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I am nearing the end of my 6 months.. Time has flown!!! And I think the wait is worth it!!! I grew weary several times, but a lot of our fellow sleevers (hehehe) encouraged me and helped me see that I was preparing to change my life... in every aspect and that decision and action can't be made hastily or w/o going through the process... You'll do great!!!

God is awesome and I'm sure you will do your part as well!! I had a 6-month weight loss plan to be on.. w/ dr visits e' month.. I have my last one Thursday and I'm praying for a quick insurance approval so I can STOP freaking out!! I'm excited though... I have a lot of weight to lose too!! My surgeon wants my goal weight to be somewhere between 220-200... That excites me, since this was my weight.... in JUNIOR HIGH!!! I know we're gonna do it!!! Let's keep in touch!!!

Congrats!! You're gonna do great!!! I was also diagnosed w/ PCOS, thankfully, none of the other co-morbidities.. but, I don't want to wait to change my life.. I'm 36, single, but dating... I want to be married, the kids are negotiable.. I teach high school..so, I see enough ppl under 18!! LOL.. I'm excited for you!!! Best wishes!!

Trust me, I understand!!! OMG!!! I had to fly to DC for a conference during the summer and WOW... I'll NEVER fly Southwest again for any reason (I hope!!)... It was thoroughly embarrassed and offended when the boarding agent attempted to make me purchase an extra seat on an almost empty flight!!! There were 40 people on a 757!!! REALLY??!!! The supervisor snapped on him!! I was horrified!! But, it made me see again how blatant discrimination against obese people is prevalent and tolerated in most cases... But, we are starting a new journey that will lead to greater and better days!!! Best wishes

Awww Julie, that's awesome!!!! Girl, buy a few belts.. you don't want to be mooning folx!!! LOL!! Keep up the awesome work!!

Awesome job!! I'm praying that my approval goes that smoothly!!.. Congrats!!!

Sasicas, I'm sorry to hear that... I had sleep apnea prior to getting my tonsils and adenoids removed some years ago.. I wonder if it's being caused by inflamed nasal/sinus passages or something... I hope they figure it out...

Hey Rain... I'm also a teacher.. I hope to be sleeved during my Christmas break, but I won't be returning to school until Feb 1st.. I've told my admins and a few friends at work.. I was very reluctant to tell my Mom, who found out from one of my 6 sisters!!! So, I went home to MS for Thanksgiving and we all sat down after dinner and talked.. I decided to have surgery because I'm beginning to "feel" my weight and my body is letting me know that I'm over 350 lbs!!! I hurt my back some years ago and I've managed it well until recently when a bout of pneumonia forced me to be on bed rest for some weeks... The one person who had a major issue was an overweight friend of mine who ranted and raved about I just needed to work out and get a plan.. I was in tears because I felt that she of all people should understand how it is to be trapped in a body that seems like it doesn't belong to you.. It's like being in prison!!! But she was so unsupportive and rude!! Later I figured out why.. she doesn't want to be the lone "fat" girl in our group.. She feels that I will change and become a snob or something... Anyway, i told them I was looking for approval or validation of my decision.. I wanted them to know what was going on.. And if they don't agree, that's fine.. it's my body and my life.. They know me.. I'm analytical.. i don't do anything without researching and "counting the cost"... I believe we will be fine!!

Awesome job!!!! Keep up the good work!!

YEAH!!! I pray all went well and that your recovery goes smoothly!!

Congrats!!!

So, it's very close to December... a month full of decisions, preparation and hopefully, surgery for me! I've been thinking (ok, ok...stressing out) about how different my life will be and if I will ever adjust to being sleeved and the restrictions that come with my new friend. I'm a very social person and I didn't realize how much my life revolved around food and eateries until I decided to start cooking at home... My social life has come to an abrupt, but much needed snail's pace and my friends think I'm ignoring them!!! LOL... Even at work, my friends and I chat over lunch and/or Snacks... I'm looking for ways to replace this time with other satisfying, yet healthy options... I think I'm going to use a groupon and do a yoga session w/ all of my friends for my birthday or rent gym space and get a trainer friend to do a boot camp w/ my closet girlfriends followed by massages... I'm sure this is normal!! I feel so unprepared though... like, I haven't found a Protein drink that I like (I have a few more to try)...I don't know what I'm going to do about clothes and cooking and yada, yada, yada.... Just pre-op jitters???

Best wishes!!!!

Thanks guys!! I can be a worrywart!!! I just want to get this right!! (Of course, my doc says, I shouldn't think about getting stuff right all the time, just about doing the right things one day at a time).. and it's true... I'm getting better! You all are some supportive and full of wisdom.. I really appreciate it!!!

I start my pre-op Dec. 15th or 19th... It's only a week.. I guess I'm just nervous!! My family insisted that I was doing well losing weight on my own.. LOL.. somehow, everyone has found out about my surgery...hmmmm.... I'm okay.. just need to drink more Water and not miss meals... I hope I've lost a few more pounds when I see my doc on thursday! (fingers crossed)...

Hey Peeps!! Just checking in.. My holiday was good.. I drove to MS to be with my family.. but I caught a bug or something... I was soooo sick on Friday.. I didn't eat a lot, but I did have more sugar than I normally do... it's good to have relatives in the medical profession ... my sister popped me w/ a phenergan shot and sent me to bed!! I felt 100% better in time to drive back to Chicago... I'm a little anxious about my last pre-op appointment w/ my weight loss specialist.. I've been picking up old habits of missing meals!! UGH!!! Well, one day at a time... I keep telling myself.. Congrats to those who have been rocking their sleeve!! I pray you guys keep up the good work!!! Do let us newbies in on the secrets to success!! LOL... Best Wishes Tina

You guys are AWESOME!!!! I'm so ready!! LOL.. I'm glad we have each other!! LOL

Awesome job!! Very encouraging!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Awesome job!! I'm so happy for you!!!