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Amen to that one April! I'm a psychologist and I have dealt with weight issues all my life. I can help people in their darkest times, but now I'm the one that needs the help and support of all you wonderful people to get me through...education is irrelevant, we are all fighting a good fight against obesity together!

Amen to that one April! I'm a psychologist and I have dealt with weight issues all my life. I can help people in their darkest times, but now I'm the one that needs the help and support of all you wonderful people to get me through...education is irrelevant, we are all fighting a good fight against obesity together!

Amen to that one April! I'm a psychologist and I have dealt with weight issues all my life. I can help people in their darkest times, but now I'm the one that needs the help and support of all you wonderful people to get me through...education is irrelevant, we are all fighting a good fight against obesity together!

I'm never sure how its relevant anyway, even if you are a Dr. You're still here....

I can't believe it's only 5 more days to the surgery and my new life! Sunday evening I had a mini anxiety attack thinking about all the changes I was in store for and old friends that struggled with weight related issues and unfortunately did not succeed. I am so glad I have this forum for support! I can't really talk to my family about my decision because they cannot relate/ don't agree. No one is giving me grief, but I can tell they can't get the toll morbid obesity has on me since they see me as perfectly fine in all other areas of my life. If they only knew how food was my coping tool and has led me to this point! (I have hypertension, high cholesterol, and absolutely no energy!).
Anyway, I started my liquids on Monday and had an IVC filter placement early Monday morning (that kinda sucked! I opted for no sedation!) and today I am feeling way more positive! I have a little more energy and I am more focused at work. I'm feeling motivated again and I have most of my preparations in order. Thank goodness for this forum so that I have a place to air my thoughts!
You ladies are the best!!

Well I am 10 months post Sleeve and just came back from a 2 week vacation to see 5 of my grandchildren. I was worried about the 15 hour flight (they live in Korea), eating strange foods and the challenge of bringing Protein to make sure I keep on tract. I knew I wouldn't be able to stay on my weight loss diet (2 shakes, small meal and 1 snack) but I was able to work around the meals the family were eating. I brought individual packets of Protein powder shakes and stuck with a shake for Breakfast each day.
I learned several things on this trip. Rice can get stuck just as easy as bread (every meal in Korea has rice). I cannot let myself get caught up in the moment when eating (I over eat when the food is so good and the company engaging). Walking is the main way to get around and I was able to get in 8-10k steps a day (which is why I believe I kept my weight stable) Now I just have to get in the habit to walk more every day.
Well, now I am home and it is time to get back to loosing the last 30 lbs to hit my goal.

I understand that it is difficult for some people to be supportive of a struggle they don't understand...it's not just a matter of willpower! I'm just going to Celebrate our collective choice to become healthier and live longer and ignore the negativity!

Good luck with the bypass! I know you will succeed!

My nurse coordinator let us eat an apple, banana, or an orange during the first two days and that helped me with the sugar withdrawals (which caused my headaches). I'm on day 3 and no headaches.

I feel somewhat the same way. My surgery was the 19th. I have no hunger, no appetite. I can tell when I need to eat when I start to feel light headed and weak. I Have to force myself to eat. Before surgery I was always hungry and had all kinds of cravings all day long. When I do eat the food tastes good, I just have no desire.
I don't regret surgery I've lost 25 pounds-- just such different feelings and new emotions.

I am doing ok. I get frustrated at times because I eat and sometimes food makes my stomach hurt. I guess some food I can't tolerate. Sometimes I don't want to eat at all. Sometimes I get so hungry I feel like I can eat a horse, then when I try I eat so fast and get too full and the comes the slimies and I feel awful. Sometimes I don't feel the fullness until it's too late. Guess I'm still learning my sleeve and how much it can tolerate. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever feel "normal" again. Sometimes I feel that I shouldn't have done it. But the good news us I have lost 30 lbs since surgery 43 in total. i am at 240 now. It's pretty awesome. I didn't have any significant problems after surgery so I am not complaining. I just feel different but thats the point right. Change. I am still learning.

