JudyMay14

Feeling pretty good , getting to understand my Limits ... Only down 25 lbs but better down than up so I'm pleased it too 30 years to put it on lol ... I'm so glad that I went through this I was a self pay but it was totally worth it to help me live a better life , everyday I feel blessed to have the support , I have never had any push back , which is awesome ... I'm averaging about 600-800 cals a day and I track with my fitness pal which helps ,,, I can't wait to hit onederland ... I haven't see. That in 26 years OMG but it's within my reach wish me luck ya'all .....

I too am 6 weeks post op and feeling awesome! Down 25 pounds too! I wish I would've done this years ago! I too am learning my limits. I went past my limits once and it all came out. That was not fun. But I have much more energy now and my clothes is loosing up big time! Can't wait for the next 25 to be gone! Yay to us!

6 days for me. Just took it easy. The quicker you act normal, the quicker you'll feel normal! Good luck! You'll do great!

Sleeved on 9/9. First day was hell!! I thought I was gonna die. Woke up thinking, "what did I just do?" Here I am.....exactly one week post-op.....feeling awesome! And.....drum roll......13 pounds lighter!!!! That's insane! And everyday is getting better and better! Can't wait for the next week....and the weeks after that!

Super nervous and excited! Have to be at the hospital at 5am! Been dealing with a monster headache all day but it's all good! My new life begins tomorrow! Yay!!!

Is it weird that I feel the need to get all the important documents, account numbers, social security cards and birth certificates together......put them in an envelope and write "just in case" on it?

I'm excited about my surgery and can't wait to begin my new life but at the same time I know it's major surgery and am aware of what could happen.

I'm having major anxiety, joy, nervousness, fear, anticipation, sadness, happiness, cautiousness, relaxed, excited, worried, helpless, powerlessness and hopeful.

Am I the only one who feels this way? Am I crazy to think and feel this?

I'm on day four with an upset stomach, I.broke down and took an immodium. Luckily the headache has passed, stomach still growls though

So sorry sleevage.....hang in there girl. We've got less than a week away til our big day. Just think, it'll all be worth it. I'm going through some major anxiety myself. We'll soon be on the other side of the sleeveed world!

Wow, I suppose I should feel lucky. I have no pre-op diet. Surgery is on Sep. 9th. Only requirement is Clear Liquids 24 hours before surgery. I'm not going food crazy but do you guys think I should stop eating solids more than 24 hours prior? My doctor is not concerned with weight loss before surgery. He says at my BMI it's not really necessary. What do you guys suggest?

Heeeelllllllloooooooo September Sleevers!!!!

And a special hello to my fellow September 9th-ers!!

Getting sleeved on that day too in SoCal!

Super excited and getting a little nervous but I know we're all going to do awesome!

I had to drink gas crystals? It was totally crazy and uncomfortable! Glad that's over for both of us!

OMG, me too! I forgot to say that. He made me shoot it like a shot. Followed by a sip of Water.....started fizzing in my mouth! Lol!

So I just got back from my pre-op......

Chest X-Ray

Upper GI

EKG

Lab work

Everyone was super nice! After I registered and did all my paperwork, tech called me to the back. Told me to get undressed and gave me two gowns, one for the front, one for the back. Now I've never had a chest x-ray or upper GI so I didn't know what to expect. Did the chest x-ray, easy. Had me lay down on the hard, metal table, did some more x-rays. Had me flip over on my stomach, then the fun began. He puts me in this awkward position with my head tilted sideways. Then he asked me, okay what would you like to drink? A White Russian? I laughed, he laughed! So I guess you have to drink it laying down so the liquid goes down slowly. So here I am, drinking this nasty, chalky "white russian" laying down on my stomach with my head sideways! Looking back at it now, I must have looked funny! Anyway it all was pretty painless. Went over what to expect on day of surgery and what to bring to the hospital. It's becoming so real now. Getting nervous and anxious. Only 4 weeks away!

