Malin

I'm at 215, I'm only 5'4 so my BMI is higher, BUT...I completely relate to the losing and gaining it back within a few months. And like someone else had said on this thread, I question myself if I REALLY need this surgery (and believe me, people have said "You don't look like you need this"). My body has been adjusting very well to gaining 10-15 pounds a year and keeping it. Anyone remember when Angeline Jolie had a mastectomy even though she didn't have breast cancer yet? I'm getting this surgery for the same reason she did, she knew her chances of cancer were very high too. Both of my parents were seriously obese. My mother had a gastric sleeve a few years ago. I don't want to hit 250, 300 and become even worse off than I am now. Yeah, I have to self pay since I haven't been over BMI of 35 for 3 years (just this past year I hit that mark) . But it's an investment in myself and my future.

I'm wrapping our Christmas tree in the clothes that I can't donate and it will be doused in gasoline. I plan to throw matches at it because it will be one heck of a fireball. I will dance around it like the lunatic that am right in the middle of the front yard. I plan to have the fire out by midnight because those clothes don't have a future in my coming years. well-said! Let the burning rituals commence! let's not forget the MOM JEANS. I think I'll stick bottle rockets in the pockets and make it a real show!

Yes, thank you for starting up this little corner of the forum for us crazy holiday sleevers.

w00t! December 5th is popular! I'm very excited. I'm a little obsessed! I've ordered some post-op Protein Drinks, making some comfortable clothes for after the surgery (ones I can easily alter) and working on breaking bad habits. It's hard but I'm excited. Even facing down a holiday centered around food, I'm excited to get this process started.

oh...and getting a swimsuit from Victoria's Secret and not Lane Bryant.

Non-elastic waist pants. I almost want to have a ceremonial "burning of the fat pants" but perhaps someone out there shopping at Goodwill really needs some elastic-waist work pants! There's a pair hanging on the back of my closet door right now. I had bought them from the Gap several years ago. I can't wait until they're in my rotation again.

hope you're ok, @Aggiemae. Hope you're out of the hospital soon!

That's good to know actually! Thanks for posting that. Honestly, if I could I would have this surgery tomorrow! I'm ready to Git 'er done. Even during this holiday season. I'm also afraid of the additional expense this surgery is going to be (I'm financing it as my insurance won't cover it). But then again, I think we're going to save on NOT eating out so much!

Fears-- I'm afraid of complications, like I'm going to be that one in 1000 with a leak or worse. I know I've said on this forum before that my dad died after having a gastric bypass in 1982. Again, the procedures have come A LONG WAY since then, but surgery is surgery. Things happen. My dad got some sort of infection that became sepsis. Not like this is my first surgery. Heck, I had a breast reduction--that's probably a more complicated surgery than a gastric sleeve. They pretty much cut your breasts all up, liposuction and sew you back up again. A gastric sleeve should be a breeze compared to that, right? It's one thing to read 'there can be complications' and another knowing what I've lost since my dad died. But I know I don't want to get worse--I already have sleep apnea, cholesterol, and arthritis.

Uber is a good idea actually. And you are truly blessed to have so many people caring about you. But I completely understand. Logistics do not have to be hard..but the more well-intentioned people get involved the more complicated it gets.

Here in a few weeks I'll be saying the same thing @@jpaps20 Chewing is awesome! But it's hard to re-learn/un-learn habits for something we do without thinking (Chewing) . I'm trying to do all I can NOW here in Pre-OP to make post-op easier. My doctor isn't putting me on a liquid diet or anything now (just the day before). Not drinking liquids while eating was last week. It still feels weird!

She's my spirit animal too. I don't know her from Adam or what her voice sounds like but if I ever get the urge to eat something stupid post-surgery I'm going to think "What would Lipstick Lady say.." Maybe I should make that a motivational bracelet...W.W.L.L.S?

*politely held in laughter as to not upset the special snowflakes*

At least the Spammers are good for a laugh. Their English is fascinating. I've tried reporting a couple of these posts, but it seems it's getting worse! My cleavage, premature ejaculation, size and energy levels don't need your wonder cream/pills, people.

Heck, why not? Current weight: 215 Goal weight: 190

..uh oh, I REALLY hope the butt doesn't go first....since I don't have much anything back there. My legs just stop and my back takes over from there. It's so sad.

Maybe I'm showing my age by quoting an 80s song in my topic title! Since we're all in pre-Op, maybe y'all can relate... I've been working focusing on one change at a time, and the current change I'm working on is...CHEWING. Small, deliberate bites are my focus. And WOW, I didn't realize that I really haven't been chewing my food. I practically inhale my food!! I wonder if I've always done this. Perhaps I started this back when I was in the Army and we had 5 minutes to eat. I remember some people vomiting because they made us eat so quickly. (And really, what tactical training purpose did gulping down food serve?) This morning as I was doing my new 'chew' I got full/satiated quickly, and I didn't even finish my all my food! And my stomach felt really good. But I really have to restrain myself. It's hard! When did chewing become HARD?

congrats!! I hope I have results like you! I'm hoping to only be out of work one week!

THIS MEME THO @@theantichick ! This thread is WINNING the BP forum right now. Not to mention, I'll never look at a Webster's Dictionary the same way again.

December 5th

I can completely relate to those who've had bad experiences. Though my experience comes indirectly...My dad died after a gastric bypass in 1982. But I'm still going through with the gastric sleeve. I know things have come a long way since 1982, and I have done my research. I was too young to remember much about what happened with my dad--I do know there was a lawsuit. BUT, all that aside, if anything it has given me a healthy respect/fear of the gravity of what I'm getting myself into, if that makes sense. Thank you to everyone who cares enough to share their experiences (good and bad) with us newbies.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say goodbye to Chic-Fil-A waffle fries...

OHHH! This looks amazing! This might be the thing that gets me through the holidays! Thanks for sharing!