Sleeve1stFitNext

@Dashofpixiedust8 Well hell, if we are removing belly buttons? They could take mines too. I would not mind looking like at lab child. I would be soo adorable. lol

Omg, the days are flying by so fast. I have 3 more days until my pre-op diet starts. I am soo nervous but ready for this. I just have some last minute purchases to make and I am good to go!!! Go March Sleevers.

I love shakes that are chocolate but I was getting tired of the chocolate flavors and for some reason vanilla is too sweet for me. I would like to try the other flavors. I think I will buy one pack of strawberry and caramel and get the rest chocolate just in case l do not like them

1 hour ago, kate_0329 said:

Thanks for your responses! I'm 22 right now and I want to have kids, I'm not healthy enough to have any at this point. I guess I'm just conflicted I'm miserable they way I am now. I'm scared of how much loose skin I'll have if I have the surgery , But that's a silly reason to stop, I've gotten this far!

I am 25 and I know how you feel. I have gone through all the WLS steps and then when I got approved, I started getting nervous and having second thoughts. I was so scared of the loose skin and what my body may look like afterwards that I was starting to talk myself out of it. Then, I was trying to get up a decent amount of stairs. I could feel my weight holding me down. I feel my knees and lungs fighting to get me up the steps. At that point, I realized that I was doing this to be able to do simple things like getting up the stairs. Honestly, now I could care less about loose skin, I will have that cut off. I know I did damage to my body for years of unhealthy eating and I feel like this is my last chance to fix that.

I have severe endometriosis and my chances of having children naturally are slim to none. I have spoken with fertility doctors and they informed me that my size will add difficultly for treatment to work. I am not only doing this surgery for my health but also for the health of my future children. We need to make this change now so that we are great role models for healthy lifestyles when we have our children. Do not let the fear stop you.

I have not started my diet but a lot of people on here have said drinking a lot of Water and adding sugar free Jello and broth as Snacks may help. My doctor is allowing me to have Water based vegetables like cucumbers.

I am sorry I could not be of better assistance. Also, have you tried being busy? I find when I am busy doing things, I no desire to eat.

Well now it is time to start communicating with other women. Online dating is not bad. Just be careful of which sites you use. You never know.

Thanks for the support guys/gals. I really appreciate it. I see people say that the first few days are hard but it gets easier. On the 10th, I will be at BJ's getting my premier Protein shakes.

Btw, has anyone tried the Caramel and strawberry Flavors? Were they good?

I could be over thinking it. I maybe able push through this diet. I will ensure that my liver shrinks. I will also go to the gym, bike and treadmill it for extra assurance.

how are you doing with the band? That was my first option. After much consideration, I realized that I would be able to keep up with the fillings.

Congratulations!!!!

23 minutes ago, Vanessa_amber said:

March 9 th ..I'm making a list and checking it twice

Your out of pocket cost will depend on your surgeon and your insurance. My out of pocket cost after I reach my deductible is $750. The insurance company pays the remaining cost. I would suggest contacting your insurance company.

Thanks for the responses. My liquid diet starts 3/12. I am just worried that the cravings will get the best of me. I have been preparing, by eating 1 small meal a day, drinking tons and having my Protein shakes. It is easy since my meal is at lunch but I am still getting food. I just want to succeed.

I am happy to hear everyone is getting better. I feel like my surgery is coming fast this month. I just realized that I have 7 more days til my liquid diet and 21 more days til surgery. I am soo excited.

@sgc though the event did not go well, you cannot slip into the background. When we have weaknesses, we work on them to make them stronger. Large groups and being social may not be your thing but you also have to remember that you hid from the world, we all did at some point. You are still thinking like the old you. The point was to experience life to the fullest and not to continue living with that mindset. We do not know who we are and what we like until we have truly experienced those things.

I am a very social person, it is hard for me to fade into the background and not steal the attention. For instance, I work for a pretty nice size company however, everyone in the parent company knows who I am and says hi to me all the time. I have never been to a company event (my free time is that...my free time) and yet people know me. I suck at one on ones with people though. I can't carry a full conversation because being a Gemini, I get bored easily and will seek out other conversations. With that being said, you thrive with one on one's and I thrive in groups. I have put myself in enough situations in which I learned how to carry one one one conversations for longer than 3 minutes (I can go 5 minutes lol). The goal is to do the things that make uncomfortable so we can come out of our shell more.