I believe like another poster said its because its our nature to be caregivers to everyone else before ourselves. We think of ourselves last or not at all. We work long hours with few breaks. Night shifters have those terrible sleep patterns which all by its self adds to the risk of obesity. It's said to say but there are a lot of unhealthy nurses out there!!!!!

Couldn't agree more! I work the night shift.....and sadly lots of 12 hour shifts with no breaks. Eat what you can, when you can. We're busy taking care of our patients......

Hi y'all!

Labor & Delivery - Surgical Technologist in Orange County, California and a mom to two wonderful boys, 9 and 1 year old!

Surgery date: September 9, 2013

Yay!!!!

Okay here it goes......

Current weight: 214

Height: 5' 4"

BMI: 36.7

Began the process in May 2013. No co-morbids. Dr. ordered a sleep study. Completed all of my requirements within a month. My case was submitted to insurance. I live in California but I have Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas PPO. Got my approval letter a few weeks later. WoooooHoooooo!!!!

Spoke to my coordinator last week and he said that once I speak the the surgery scheduler (I'm expecting that call today), get a surgery date and schedule my pre-op labs and upper GI......I should be getting sleeved in the next few weeks!!!

Definitely know the feeling........."you're not fat, just thick" or "just healthy" or "just exercise more, eat less". Everyone is made differently. A skinny person and a fat person can eat the same thing. But I can guaranty I know who's the one that's going to gain the weight.

I think it's great that we're doing this now, at a low BMI. We're taking control of our health before it spirals.

Congratulations everyone!

Mine was this past Mother's Day. You know when your kids make those adorable things for you from school......yeah well my son had this letter. It was called "I am." He had to complete the sentences that began with "I am", "I do", I see".....well when I came to the sentence......"I understand" that you can't play.......yup that did it for me! First I cried my eyes out. Then I realized that this descion was definitely the right one. I knew that I needed to do this, not just for me but for my boys. I can't wait til next Mother's Day!

Absolutely beautiful! You look younger and healthy! After all, it's more about our health right? The looking gorgeous part is just extra!!! Congrats!

I have two kids.....wishing I could do more with them. I've struggled with my weight my entire life. I use to tell myself, "I'm chunky but healthy!" "I'm not going to be one of those people that counts calories and eats like a bird. I'm gonna eat what I want, when I want!" But what I didn't see was that I was not living. I was not enjoying life and all it offers.....especially being more active with my kids. My BMI is not as high as others.....it's 37.5. And I had a few people say, "you're not fat! You don't need surgery!" But when you've tried everything and its been a daily struggle ever since you can remember and it interferes with your life as a mother........you do need it! You need it for YOU! For your kids! To live longer, live healthier! I'm very happy to say that I began this journey 2 months ago and just this past week, I was approved for surgery! It still feels surreal. I'm scheduled for September 20th. I'm blessed to have supportive people in my life. Very happy I found this forum.

Cdunn - It's like I was reading my own story! I too have two kids.....wishing I could do more with them. I've also struggled with my weight my entire life. I use to tell myself, "I'm chunky but healthy!" "I'm not going to be one of those people that counts calories and eats like a bird. I'm gonna eat what I want, when I want!" But what I didn't see was that I was not living. I was not enjoying life and all it offers.....especially being more active with my kids. My BMI is not as high as others.....it's 37.5. And I too had a few people say, "you're not fat! You don't need surgery!" But when you've tried everything and its been a daily struggle ever since you can remember and it interferes with your life as a mother........you do need it! You need it for YOU! For your kids! To live longer, live healthier! I'm very happy to say that I began this journey 2 months ago and just this past week, I was approved for surgery! It still feels surreal. I'm blessed to have supportive people in my life. Very happy I found this forum. So keep your head up! Do this for you! For your kids! Who cares what everybody else thinks. You have my support and everyone else here!