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OOOOH, Tiff! You go coomando?!? I love it!!!

Wow, Tiff! As always, you are a true inspiration! I hope to be like you one day!

As I watched my perpetually skinny husband and his daughter and her husband (probably 300 lbs each) tuck away huge amounts of food over the weekend, I started to think, maybe I should just try to eat healthier, be more active. Today I wolfed down a roast beef sandwich and curly fries like no tomorrow. I cannot do it on my own. If I do not have surgery, I will never be any thinner. Truthfully, I could continue on as I have and stay around 200 lbs. I could eat whatever I want, as much as I want. I could. But I don't want to be a fat, old lady. I want energy for other things. I want to wear nice clothes again. And I don't want to lose weight and then gain it all back. So the sleeve will give me restriction. That's what I need. Just reduce the quantity of what I eat. I expect to eat carefully for the first 6 months. Lean protein first, veggies/fruit, then carbs. I imagine I will have lost most of the weight I have to lose by then. Then I will be able to allow myself more treats. But I hope to eat like all of the other skinny people eat. Small amounts of normal food, which includes some sweets and "bad" food (fast food) now and again (once I am through losing weight). Being around super over-eaters all weekend almost lulled me into thinking I don't need this surgery. After all, neither of them thinks their weight is a problem, why should I? It sure helped to get on this site this morning to get recommitted. I AM recommitted. VSG - here I come!

I'm dreading my post-weight loss boobs. I am currently a DDDD, or a G in European sizes. I'm predicting two floppy, empty skin bags!!! Even in high school, I had D size boobs and weighed 125 lbs. So maybe they won't disappear all the way? Time will tell!

You go, girl!!! I love reading your posts - you inspire me! Keep up the good work, and forgive yourself those little "indiscretions". You will be back on track in no time. Ren?:thumbup:

WTG JoAnne! So glad you are feeling well! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Good to know, Mona! Glad you are on the mend.

Welcome, Dani! It sounds like you will have lots of support. That will be very helpful for you. Good luck with your journey!

Good resistance to that scale impulse, Deedee! I think the lack of cable is far more tragic!!!

Looks like I'll be starting my new life in the new year! Just got back from the surgeon consult. Wow, Dr. St. Laurent is a cutie! I really like how pragmatic he is. No drama, no shame...no dire warnings... One of his helpers in his office said something I have been wanting to hear. "In a few months, it will be like you never had surgery." That's what I want. I want to just eat small amounts like skinny people do naturally. I can't wait! He thinks I can lose all of my excess weight, since my BMI is pretty low (34). No presurgery diet. He will use a 38 French bougie since he thinks my stomach will be shorter than someone who is more obese. For very high BMI, he uses a 36, since the length of the stomach will be more. That way the VOLUME of my stomach will be correct. (I get it!) We are taking a cruise for Xmas, seeing kids and grandbaby early the next week, then surgery. This way, I will not have to miss much work. A new year, a new me! :ohmy:

I'm so happy for you, Deedee! You will be a FANTASTIC instructor! The act that you are as concerned as you are guarantees it! Congrats!

I have been alternating between this site and OH's VSG message board. I noticed that there are few posts from sleevers in general, compared to the other surgeries. Why is that? I know the sleeve is newer, and fewer people have had it. But I also think (hope) that sleevers have the fewest complications/problems, thus do not post looking for help as much. Also, perhaps sleevers don't need the constant support that bandsters do, for example, because there are fewer adjustments/changes with the sleeve. At least, that is what I am hoping. And if you are sleeved and just lurking...please post! We soon-to-be-sleevers have enquiring minds and want to know! My surgeon consult is Monday morning. Man, am I excited!!!!!!:ohmy:

Ditto, Tiff! Have a wonderful trip!!!

Nice, Deedee! I knew it would get better for you, girl!!!

Congratulations, Ky.Hen! You have worked hard to get to Onederland. Reward yourself!!!

Hey, ldswims! You are doing everything right and heading in the right direction! I, for one, enjoy your "drivel"!!! Keep posting, and keep up the good work - I am rooting for you!!!

I have read that some sleevers don't lose their hunger till they start on solids...I'm still pre-surgery, so I am no expert!! Hopefully, it will be short-lived!!!

I am sorry for your stressful week! I'm glad you got to sort thru things w/DH, and congratulations on your audition!!! Way to go!!!!

Hasn't happened to me....yet! Still pre-sleeve and that whole Breakfast (2 eggs, hashbrown casserole ( I use to loveeeee that ) 1 sausage- 1 bacon- 1 piece of ham.... and biscuits and grits.) sounds doable to me! yum! I can't wait to not finish my food!!!! You guys give me hope!!!

I saw my PCP yesterday for my itchy ears (allergies) and told him I was considering WLS. He said he was on board, since it would help me with my HBP, high cholesterol and diabetes (type 1). He asked me who I was planning to use as my surgeon. Turns out, Dr. St. Laurent (my doc) was who he was going to recommend! He also agreed that the sleeve is the way to go. I feel very reassured that he was in support of my decision. Things are looking more and more positive! Now if I can just get in to see Dr. St. Laurent!

Thank you DeeDee and Tiffy - you guys are inspiration to me. I love reading your posts. I feel so reassured that this site is here and provides so much support. I will be counting on it!!!

Well, I think I am going to get the sleeve. I met with the bariatric counselor twice, and she thinks the sleeve would be better for me. Plus, since Cigna doesn't cover the sleeve, I don't have to try to meet their requirements. Just self pay. And convince hubby! I was going to have to gain/use weights/etc. to meet the requirements, also. Now - no worries. All of those ideas I sent were things I thought about doing! Who are you going to have do your band? (forgive me if you told me already!)

rolls of quarters in your pockets! great big platform shoes! ankle weights! lots of salt! stuff your bra with pennies/rocks/bags of water! (ok - I'm getting a little silly!)

Here I am at work, not working. Again. I can't focus on anything but getting VSG. I am reading all of the threads, looking at the pictures, thinking about the surgery...NOT doing my work. I was never very good at using my time wisely. There are lots of things I COULD do here, but nothing very pressing. So I just sit, perusing the website, feeling guilty. Why am I such a procrastinator? Why do I keep putting things off? If I would just take one small task and follow it through, I know I would feel better and want to do more. I think I put off things that I am not sure of all of the steps - when I hit a small roadblock, I stop, "well, I guess I'll do that later." And I let the negativity push me further down. My "all or nothing" view causes me to throw in the towel for the day if I start off bad. Am I using the surgery focus to keep me from having to work? The therapist said I am feeling "HOPE". Is that why I am so drawn to the website and spend all day thinking about it? I will get all of my work done eventually. I always do. I just wish I could be more proactive...

Wow - I can hardly wait! Sounds wonderful, Tiffy!