SliminDownThick

I'm also in Denver and am hoping to get the sleeve soon! Just waiting for insurance approval! I'd love to get to know some people around here that are going through the process.
I believe the support groups at Rose hospital takes patients from any surgeon!

Hi fellow Colorado sleevers! I'm scheduled for VSG on June 3 with Dr Chae. I would also like to find a network of friends who understands the challenges of WLS. My Nut has a support group that meets at St Joes one evening a month but its quite a drive for me so online chats will have to do.
Good luck to us all!

do i miss anything about being fat.......

lets see......

weighing more than a football line backer?

wearing size 5x stretch skirts?

cant wipe my ass very well?

had to drive thru via local grocery store because i was incapable of walking?

couldnt put my socks on?

scared i'd break bed? or a chair?

had to use handicap bathroom stall?

watch my ole man drive off on his harley w/o me (i was too big to ride or get on)



what do i miss?



nothing

After submitting my paperwork, getting denied and appealing, I finally was APPROVED! My surgery is scheduled for June 3rd.

Yay and congrats. Mine is the 29th so just over a week. I only found the one my doc does as far as support groups that's kind of why I was trying to meet some co folks :-)
This is a great support group here actually. But having someone to talk to face to face is maybe more comforting. Best wishes. And keep me posted.

I'm having the gastric sleeve Wed May 21st at St Marys in Evansville, Indiana

Yay Slimindown! We can def cheer each other on! How is your pre-op diet going? First few days were tough, then it got much easier... until I went to a major league baseball game with my family lol. I had my Water and Protein and stuff, so I was good- but all around me people eating nachos, chili dogs, ice cream, drinking beer lol it was a bit trying!

Insurance came through in 2 hrs after it was submitted. APPROVED! My surgery date is May 29th at noon. That's 2 weeks and well 9 minutes now lol. So very excited to start this journey. I might wanna throw up a little but other wise in excited. Lol. Btw 2 weeks and 8 minutes now. Hahahhahaaaa yay!!!!

Yay!!!! I'm also scheduled for May 29th. We'll have to keep in contact and check in on each other. :-)

Yes I've had those. They are really good. Most of the morning star products are awesome! How are you doing 5 weeks out with eating? I've got 1 day left before surgery.

SW:329 CW: 278

So here goes nothing! highest weight/surg weight 265 as of today 197.2. Surg date aug 5 2013 so I am 9 months out. I am a slow loser but am pleased as punch with where I am at. My goal is 175 and from there who knows!
My before pics are the first 2 I am the one all the way to the right in both.
the 3rd is me 4 days ago after a new hair do! lol
I don't have many full length pics, still finding myself avoiding the camera a bit like I used to. Hard habit to break!

So I'm 4 weeks post-op and I'm feeling great. I had a crazy, busy, fun weekend with a big family dinner to Celebrate multiple birthdays and then a wedding. I felt fabulous, I looked fabulous. I had some pain eating a little bit - not chewing enough, trying some new things - but I was able to walk it off and I danced my behind off at the wedding. I received so many compliments on my dress, on how I looked and everyone just said I glowed. It was pretty wonderful.
Here is a little before and after photo. The green dress is from June 2013 at my highest weight of 301. The black dress is from last night, 60 pounds lighter. (30 pre-op, 30 post-op) I love the transformation so far and can't wait to take more pictures - and I never recall saying that before haha
There are more before and after photos on my profile. Feel free to take a peak!!
All the best,
Hana

I have read oodles of post here searching for the information that will set my mind at ease. I've been looking for the answer that "everything will be alright". That the my decision in going to Mexico to get a Surgery that will make my 19 years of obesity a thing of the past. My biggest dwelling point is whether am I picking the right Surgical team. I have looked up all the information I can find -which is not a great deal- about Dr. Osuna at Specialized Beriatrics. Does anyone have any experience with Dr Osuna?
I will be sure to post a long and detailed account of my experience with her, because I want to be around for a long, Long time. Also because I want you to know that I made it ( :
Please if you have any advice about her, her team, and any suggestions on how to settle down and let go of all the anxiety let me know.
Thanks
Surgery date: May 28, 2014
Specialized Beriatrics, Dr. Osuna
Mi hospital Tijuana MX
43y/o
306lb s/w
298lb 1-1/2 weeks pre/op

You lucked out with no liquid diet! I must say I'm pleasantly surprised, now 4 days into it, that I'm not starving. Thank you Protein shakes!! lol Working 12 hrs is not so fun, but at least it will keep you occupied and not thinking about food. I hope this will be like when I had my gallbladder out .. wishful thinking Just gives me a few more little scars to add to my collection lmao Wish you the best and will keep you posted, as I hope you will do the same.

Insurance came through in 2 hrs after it was submitted. APPROVED! My surgery date is May 29th at noon. That's 2 weeks and well 9 minutes now lol. So very excited to start this journey. I might wanna throw up a little but other wise in excited. Lol. Btw 2 weeks and 8 minutes now. Hahahhahaaaa yay!!!!

Hi to you both,
I am living in Denver but am having a vsg i Mexico because my insurance turned me down here. Are either of you attending support groups in Denver? I'm looking for one, but the seem to be exclusive to patients of the doctors/hospital.
I have one more week to go! All the best!!

Insurance came through in 2 hrs after it was submitted. APPROVED! My surgery date is May 29th at noon. That's 2 weeks and well 9 minutes now lol. So very excited to start this journey. I might wanna throw up a little but other wise in excited. Lol. Btw 2 weeks and 8 minutes now. Hahahhahaaaa yay!!!!

Hi all. I agree with all of these posts and actually got to crying reading them. I weigh over 500 pounds. Right now and I wanted to add I won't miss having little kids say in a not quiet voice "whoa look how fat that lady is", having my husband put my shoes on me, and him having to help me clean myself, my skin tearing open from rawness, being out of breath walking a short distance, never being able to ride a roller coaster, being too scared to get on a plane bc I won't fit, [and the the plane would prob. Go down. That's just a few I was thinking.

Yep, people are way nicer to me. (But not vice versa)

Disappointing because the people who give me attention (mainly men) would've never when I was heavier- I'm still the same person. Even the men at work are all of a sudden more helpful.
Sales people, waiters, strangers are more helpful and nicer- which is great, but weight shouldn't make a difference.
I was also recently offered a job I don't think I would've before.
It sad that weight determines worth.

oh yes, the smaller I get, the smarter and more capable I appear.

I'm 7 months post-op and I'm down 120 pounds

2 months I lost about 33 lbs. I had 3 stalls in the process.

I am 7 weeks out and my clothes size is dropping quickly. Love it!!!! Haven't weighed in over a week, no scale around which is a good thing. Can't wait to see if scale has dropped more. Hanging in there....