Ariella

I always hated when people would say things like "she's just saying that because she is jealous" But in situations like this and reactions I've encountered from my closest friend when telling her I had decieded to get the sleeve, I'm starting to think it's true. Aren't friends suppose to be supportive? I really can't believe she said that to you, as if you were suffering from anorexia or something (although with that, she probably wouldn't have said anything because for some reason no one ever talks about that with people) I am preparing myself for the loss of friends and the push back from family members that I have yet to tell. Sometimes I feel like I'm 16 and pregnant and need to hide this until it's over. I am just thankful to have a more than supportive partner to come home to.

thanks guys! You've given me some hope!!! We're also planning on moving to Kansas, and I KNOW how tempting that is going to be. I figured it would just be a change in portion and of course a while after surgery, but I needed some reassurnce

I know there are threads about eating out, but I just wanted a little specific, anecdotal info about any sleevers eating BBQ (like restuarunt, not backyard grilling). That is by far my boyfriend and my favorite food, apart and together. I want so badly to be able to continue to enjoy it with him from time to time. At the end of the day I'd give it up in a heartbeat, but it would be comforting to know that "never again" is not going to be my new reality.

Madam Reverie: I would totally appreciate any info you could share. Yeah from what I can tell that whole office is very "we think evenryone needs RNY andonly RNY so that may have more to do with it. I never told her my BMI on the phone. Also I found a surgeon who I really like and from what she said during the seminar I'm much more hopeful and excited about the sleeve than before. I have my first consultation 1/13/14. I'm excited about it and can't wait to get this journey started. Thank you all for the imput btw

I just want to say that I had to have my gallbladder removed (totally different, but similar enought from a surgery standpoint) on the 14th, I'm am exhausted by going up and down my stairs in the apartment, and 6 days out, I can only work for 6 hours a day at my day job. Don't beat yourself up. Your body needs time to heal! Let it and enjoy not having to do anything aas best you can!

Hey everyone! This is my first day on this site. I just made the decsicon to get WLS, I'm leaning very much toward VSG. I got a concern though today, and I'm trying to see if this is the best surgical option. I have PCOS. It's not super severe, my periods have ALWAYS been regular and my hormones are mostly in check (my testosterone is higher than normal). I have some some excess hair and have been heavy my whole life and it is really hard for me to lose weight on my own. One of the Dr's offices I spoke with today abour insurance concerns also informed me that VSG may not help and I would need bypass to be successful (mind you I spoke with the insurance lady, not the doctor) Is there any real truth to this? From the research I've done today, it just seems to make the progress slower. How much slower are we talking? I have my seminar with the Doctor I plan on choosing tomorrow, but I got so dicouraged when I hheard that and I just want some kind of reassurance that VSG is still possible for me, since I don't think I could find a way to pay for bypass (not do I want malabsorptive surgery anyway)