I am also having anxiety because it is right around the corner. A couple of people are giving me a hard time. My DIL disapproves with fast weight loss. I explained that it is a diabetes thing. I need to get into remission ASAP. I have lost 8 lbs in two days (water) and one of my employees said, "see, you could totally do this on your own". I told her I have never had trouble losing Water weight and dieting for two days. I don't think my weight loss in the last two days means I am cured. Sigh. I am glad that I have this forum full of people that get it.

JUST 15 MORE DAYS FELLOW SLEEVERS!!

Were in the home stretch ladies ... 2 weeks from now we will all go to bed and wake up ready for one of the biggest journeys of our life.. Buckle up ladies... Lets get sleeved....!

I'm looking for singles in their 30's and 40's for support, companionship, and advice! I am a 40 year old professional living in Hyde Park and I would love to connect with other singles I can relate to! I will be sleeved in April so I know my social life will have to change drastically. Ladies and Gentleman, let's come together!

Green Eyed Girl You can do it.. Congrats for quitting.. its tuff .. been there done that.. but instead of smoking. u will have a smoking body! lol
Everyone else.. Yikes.. Its coming so quick.. Reality is truly setting in.. The NUT called to remind me that I start preop Mon. although I am starting Sunday.. and I got the call that insurance approval came in.. So this is really happening..
So glad I have all you to go trough this with!

Hey there! The 14th is such a special day for quite a bit of us I see lol. I guess we are quadruplets because CurvyGoddess is also on the 14tjh. This is so exciting and yes no doubt we will all stay in touch but not just through pre-op but through out our journey at least for the first year. This way we can share in the good times and not so good, see each other's progress, and just be rock stars together. I'm going to pm u my cell number.
We are having surgery in Atlanta. I say we because CurvyGoddess is my daughter she's being sleeved at 10am and myself at noon ha! Initially I was like premier is so awesome then I bought a second box from Sam's and that box of shakes seemed thick for some reason. I prefer my shake a little watery so I just add Water to it. It still taste good to me but Chike is at the top of my list as my favorite shake.

Hi Curvy and HappyGirl!
We will be sleeve triplets as I am also scheduled for the 14th.
Where are you both having surgery?
I hear you on the jitters part , thinking all day long and a bit of worry about two weeks of liquid pre-op diet. I am going with premier Protein ( easy to get ) and I am also allowed lots of green veggies to give me Fiber and nutrition. I can have wishbone salad spritzer on it.
This week I have been detoxing off sugar and caffeine ....yikes I still have a headache
I am all booked for flights and preparations are mostly done.... It's really starting to sink in about getting 80% of my stomach removed ... But the results on my two cousins that had it done are soooo awesome! Just hope I am able to achieve the success they have!
Let's keep encouraging each other through the pre-op liquids ..... I hear it's so crucial !

20 days til our date now........pinch me I can't believe it's really going to happen.

Go in at 0730!!! Can't wait, happy to be part of this group, start my liquid diet on the 31st.

I really would like to move forward with putting together a group so we can all meet up I think it would be nice, I can host meet ups at my salon loft, I think it would be great support for those who have had surgery and great support for those who will be having surgery, we can do clothes swaps, we can share all tips that will assist us in our journeys, if your interested pls send me a msg and let's get it going....xo

Ok Chicago sleevers! Some have expressed interest in us meeting up. I want to plan something for us to get together. If anyone is interested, please add me as a friend. I'm hoping to get something together in the next few weeks. I think it would be a great time.

Ah, I finally found the right forum for me. I'm 417lbs and want the sleeve but doc is recommending bypass. Doesn't sound right for me for so many reasons so I'm thrilled to see so many success stories with similar starting weights and great successes. I'm committed to the process and feel I'll have great success with the sleeve. I hear it's not really very easy to stretch like you hear people talk about because it's actually the less stretchy part and more muscular part of the stomach that the sleeve is made from. Have others heard this too? So happy to have found you all.

I started at 410. I was sleeved 09.27.2013. I'm down 110 pounds. Current weight 300. I still have aways to go. But hey it's working and I'm not even a full 6 months out yet.

I'm a year out and have lost 200 hundred pounds, sounds insane when I think about it but its a fact. I have another 100 or so to lose but am so happy with how far I have over come to be here now. plz share your stories, pics with me I would love to help if I can good luck!!