lupelane

March 16th Only 4 more days [emoji12]

I'm in ventura ca, anyone close by?

What tier on the plan do you have? Did you get approved for the initial visit with the surgeon?

My surgery is scheduled for March 16th AT UCLA. I've had my Psych evaluation, my blood work and an EKG done, plus a few classes at the hospital. Really excited about it! I've lost 13 pounds on my own so far with a 1200 calorie diet. It would be nice to have a FB page for March Sleevers

Success=

Being able to paint my toenails

Being able to have better hygiene

Not having rashes under my stomach fold

Being able to ride a roller coaster without fear that I won't fit

Being able to play outside with my teenagers

Being able to be more intimate with my hubby

Being able to shop confidently

Not having to wear these fat clothes that make me feel 20 years older than I am

Being able to eat normal portions and be satisfied

Getting rid of my joint pain

Feeling less self conscious when going to the beach

Vacationing without limits

I am also wondering. My surgery isn't until March 16th, but my surgeon only has me on a 1-day liquid diet. After reading almost everyone else's lengthy times I am puzzled ????

Also as a thought, not an excuse, Making a Murderer is an addicting and emotional documentary. I myself was cranky and distant with my family when watching it. I was annoyed having to pause it whenever my kids needed me or it was time for dinner. It's sucks every emotion out of you and it took me a couple of weeks to snap out of it.

I am in Ventura. I am having my surgery on 3/16 at UCLA with Dr. Chen

@@3friday1 - You and I have the same pre-op body type. You look amazing! I am so afraid of loose skin. What types of exercises have you done to tone up so well?

Shapers? I haven't had my surgery yet and I have never heard of them. What exactly are the for? Just looks or do they help somehow? I'm intrigued ????

I have told just close family & friends primarily. I ventured out to tell a newer friend and she tried to talk me out of it. Saying that I should really focus on eating and exercising. She is and always has been thin. ???? So just her response alone makes me just want to focus on the support system that will matter. My husband, kids, our parents and my best friends. I don't want to stress out on people's expectations of me or their judgments.

Hello! My name is Lupe and I am from Ventura, California. I am pre-op with a surgery date of March 16th. I am having surgery with Dr. Chen at UCLA. I am still undecided on the type of surgery I am getting. My surgeon said I would be a good candidate for the sleeve but he said the bypass is also ok with him. I have met two people who personally have done the Sleeve and did not have great results with weight reduction. I also have two friends that had the bypass who are both struggling. One with transfer addictions and the other with anorexia. I am trying to learn as much about the process as I can. The good, bad and ugly.

Look forward to getting to know everyone. I am happy and scared about this journey.

As backwards as this may seem, as I am learning to prep my body the hardest thing is eating 6 times a day. I am typically someone who doesn't eat in the morning and find myself having a really late (3-4pm) lunch and late (7-8pm) dinner. Changing that and forcing myself to eat smaller meals/snacks several times a day has been hard for sure! But I'm getting there! My Water intake is getting better too!

Warmly,

Lupe Lane

(Picture is of me and my support team. Hubby & 4 children)