AmyQwith2

i was sleeved on 3/7 by Dr. Sowemimo at CentraState.

The stress test and echocardiogram was required for me as well - even after a perfect EKG. All part of my surgeon and my cardiologist's requirements. I was glad to have it actually - I'd rather know about any problems ahead of time. I actually do have some thickening already - but I am diabetic also (type 1) so I am looking at it a bit differently.

Best of luck!

Wonton wrappers with a little sauce, cheese and ground turkey pepperoni will give you the feeling of pizza without all the carbs. just a suggestion....

Her current weight is 291, which is higher than the start weight of most of the people posting in this thread.
There is no way in hell 40g of Protein a day is enough for her. She is a month out, she should be working to increase calories not lower them. I seriously doubt she is anywhere around 1000 calories a day right now.

I am scheduled for March 7th! It's starting to feel real...

Wow! So many for March 1st! I'm March 7!

You look amazing! A true inspiration!

Just a little taste of the pass 2 years!!! There's still work to do for me!!

We have a Facebook page for march sleevers 2016 but you can't search and find it. Most of the members wanted it to be secret so it is set that way.
If you would like to join please friend me on FB and I will be happy to add you to the group.
On FB I am Donna North and my email is dieselgal@twc.com

Join our Facebook page under groups! March Sleevers 2016 Mine is March 21

Zzzquil and I are secret lovers! It's the best stuff ever! And it's "non habit forming" unless you make sleep a habit.

Hi everyone! I'm in central Jersey too! Did anyone have experience with Dr. Sowemimo or at CentraState? Still waiting on insurance approval, but I'm tentatively scheduled for March 7th...

I am tentatively scheduled for March 7th.
I have had my initial consult, 1st visit with nutritionist, hospital seminar (required at my hospital), 1st cardiologist appt done, psych eval done, 1st gastro appt done. I still have to do my stress test and echocardiogram, endoscopy, pulmonologist appt (this coming week) and 1 more nutritionst appt. Insurance approval hasn't been given yet either, but my Doc sees no problems since I meet the qualifications.
Looking for people to share this journey with...

following - my cardiologist just recommended a beta blocker for me (low does because I am diabetic and she noticed some thickening) and I am still pre-op

@@Calykynsmom @@Arsenio Romero @@AmyQwith2 @@avilas @@mum2chong
I have created a Facebook page for March Sleevers 2016 but it is a secret page because many say they don't want people to be able to see their names on the member list. If you would like to be a member please send me a private message and let me know your email address for FB and I can send you an invite.

@@jembell01 You can look back on these posts later and laugh about how crazy you were at first. It's all good. We all lose our minds every once in a while. Glad you got it figured out!!

I was a 36.6 at initial consult - but after a few lbs of weight lost (on Protein shakes 2x a day and trying to follow the bariatric plate - getting used to eating that way now) I am down to 35.7. I will be sleeved on 3/7 and am hoping to be under 35 BMI by then. I am tired of the roller coaster, tired of the weight, tired of the being tired, my cholesterol is crazy - I am a Type 1 diabetic taking too much insulin. Losing weight for me is a torturous, slow process that I give up on...
I also feel this is the right decision for me...

I'm still a newbie, but from what I've read, isn't it possible to have the bypass after the sleeve? I have seen others I think who did due to complications. If that's the case I would definitely try the sleeve first - nothing to lose - or everything I guess

I ordered a nutritional yeast cookbook online. I'm really looking forward to seeing what I can do with new-found taste treat. I'll let you know if you'd like to know about it.

@ - I agree with your post, but I would have read Barbie for filth! There is never an excuse to police someone else's body no matter how "well intended."

That's kind of a privilege of being a male. Overweight women are pariahs--we are assumed to be lazy, have weak character, etc. I'm not telling anyone (not a single person) because people are nasty, judgmental, rude... I don't need anyone telling me how to eat, or what I should or shouldn't do about my body. For some reason though it happens all the time. "Are you sure you want to eat that?" "Have you ever bought a slow cooker? You can just fill it up with lean Proteins and vegetables in the morning and have a healthy meal at the end of the day!" "I can show you some easy workout routines." These things are always UNSOLICITED.
Most recently, a blonde haired plastic Barbie approached me at target to give me her husband's business card. It was very strange but I took it and gave an awkward "thanks..." And as she walked away, I looked down to see that her husband is a Bariatric surgeon. It was this moment that did in fact inspire me to look into WLS, but not because of her recommendation (I am certainly not seeing that surgeon). But because I'm so tired of being judged by other women.
I'm only 90 lbs overweight. I can't imagine how other heavier women manage.
I don't want my identity to be defined by my WLS or my weight period. It is for this reason that I refuse to tell anyone.

Not every female feels this way but given the fact that women are more likely to be fat shamed than men, it's understandable.

Excellent question!!

My surgeon requires 1 day of liquid diet beforehand - just the day before. This is standard with all his patients. Good luck!