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I know what you mean' date=' to a certain extent. I told my bestie last weekend. I was SO excited about turning this new chapter in my life! She kind of smiled and said maybe what she thought I wanted to hear. I can tell she's scared for me bc she has mentioned the whole idea of surgery doesn't sit well with her. We both recently lost a parent, so the whole "hospitalization" is a tender topic. But for me, loosing my parent is somewhat motivation to improve my quality of life.[/quote']

I have had some of the same issues. My best friend is against the surgery. I was originally scheduled for Feb 7, 2013 but in Jan I had a blood clot in my lung. So surgery was postponed until my vascular Dr. Released my. My mom also was against the surgery. My mom had several strokes in March and April and passed away in May. I am finally scheduled for Oct. 22. I have not told my best friend because she was so against my decision earlier. I have told my children and my two cousins that will be supportive. I definitely want this to improve my life and my health. My BMI is 44 and I weigh 264. Not good!

I am Oct. 22.

Big congrats!! I am October 21st. I can't believe I am less than three weeks away. I am sure as it gets closer I will probably have more butterflies' date=' but right now I am pretty calm about it. I have no doubts or reservations though, I know this is what I want and need.[/quote']

Hi. Your post reflects your calm. I am Oct 22 and am already anxious. I feel like this process is all I think about, and I am constantly on this site reading and more reading. I have to believe it will go well.

I'd anyone find it hard to break the habit of drinking with meals. I am trying this practice in anticipation of being sleeved Oct. 22. Maybe it will be easier when my stomach is really small.

Gear to see this thread. A couple of things that have been on my bucket list: Lose a. Minimum of 100 lbs. and keep it off. Go to a spa and not worry about the masseuse measuring my fat. Wear an expensive pair of heels (aka "****" shoes) Wear a knit dress and not worry about lumps and bumps. Maybe meet Prince Charming and have a marvelous love affair. And' date=' most of all, live out the rest of my life healthy and without pills. [/quote']

Sorry, great to see the thread.

Gear to see this thread. A couple of things that have been on my bucket list:

Lose a. Minimum of 100 lbs. and keep it off.

Go to a spa and not worry about the masseuse measuring my fat.

Wear an expensive pair of heels (aka "****" shoes)

Wear a knit dress and not worry about lumps and bumps.

Maybe meet Prince Charming and have a marvelous love affair.

And, most of all, live out the rest of my life healthy and without pills.

May you have God's surgical mercies!

Yesterday was my last day to eat what I wanted. Had a good lunch and dinner' date=' didn't snack at all. My hubby said that maybe I am ready for my surgery since I didn't have a desire to stuff my face. Clear liquids only for the next two days, Wednesday can't get here soon enough.[/quote']

Good luck with you pre op and best wishes on surgery day!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to let you know I have my surgery date of Oct 8! I am pretty nervous. I had been on this site in the summer but got so busy i was not able to get on much' date=' forgetting my password, I was able to finally get on today!

I will read and catch up!

Shanna

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Congratulations! I'm not until Oct. 22.. As it gets closer, waiting seems longer.

Just got approved yasssssss!

October 30th

Overlook Hospital - Summit' date=' NJ

Dr. Forrester[/quote']

Congrats!

does anyone know if Medicare pays for weight loss surgery? my step-mom is has medicare and she wanting to have the surgery too now..lol

Hi, I have Medicare and yes they are paying. They didn't approve paying for sleeves until Sept. 2012. Good luck.

Because there seems to be a great difference among sleevers regarding gas pains after surgery, I am wondering if there is any correlation between a longer term liquid or clear liquid pre op and the severity of gas pains. Are they more severe if the patient just had Clear Liquids for the day before surgery? Just wondering. Being sleeved October 22.

Well tomorrow is my day going into hospital at 700 in the morning! Been told two nights in hospital. I am feeling a little nervous but mainly excited!

Best of luck today. Positive thoughts all around.

I also have leg cramps at night when I am in bed. I take the Hyland Leg Cramp pills each evening and haven't had them since. They are a homeopathic remedy.

I am using spaghetti squash in place of Pasta and I love it!

Sorry trying to learn how to work this thing. However as I mention before I am 1 week 3days post op. My doctor had us do a three day juice party and from day 4-14 we are only to drink four Protein Shakes and 48 oz of Water daily. I am always hungry and the Protein shakes does nothing for me. I tried some scrambled eggs and apple sauce today couldn't get much down. But I was wondering if anyone has any tips for me. I feel like I am going crazy. Before surgery my weight went back n fourth due to the fact that I don't eat enough it was never that I ate too much. I am a snacker and would most times skip meals due to my work schedule. I really want to make this a smooth transitions but I am getting very discouraged with this weeks foods of protein shakes. Do anyone think I can have some very cooked cabbage or Soups? I am dying here!!! Protein Shake girl lol

How many ounces are your protein shakes? Most that I find are 11 oz. do you drink the whole thing at one time? I am not sleeved yet but am in practice eating mode.

