JordanB

@Aliciad7391..It's been SO long since I've been on a date! I'm looking forward to it as well. It's interesting how gaining weight steals your life day by day, robs you of self esteem and undermines your desire to be social. Before I gained all this weight I was "hot"...and had my choice of dates... I remember it well... and am looking forward to finding that part of ME again. When I think about all this... I focus on that mental picture of ME at goal... and that's what keeps me going! I'm getting sleeved on 2/2 and will keep you in my prayers.

@Aliciad7391..It's been SO long since I've been on a date! I'm looking forward to it as well. It's interesting how gaining weight steals your life day by day, robs you of self esteem and undermines your desire to be social. Before I gained all this weight I was "hot"...and had my choice of dates... I remember it well... and am looking forward to finding that part of ME again. When I think about all this... I focus on that mental picture of ME at goal... and that's what keeps me going! I'm getting sleeved on 2/2 and will keep you in my prayers.

Hey guys! As of today, I'm 2 weeks and 1 day away from changing my lifestyle and looking towards long term health and a better quality of life. Surgery is on 2/2 with Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras, Mexico. So glad. I joined a gym and actually worked out today! It felt great! I've been eating healthy and tapering off the junk food. It's amazing how much better I feel eating clean foods, working out and having the surgery in the line of sight. This time next week, I'll be on the pre-op diet...for 8 days... wish me luck!

Sharing an excellent resource... if you don't already have it, it's a great read and the excellent advice the author provides is based on her experience counseling bariatric patients: The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery by Cynthia Alexander. Everyday I learn a new strategy for help along our journey. If you purchase it, let me know what you think!

Being sleeved on Wednesday and super excited but don't know others to connect with. Reaching out tonight to hopefully create a support/buddy group.
Michelle

I'm being sleeved on Feb 9th. I'm looking forward to being heathy. I can't wait to hopefully stop some medications. I also can't wait to be able to paint my toes(I know it sounds trivial, but I haven't been able to for some time) I wanna start running and doing yoga. I can't wait to be healthy enough to have children! I can't wait to fit in a freakin bikini!!!! There's many more, but here's a few!

Hi, I'm being sleeved 2/3 excited
I'm most looking forward to
1 . being able to do thing with out worry that i am to big such as take a vacation or go to an amusement park
2. new clothing opportunity
3. i can breath with my mouth closed
4. i can lay on my back
5. No more back pain

I am thinking:
By next summer, I will be able to ride a go-kart with my kids. I was just barely able to ride last summer and I took up two seats.
I won't have to have anyone ask me how much longer until the baby is born.
My back won't throb constantly from all of this fat.
I will be able to wear my rings again.
There is so much more, but those are some that came to might right off the top of my head.
22 days to go, for me.

Hey tiger1961, my surgery date is 2/2 also! So very excited! I just want to fast forward to post-op, no complications and then 6 months down the road... I'm looking forward to the "after" selfie!

I'm getting sleeved on February 3.
I cannot wait to have the confidence to start dating again!!
I also cannot wait to wear jeans again. It's been about 5 months since I've worn a pail of jeans.

Also, it'll be nice to have and wear clothing that fits and looks right too. I am wondering though about my skin...I read somewhere that bariatric patients could take a particular supplement which would help reduce flabby skin...

Hi, im being sleeved 2/2 excited
I'm most looking forward to
1 . being able to play with my grandchildren.
2 . walking on the beach without thinking people are pointing at me & talking about me.
3 . agree with buying clothes anywhere not only the plus size section.
4 . wearing a beautiful wedding dress next year
5.most of all feeling great about my self.
Good luck to everyone on their jurney.

Jana...very nice blog! I love the ticker...

Hey tiger1961, my surgery date is 2/2 also! So very excited! I just want to fast forward to post-op, no complications and then 6 months down the road... I'm looking forward to the "after" selfie!

Very insightful. This eases my mind a bit. Thank you very much.

Even with going to Mexico, your surgeon should give you specific preop and postop instructions. I was given a detailed preop diet to follow and a preop weight loss requirement as well as a postop diet plan with step by step stages, Protein and Water goals and a daily log. I lost all the weight they wanted me to, just on the 2 week preop liquid diet. My surgeon's office provided my PCP with their postop recommendations. I had no issues so the only thing I've needed him to do is bloodwork at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and then annually. My surgeon and his followup doctor are always available via phone or email and they have taken care of any other questions I've had about the "usual" postop issues including medications, diarrhea, Constipation, acid, etc.

My passport was expedited and it took about 10 days. It really was quick! Is there some way for you to check with USPS to track it? I've heard they are absolutely strict about the passport. I don't know if you'll be able to get through without the passport card or the actual passport. ... Have faith... If you're flying out on the 20th you will be fine.

Hey tiger1961, my surgery date is 2/2 also! So very excited! I just want to fast forward to post-op, no complications and then 6 months down the road... I'm looking forward to the "after" selfie!

Hi I will be sleeved on Feb 2, 2015.. I am nervous as the days draw close.. I have read so much but remembered nothing. . I would love a buddy as I journey through VSG. Hope to hear from guys. Thanks.