Missy161

Hi there! I'm in Thornton as well! Surgery set for 8/29, so I'll be looking to you guys for suggestions and recommendations!

Thank you all for the very insightful comments. One thing is for sure, I am glad to have found this place pre-op, as I am sure I will be back during this process! I have been to one appt so far, I still need to do the nutrtionist appt, etc, I am hoping to schedule for 10/29 (I teach, and that week is an "off" week, so I can work at home). I'll take more time if needed, and I will just say I'm having a minor procedure and not offer details. I am pretty sure I am going to not discuss it with anyone, except my partner and all of you, for now. If I feel the need pre-op or post op to discuss it with certain friends/family, I can decide to do so at that time. I agree with being proud and not ashamed of taking control of my health and future, but I am really much more in the "private" way of thinking.

Thanks again!

Sassy Sleeve you have nailed it! It is private and not a secret. I also chose to keep it private. I had coworker who was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. She went through treatment and started wearing wigs. I work in healthcare and we could tell she was going through chemo. She never told us explicitly and we respected her choice. We were there to cover her shifts when she needed time off but we did not expect her to tell us what she was battling. It is her body, her struggle. That's the way I feel about my gastric sleeve.

After reading all of your comments I felt like I had to tell you. Italian families are the worst to do things you want do without them saying you're not having surgery and I don't like it. However, I told my mom that I was thinking about it and heard it was really not such a big deal as it used to be. So I let that fact sink in, then I told her I was going to a dietician to see if they could help me learn how to eat right. After about three meetings with the dietician I started to tell her what the dietician told me, that it was more hormonal than it was about dieting. After I let all this sink in to her she started asking me questions about all of this. She never approved me and my idea of having the surgery and every day she came home from work she would tell me horror stories to try to get me to change my mind. I kept telling her that I hadn't made up my mind and I would let her know later if I decide to do it. I have to tell you I live with my parents because my dad has ahlzeimers and dementia so I stay home and care for him on a daily basis. However over the years my mom and I are very close so I have learned how to handle her. I let it all sink in and I eventually told her that I had decided to go ahead with the surgery and I told her I'm also 56 years old and I was so depressed because of my appearance that I hated looking in a mirror or my reflection in a store front window. I finally broke down and let her know how much I hate myself and my body. They also told me that I didn't need it and all I had to do was diet and Portion Control. My binge eating was so bad I would always feel hungry and could never eat enough to feel full
After all that about one month to go til surgery I told her I was definitely having the surgery. I was sleeved on June 21st, this year and a few times I wondered if I did the right thing because for the first month I was miserable. Once I learned how to eat my stomach feels better, I only eat what I need and I feel great! My mom is starting to see my weight loss and I have finally started to part with some of my fat clothes, it was hard because they were my. security blanket when I over ate. However after all this I am so happy I did it and since I started my
HW 238
SW 203
CW 180
I have never been happier and the more weight I lose the more confidence I achieve and even my mom has to admit I'm in much better spirits.

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Only my husband and my niece who had the surgery knows. I am going on 3 weeks post op and not telling anyone. It's my business my body. My niece said if anyone asks what are you doing to lose say, " I am on a strict diet under my doctors supervision and I count calories and no carbs."It's not a lie and it's best for the cat to stay in the bag than have it get loose.
Ever try to put the cat back in the bag???
Maybe down the line I might talk about wls but gor now mums the word.

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1"

Sleeved 5 days ago and only my husband knows. When I was on the preop diet, coworkers were giving me unsolicited opinions daily. I told them I was trying the Keto diet. Well, did I get lectured or what about why and what I was doing was wrong. Everybody suddenly became a diet expert. It made me realize I made the best decision by not telling them about the surgery. I would have had to endure lifetime lectures from them. Never mind that some of them could use this surgery too.

Im not telling my mom either. My mom would say the EXACT same thing as yours, however she is the nurse. I don't need the negativity! My husband, two sisters, and a friend know. That's enough support for me.

RNY scheduled for 8/17/17

Mine is scheduled next week, My husband knows.. it took him a while to get behind it. My BFF knows and my boss knows. As for everyone else.. NO! People seem to feel very free to share their opinions with me and have no problem berating me, This is for me and I am not going to ask anyone's permission and don't want their input. I am on the liquid preop diet now so I am just joking with everyone that it is my "new Diet" since they have seen me diet 100's of times. They think my time off is just to go visit a friend out of town. I don't really feel dishonest I just feel like I am taking care of myself physically and mentally.

Definitely will! Mine happens at random times not just when I'm eating or drinking. It is so annoying!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 195 GW 135

Info please.
Is this your first appt to precertify?
Or have you already enrolled and your insurance requires you to stay at 40 during the pre-surgery process?
If you need to start at 40 bmi, just weighin with heavy jeans with rolls of quarters in your pockets.
Do the sleep study anyway, you might be surprised.