There seems not too much activity in. This forum. Is it because there are not many mature sleevers?

Diary of a Fat man.

All my life I have been heavy' date=' fat, overweight. It's simple, I eat too much and I stay fat. What's not simple is changing that pattern. I've dieted many times and they work each time, but eventually they don't and the cycle continues. I have tied exercising regularly until my overweight body said no more!

So here I am I'm my Mid 50s father of an active 2 year old. My large body aches it creaks and weighs the same as 2 over weight 20 year olds. So what do I do? get another diet because the next time "it will work"? Exercise until I injure myself and can't recover? That's why I decided to look into an alternative way.

On Tuesday October 1st I'm scheduled for the sleeve. To some it probably seems like a cop-out - the lazy way out. Sure they can believe that if they want, but the truth is, after 40 years of being the big guy, barely able to sit in an airplane seat, out of breath after a few steps embarrassed at my size and memories of constant teasing as a child, It's time to take a radical step.

Al

You see, I don't want my son to grow up fat I don't want him embarrassed at his Dad's size I want to run along side of him, I want to be around for him. I want to live a healthy lifestyle and raise him him up in one. I want to be a good husband for my wife to stay as young as my body allows. To be there for her, to support her, to be a active partner for her.

I want this for me for ALL the reasons I stated. I want to take the fat kid I was show him there is a way. To take the fat teenager I was and push through the embarrassment I felt. To take the fat adult I am and get to a point I can embrace life with open arms again.[/quote']

Your diary sounds like so many of ours, male and female. Congratulations on making the decision to take control of the "fat man" and create a new life for yourself. Bast of luck on Tuesday. Keep us informed on your progress.

I everyone. I am beyond happy that I found this site. Like many of you' date=' I have tried to lose weight for the past 7 years(I'm 25) and I just can't seem to lose it. I lose the weight and gain it right back.. My sister got sleeved on January and OMG she went from a size 18 to a small .. Amazing I know.. So at first, after seeing her have some complications, I said I can't do this, forget it... But just 3 days ago, I was trying to wear something for work and it wouldn't for properly and after trying few other outfits, I said that's it, I will have the surgery regardless what ends up being. Not for nothing, but I have an amazing life, I have a awesome job, I go to school which I graduate next fall, but I'm not happy with my weight. This is where the problem arises, I weight 200... I could of swore I was more but I was too scared to weigh my self. So 2 days ago I wanted to see how much I weighted and I was disappointed lol.. I calculated my BMi and it's 34 Uhg so frustrating.. Now some of you may say well wtf are u doing here, but that's not the case.. I am very self couscous and I don't ever go on dates bc I feel like I am huge (which 200 is not small) I am 5'4 also... I am registered for a seminar for Wednesday 10/2/13... Not sure if I qualify? Would I? I mean I do wear a size 16 so you would think I do? Right? I was always a size 4 until I turned 19.... I know it's wrong but should I gain a little weight? I did have a heart surgery in 2010 and my heart beats more than normal peoples so maybe they can consider that right? Worse comes to worse and my insurance say No, can I do it anyways paying cash? Will they allow me even though my BMi is not 35? I really want to be at least 130 and I have tried almost every single diet on the planet.. I just want some insight since I really want to do it but my family won't really support me since they still think I have a heart condition which I don't anymore.. I have decided I am going to do it even if it costs my life in the end... That's how serious I am .. And I have read so many of your stories and I am inspired.[/quote']

For some of us, you are right. 200 and size 16 might not be bad but for you, clearly this is a problem. Go to the information seminar and ask questions. Especially about the BMI and your heart issue. The doctor will be able to tell you exactly what he thinks is best for you and go from there. You sound upset, but remember nothing is worth losing your life over. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have to share...I'm waiting on a flight i have for a quick business trip...plane for a few hours. I normally pay for the extra legroom and especially hip room! I have this wonder in my mind...will I need the same space (legroom maybe) on my next business trip next year!?!? My sleeve story starts now..and surgery on the Oct21... It's definitely some of the small things that continue to inspire me!!!

No you will not need the .extra room! Remember when you didn't weigh what you way now and how you were comfortable in the airplane seat? Plus, seats are smaller than before. My sleeve is on Oct. 22. You brought up a great inspiration.

I get the hiccups when I'm full. As soon as I hiccup my friends and/or family fight for my leftovers!! LOL I also tried on boots today and was able to fit them over my calves!! I'm so excited to dress for the fall. Good luck this is definitely the journey of a lifetime.

I'm like you. I can't wait until I can get tall boots over my calves!

Sw 266

CW 260

Surgery date 10-22-13

5 ft, 5 in.

Dr. Suggested I get down to 140 with the sleeve.

This very interesting. Even though I weigh 266, my fingers are not too big. I wear a 7 ring.

Thanks. I'll clarify with my NUT.

If I am drinking two Protein Shakes per day, is this counted in the 64 oz. of liquid?