Indianasleever

I am July 7th too! I had a picture perfect surgery. No pain or nausea. I did have the metal taste in my mouth a couple of days ago! I actually spit into a kleenex expecting to find blood! Nothing. It went away. The discomfort of the pain in your stomach Lolies may be swallowing too much too fast. I noticed the same pain yesterday, but I had accidentally picked up my bottle of Water instead of my sippy cup and took a big swallow of it. That got my attention real quick. Felt like my chest was going to explode.

I would also like to join the Facebook group if it is private. I have told my children, husband, and a very few close friends. All of them have been very supportive. It is a personal decision for me and my family. After the stress of research and making this important decision, I do not want to hear negative remarks from other family or friends that are not educated or been involved in this long journey. I believe a positive attitude plays a tremendous role in your recovery and I don't want negativity thrown my way. Cheers to all of us and the journey we have ahead!

Getting sleeved on July 7th in Indiana. All testing and hoop jumping for insurance has been completed. I was approved for surgery on May 24th. I have my nutrition class on June 24th. So excited!

Hey there! I am 53 years old, 5'4, and 226 pounds. I started this journey on September 11, 2013. Insurance required 6 months of supervised dieting, 5 years of documented weights, a psych evaluation, and a recommendation for surgery by two physicians. I completed the hoop jumping in April and turned in all information. It had been over 6 months since I had met with the surgeon, so insurance required another consult. I saw the surgeon on May 16th and all paper work was sent to the insurance that day. Received approval from insurance on May 23rd. Just had my pre-op testing done on June 10th, nutritional class is on June 24th, and surgery is on July 7th. Wow! I sometimes feel that the purpose of all of the hoop jumping is to show that you have the dedication to stick with this journey. I am nervous of course, but excited to think about the possibility of losing this weight. I hope to find some more July sleevers to share experiences with!

Surgery is scheduled for July 7th! So excited and scared at the same time!