Lioness813

How exciting! Thank you fir sharing your story!!! I am still new..been in a few months and hoping for a December surgery. I have 3 kids and am doing this for all the reasons you mentioned! I want to be healthy and I thank god everyday for giving me the knowledge of this surgery. Can't wait for your updates!!!! :-)

Wow you look incredible!!! You are your former selfs younger (little) sister! Lol. When was your surgery? How was your recovery? I'm getting sleeved in December so Id love to here about your journey. What's a sample day with your diet like? Congrats on your success!!!! You are an inspiration!!

I'm an Account Manager at a Local South Florida Radio Station (14 years and counting)! I'm also a singer on the side! I cant wait to shed this weight so I can really shine and have nothing holding me back! I'm SO ready!

Congratulations!!! Sounds like your doing amazing!! I'm just finishing up my pre op stuff and I'll be hopefully having surgery in early December. Your an inspiration and. Love yo hear that it's been a great experience for you! How much time were you out of work? I'm hoping 11 days is enough because I see some people taking a few weeks lol. I have a desk job so I'm thinking I should be okay. Continued success! You look great and super happy !!!

Wow congratulations! How gave you adjusted? What's a sample of your daily diet? Did you gave any side effects or complication?

Wowzers you look amazing !!!!!

So yesterday as I was driving home it hit me. Although I am beyond thrilled, excited nervous scared and feeling a million other emotions...the slightest apprehension has been gnawing at me and I didn't even realize what it was..truthfully just thinking that it was nerves. As I pulled into my driveway the tears came pouring down my face....all this time...all these years...this overwhelming feeling I've been caring with me. SELFISHNESS. It hit me that deep down I felt guilty like I was being selfish during such a chaotic time in my life to even consider doing something so big so important for myself. Weight loss surgery. As a very busy full time executive, mother to 3 amazing kids (my youngest is 10 months), full time caregiver to my mother who has Heath issues...who in the world am I to even consider such a thing during such a crazy time. I declared in my car....now is the BEST time for me to take care of me and i am doing this for me and my kids. We all have to take care of ourselves so we can continue to be the 'rock' that so many of us are to our families and friends. I might add that my family is 100% supportive... This feeling I have is absolutely my doing but I feel so happy that I am able to recognize it. Why have I never considered wls all these years?!?! I am so excited to be on this journey with all of you. I love reading everyone's story. I hope this helps inspire just one person who may still be on the fence about taking control of their life again. I am tired of being 'the girl with the pretty face '. I am SO much more than that...and SO much more than a number on a scale. Thank you for listening. :-).

Oops hit send too fast! Congratulations you should be SO incredibly proud of yourself ! Now that your 7 months out what's a typical day fir you food wise? Also you mentioned you didn't tell alot if people...didn't they notice the drastic weight loss? That's the only part I'm nervous about..because I really don't want to scream it from the rooftop that I'm having wls.

Wow...I would've never guessed that's the sane person!

Congrats Gus! You look great! You must feel great!

Dr Brett Cohen is my surgeon with Memorial Hospital!

Any South Florida Sleevsters?? My surgeon is Dr Brett Cohen with Memorial Hospital! They gave some great support groups 2x a month!

Wow this is great to hear!! Are you on any pain meds? Congratulations !!

Congrats!!! My starting weight will be around the same so this is very encouraging!! How was your recovery? What is your diet like now?

Hmmm thx so much for the info. So if I tell my hr director will she tell my supervisor I'm having surgery? So I wonder if I even just take 2-3 weeks it can still be std??

Wow congrats..you look great!!! What was your starting weight?? How was your recovery? How much time did you take off work? Continued success to you sweetie!!!

Hi Blondiee, that's great! I have short term disability but I wasn't sure since this is an elective surgery if it would qualify. Hmm I should check into that...but the only issue is having to tell people...where as if I just took vacation time no one would know. Hmmm decisions decisions lol

Wow girlfriend you look great!!! Looks like you we're always that small!!! What are people saying??? Congrats on all your success! How was your recovery? How is your eating going?

Be practicing...don't give up..hang in there !! You'll get through this.

Sounds terrible and I am SO sorry you w had to hi through this. I would absolutely report this doctor to the medical board. Not sure how that's fine but if this a common thing he should not

Hi Luck, def not alone. I would love to get feedback on how your process has been. What's been the greatest part of having the surgery and also have you had any unwanted issues or complications. Continues success to you!!!

Some background...I'm 38 years old 5'4 and 243 lbs. I've got 3 kids (16 years old, 4 years old and 10 month old baby girl)...full time radio account executive so time is really never on my side lol. I've had 2 csections so I'm hoping the recovery/pain won't be as bad. Although I've always been very active and eaten pretty healthy I have always battled my weight. I truly feel like this surgery will help me be the healthier thinner person I've always felt I should be. I'm doing this fir my family and now especially my baby girl. My question us I've spoken to a few people who have had surgery and gave only taken 1-2 weeks off. I see a few people getting approval from work for a leave of absence. How much time are people planning on taking? I've slated 11 days...hoping this is enough. I can work at my desk during recovery. Fingers crossed...lol

Oh also forgot to ask..any South Floridians??

Hi there Sleevsters!!! Just realized there was a December group started...I'm on track for hopefully a December 5th surgery date woo hoo!!! I had researched long and hard before deciding on the sleeve (vs band) and feel so good knowing the sleeve is for me! I am so happy I did more research to find out all the issues people had/have with the band. Excited to meet some sleeve buddies for this new exciting journey!