Essence33

Awesome!!!

That is great!! You have people who care for you, and supports you. What a way to bring in Thanksgiving for 2013, enjoy yourself..

Congrats on your sleeve. I pray it does you well in this life and next. 6 yrs with the band, that is excellent. But, you have to do what you got to do.

I truly thank you for your advice. Its people like you that keeps me optimistic on this journey. Yep, sleeve is what I'm leaning towards.

Sorry, that happen to you. Hope your doing well on your revision. Thanks for the good luck, good luck to you too.

As long as you have self control, which I see you have, you'll do great. Enjoy the birthday cake....a small piece.

Cool!! That's what I'm leaning towards. Do you feel any different?

Ok got ya

I know right. Good for you taking steps to be healthy. What procedure were you thinking of doing?

Oh...

Aw ok, sorry that happened. It will get better and good for you by taking a step for a healthier you.

Thank you for your positive comment. You are totally right.

Good for you...its funny, I was just in Ohio a few days months ago. Happy your healthy, can't wait to be sleeved.

I'm here in Fort Lauderdale, Fl looking for sleeve buddies or band buddies.

Hi, any sleevers from Florida? What to expect from this procedures?

Oh wow...I feel much better now. Thanks for the link...positive reviews. Hope Again!!

What do you mean revision?

Good for you, it can only get better.

Had to vent a few minutes ago. It was not in a negative way, but on the "Sleeve" forum I left the title, "Complications." I don't care what procedure you chose or had, don't tell your negative story then tell people don't get it. I'm sorry things didn't work out, however, everyone body handles things differently. With any surgery complications are sure to happen, not just WLS. Again, "Sorry" for any complications anyone have had, but don't encourage others not to do WLS. Its not fair to people like me who comes on a support site for support. Yes, I want to know the good and bad, but don't tell people "Not" to do it. I'm torn on this whole thing. I literally have people telling me on this forum, "Don't do it, go the other route." If dieting and exercise was enough for me, then I wouldn't need these tools. Obviously, there's a problem and I need help, just like you did when you decided. Thanks, but no thanks. I'll take my chances. I can't be dead twice...I feel dead already, I can only come alive once I get this tool. Its my second chance at life, and I'm fighting back for it. "I WANT TO LIVE." "I'M GONNA LIVE."

Yes, I like to hear the positives as well as the negatives. However, don't encourage others not to do one then the other. There is complications with any surgery. Even if its a removal of your tonsil. Things happen and we hope the best and pray for success. People generally knows the risks, trust and believe me when I say, "Your surgeon will or have sat with you to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of all the W.L. procedures...at least the one you've chosen or was recommended." This site is a support site, keep stories coming good or bad, however, don't discourage others not to do it because you or someone you know may have had complications. Again, with any surgery complications is sure to follow. "I'm sorry for all the people whose had any sort of complications. My heart does goes out to you." However, let me take my chances and cross the bridge once I get there. If I don't do this, I may have even more problems...bigger ones with this weight I'm carrying. Either way I'm in a danger zone, and this tool which ever I choose will help me. "If I'm not living, then I'm dying, therefore, I'm ready to LIVE, if I die trying, then at least I tried." Just speaking my mind...not trying to offend anyone. If so, then I apologize, but truth be told.

Yayy!!! Truly gives me hope. Congrats to your sis

Yayy!!! Truly gives me hope. Congrats to your sis

May I ask what procedure have you had done?

I agree.

Yeah, I'm gonna google today. Yesterday, I was a buy busy, but today I'm free and will definitely do that. Thanks!!