Indianasleever

Well...I just finished eating that filet & corn on the cob. It was probably the first time in years that I took my time and paid close attention to what I was eating. If I had just done that all along, instead of shoveling food into my mouth (not even realizing when I was full)...maybe I would have had a healthier relationship with food. Maybe. Either way, I'm glad I had the closure of one last meal as my "old self". The new and improved version hits the pavement hard tomorrow! I am more than ready!
3 months ago I cried because it seemed so far away, and i just wanted it to be July soooo bad.
It's finally my time, and I will roll with the hunger, the headaches & fatigue of the next 2 weeks of pre-op diet and keep my eyes on the prize!
Next July I hope to lay out & go swimming every chance I get. Right now, it's what I avoid 100%.
Cheers to all of us who are choosing a better, healthier life!

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!

My date is July 8th. I'm having my surgery in Michigan. I too would love to join the FB page once it's secret. I joined a private FB page and had a friend called me up and said it showed up in her feed soooooo only secret pages for me now. I don't care who knows but my support is my business.

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!

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!

I don't judge wanting to keep things private as sad at all. I was thin & athletic all the way through university and many of my FB friends are from that first part of my life & don't even know I gained 120lbs in the last 3 years. No need to advertise that!

The Facebook group is working, thanks so much for setting it up.
That brings me to an issue I see a lot of us are having. I don't want to join unless it's a secret group because I don't want a million questions from people. (It's none of their business but you know how people are, lol) Isn't it sad that we have to be secretive and weird about something that will literally save our lives??
Sigh.

Hi Everyone! This is my first post. I had gastric sleeve surgery on June 9th. (Yesterday)I am still in the hospital but so far so good! Just wanted to let anyone who is nervous what to expect my experience has been good so far. Surgery was one hour. I was in pain when I woke up from surgery but as soon as the meds kicked in I was ok. I was up and going up the bathroom a few hours later. Hard not being able drink anything the day of the surgery but got through it. Once you have your X-ray you are cleared to have some liquids... I have never been so excited to see chicken broth. Took 3 sips and I feel full! So far I am so surprised how good I feel. I'll take it one day at a time. Wishing all other upcoming sleevers the best!!!