On the mobile app it doesn't show which forum it's on. Plus I think our sleeves are gender neutral [emoji23]


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 195 GW 135

I have only told my husband and one of my 4 children- my kids are 13,16, 18 & 20. I told the 18 year old. I also told 2 friends at work and 2 close friends out of work. That's it. Hubby told his family and they blabbed it to everyone.
He still feels like he gets weird looks from people and comments like he took the easy way out- believe me this is not easy and he has so many complications.
So no- only tell people you trust. It is no ones business but yours. No one else has a right to know.
If you feel like you have to tell her something make up another surgery. I told people I was having surgery to fix my bile ducts and a haiatal hernia. I have ended up in the hospital once or twice a year for bile ducts in my liver being clogged. The dr said losing weight might help that so technically this surgery will fix that (lol).
I hope this helps.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 195 GW 135

I think we all eat more than those first few weeks post op as the sleeve is made very small as there is bound to be some natural stretch. I think the types of food make a difference to the stomach. For instance I eat a heap of salad and it crunches down to almost nothing and is virtually made of Water. I can fit a huge bowl of salad in. Proteins are way more dense, meat, fish etc and I can only eat a small portion of these. You will know that you are stretching your stomach if you always feel really full to the point of being uncomfortable after eating. Try to divid your meal in half. Eat the first half slowly and then wait for 20 minutes. If you still feel very hungry then pick at the other half. Really listen to your body so you don't eat for the sake of it. I hope this helps. Good luck.

I hope so I just turned 50 last month I need a do over!!

Congratulations - you look fabulous!!! I'm in your same boat - very close to goal - now what!?!?! I realized, just keep doing what I'm doing. I still can't and won't ever be able to eat like I did before. Margaritas, queso, enchiladas, burgers, fries, Pasta . . . In reality, I don't even want any of that anymore. I feel exercise is the key to maintaining the loss. I know I don't really want to eat anything after working out hard and my brain tells me - girl, you just worked your ass off, don't go messing it up with crap food!

You look fabulous! I am inspired by your loss of inches/kg in such a short time. What you are doing is obviously working but you may have hit a plateau and will have to battle through. I get the fear of self sabotage and feel the fear of potential failure at only five weeks out. We are our own worst enemy.

STRUGGLING! I'm so close to my goal but really struggling with the last 3.5kgs. I've lost 26.5kgs (59lbs) in 20 weeks. Although I'm nearly there I'm terrified that I'm going to start self-sabotaging. I've been literally walking my butt off and being so, so careful with what I eat but now the thought of maintaining this huge loss is seeming like a massive mountain to climb for the rest of my life. I've been here so many times before, not with weight loss surgery though, but we all know that the surgery is just a weight loss tool and can be circumnavigated easily. Anyone have tips on how to get that last bit off and keep it off?

Sure! From the left, that small container is Vitamin samples ive gotten from support group meetings. Then in the next container in the middle I have individual packs of Quest Protein in different flavors (since I didnt want to buy a big container till I knew what I liked), then a box of nectar chocolate truffle Protein Powder, and a pack of Atkins mocha latte shake to go with my morning coffee instead of Creamer. Last box on the right I habe some sample packs of protein powder handed out at group (chocolate and vanilla flavored Unjury and orange cream Bariatric Advantage), a container of chocolate protein flavor given to me by a friend not aure of the brand, 365 Everyday Value brand vanilla protein, large container of vanilla milkshake Quest protein powder, and a Pro-Stat sugar free medical protein.

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It just shows up in topics. Unless you specifically look at the bottom you wouldn't notice. I didn't even know the OP was a guy asking. Simmah down there, no harm meant.

Sorry This post appeared under Recent Topics so I (and probably the others too) responded to it without even noticing where this was placed

Hey there! I was sleeved on the 25th by Dr. Metz at Parker hospital. I lost about 40 lbs prior to surgery as well . I also went thru Medicaid for my surgery.

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Another vote for Dr.Snyder at Rose. I've had a wonderful experience with him and his staff. I was impressed with how much time he spend with me during my consultation. He patiently answered my questions...My husband had concerns but was sold on the idea of WLS after meeting with Dr. Snyder. He is very cautious and ensures that patients are well informed before surgery. And so far the follow up care has been excellent - I'm 6 weeks post-op.

Glad you are feeling well and yes walking is the best thing to do Good LUck you are going to do great

Surgery went well today, I was nervous and excited, when you have your family by your side, gives you strength to go forward, plus having faith in God that everything will be fine helped...I have alot of gas, walking definitely helps, i will keep you posted in my recovery...Thanks for all your support...

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I'm 3 weeks post op...I do Protein Shakes - I also have greek yogurts and refried Beans with cheese and to treat myself....wait for it....I take a spoon of Peanut Butter and lick it....lol it's bomb, refreshing since I was on liquids forever and I get more Protein in...just some suggestions - hopefully the expert sleevers don't criticize me for this lol.