slimntrimshel

eek, that is definitely a side effect I dread. I frequently drink eight oz in one swallow (gulps without breath) when I'm thirsty and have been working outside... In the Florida sun. But hey being thinner is worth it so I'll be sipping soon also! I look forward to any answers you may get.

I'm pre-op but I chose the sleeve because I am fearful that when I'm older I will have too big of a malabsorption issue and may have too much trouble getting nutrients in even though I know vitamins assist. Also I have ALL the plans in the world to be successful, however if I do develop diabetes, which run in my family, I want the option if bypass later.... (Though I probably still wouldn't due to the above mentioned reasons.)

This is my first post on batiatric pal and tmi but it's the middle of the day and I'm in my bathtub right now. Lol. I'm here because my job is 1/2 mile away and I decided that instead of some grease filled crap I'd have a spa hour for lunch instead. And of course I couldn't put my phone down so here goes: I'm 298 pounds. I've always been heavy and called the cute big girl. Folks that would say that have no idea how condescending (or maybe they do) that felt when they'd say that. Anyway my last straw was on a recent flight when I got to my seat and my seatbelt didn't fit. I sucked in stuff that can't even be sucked in to no avail. If only i could squeeze just a little bit more! I was so red in the face. I looked across the aisle and a thin Asian woman had her 7 year old daughter on her lap. She wrapped the seat belt around them both (the stewardess later had her unbuckle for safety) AND pulled the strap to make it tight. There was still strap left????! I sucked in even more. It didn't work and at that point I was too embarrassed to ask for a seat belt extender (stupid, I know) and since I was by the window I pulled the seatbelt over my thigh and just tucked it around my inner leg. (Sorry!) Then I put my jacket over me so you could see that the belt was "connected." I thought to myself 'Lord please don't let this plane hit any turbulence.' I could just see me in all my fat glory bouncing on top of all the other passengers apologizing after I clunked their heads once after the other. Ugh. So that was it. I started working out and watching my food and lost a whopping 6 pounds. (Yayy????????????) I got a new job and low and behold the state offers insurance that covers bariatric surgery! So I signed up for the informational class and have since had my first nut class and initial appointment with the doc. I'm going with the sleeve. I have two more nut classes and all those other tests and evaluations. I'll update soon. Congrats for making it to the end! Lol

Extra?! Yassss! I love it ????????????

I love how your lab is a trusty companion in both pics!

Thanks for the warm welcome guys and gals. I'll post a pic soon. Just can't wait to meet the 'after' me.

You look so incredibly beautiful. And yayyyy for onederland!

Way to go on getting the surgery. Those months will fly by and you'll be updating us with your fan sized 16 pants (maybe 14 ????????)