Also, you could have asked to talk to her on the side. In addition, you seem to prefer trying to the online dating thing. My suggestion is to stop worrying about dating the co-worker. The reason why I say this is that, you do not seem sure about her and every post, you say I will do the online dating. Focus on your profile, this is the new era, meeting someone online (as long as they are not a nut job) is no longer taboo. Hell meeting someone at a bar, is considered taboo at this point lol.

I am under Teeara T. You invited me lol

23 hours ago, sleevinpops said:

Jeweled, I don't see you in Fitbit yet, did you send invite? It is vban@charter.net

Hi,

did you ever get approved?

On 3/2/2017 at 10:51 AM, Dashofpixiedust8 said:

I started at 540 pounds and I am now at 315 pounds. I am not at goal (which is 199) but I asked my bariatric surgeon about when people got surgery because my stomach hang really bothers me already. They said I could make a consultation with a plastic surgeon and see when their recommendations were.

I met with the plastic surgeon and he said I have 2 options. He said usually he recommends people to wait until goal BUT mine is so large and has been giving me so many issues with rashes and pain that he would remove the flap after my one year anniversary (Which is May 29th) but that Insurance would only pay for the surgery once and I would most likely need a revision since I still have 100 pounds to lose but I would have to pay out of pocket for that.

Has anyone else gone through this and had to make this decision?

I'm not quite sure what to do. I really want this flap gone because it's causing me so many issues but I don't know what to do.

Also, did anyone else get the surgery and lose their belly button?? He said I would no longer have a belly button. I'm kind of excited that I get to tell people I was grown in a lab or that I'm an alien though. haha But how does it look?

I am not in the situation but I would say get it removed. That is extra pounds of skin that could be preventing you from reaching goal. I have a big stomach and it makes doing certain activities difficult now. You will have a belly button, they will just re-position it lol. I mean I really loved the show Kyle XY and when I was told that I may need the skin from my tummy removed, I automatically thought I would be an awesome lab baby just like Kyle.

If I reach goal and my breast are sightly saggy, I will be getting a lift.

Congratulations!!! My surgery is March 26th. There is also a Facebook page for March Sleevers. It offers support.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1391677344221994/

30 minutes ago, brandinawina said:

I just scheduled my surgery today! March 30th for me


Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats !!!!! Welcome to the March Sleevers.

4 hours ago, sgc said:

It's actually tomorrow. I did get a look at the list of who is attending and she will be there but so will 25 other people. I'm not good in big crowds even though I know most of the people who will be there. I seem to have an odd personality. I'm so uncomfortable approaching people, but yet I'm a very good public speaker. I will see how this goes. Have been agonizing over what to wear and whether I should shave or not or what time I should arrive. I always over analyze these things. I'm thinking after I will set up my online dating profile. My goal weight was 250 but now I'm done into the 230's so maybe I'll settle around 200. I've been writing a profile in Word as I get ideas. Also started researching what types of pictures to use. Going to get out my tripod and stage pictures like I have an active life.

Well good luck for tomorrow. I hope you have a good time. Also mingle with other groups. You never know whom you might meet and get along with. You may even start a Bromance, which every guy needs.

It is okay. We all over analyze things from time to time. Its because we want to impress people. Everyone wants to be liked.

@sgc how did that event go on Saturday? You never gave us an update. Waiting patiently.

It took me 6 months with my insurance and Surgeon. Even if the insurance approved it right away, my Surgeon prefers the 6 months. He says it allows people to make the changes gradually and be sure about their decision.

Most self paid client do not have to wait nor follow the requirements though.

Good luck tomorrow!!!

March 26th!!! Sooo excited

My significant other was very hesitant when I told him what I would be doing. He at first freaked out but we ended up talking about it and I showed him some animated videos. He has calmed down though he is still worried but he knows how important this is to me. He also sees it as me shading those pounds so I can be able to do more activities with him.

Your husband may just be worried and don't know how to explain it. Try talking to him and really listening to how he feels. Don't become defensive if you don't like what he says. He just needs to get those fears off of his chest. This may help you two come closer together.

I waited a week for the approval. My suggestion is to call the insurance company after 5 business days if you don't hear anything. They can tell you if you were approved or not.