2nd-4th question from her is, "HOW IS YOUR WEIGHT?". {I cringe at this question} My friends are all shapes & sizes. My smaller friends call WLS a cop out. My overweight and obese friends say they're ok with their weight, but they're always on a "diet". Instead of acceptance & encouragement, I'm sure I would receive critcism & hateration...{Hateration= a form of jealously and negative emotion about your situation or circumstance, b/c individual isn't able to obtain/acheive the same success} The "excuse" I plan to use with all (including coworkers) is, I had my gallbladder removed & I'm now watching what I eat with a high protien & low carb diet with excercise incorporated within. Yes....... this is my story & my truth. MY truth shall set me free. Thanks for stopping by...I now feel a little lighter, less burdened.

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