August 3 is my sleeve date. Been a long process (or so it seems). Was originally looking at the lap band, but changed to the sleeve. Know I will have lots of questions, concerns and ignorance about this all, but also know I can find the answers here and from other reliable sources. Looking forward to getting to know some other former fatties. Happy summer!

August 3 is my sleeve date. Been a long process (or so it seems). Was originally looking at the lap band, but changed to the sleeve. Know I will have lots of questions, concerns and ignorance about this all, but also know I can find the answers here and from other reliable sources. Looking forward to getting to know some other former fatties. Happy summer!

Congrats on your date! You will love the sleeve, it's a great surgery and seems to be the easiest tool to work with.

There is a great deal to learn but hopefully we have provided the information for you right here!

Good job on your research in WLS types. The sleeve is far better than banding, you made a good choice.

How do I set my weight and all for this forum?

How do I set my weight and all for this forum?

You can go here and make your ticker - then you cut and past it into your signature

Weight Loss - Diet Ticker

Alex has a tutorial for doing that if you are not sure now to do it - it's not that difficult. You cut the code from the tickerfactory and paste it into your signature and then save your signature.

Welcome to the site - you'll love it -- and now Steve will have someone to hang out with in the men's room ... LOL

Welcome and thank you for posting. You'll find a lot of information here so post away and ask whatever comes to mind. You make an excellent choice to get the sleeve.

Welcome! This is a great board. Everyone here is very supportive.

Welcome, and congrats on your decision! ! ! I look forward to getting to know you. . .

Yeah, another sleever brother! Congrats on starting your new life

Had my final meeting with my doctor today. Mike is actually a PA and has been a lead force in getting this done. Next week is my pre-op and nutritionist meeting. Insurance approved the surgery but have to have a special pre-op referral. What a bunch of crud! But for Mike I am a learning experience for him as well. Liquid diet starts on July 19. Birthday is July 25, so celebrating before the 19th! :cursing:

Congradulations for getting ins approval and started with your required steps. PLease keep us informed of your progress. Happy birthday early. carol

Hi Bob!

Welcome and congratulations on your decision. I too was all set for the LapBand and changed my mine to the Sleeve. My surgery is the day after yours. I look forward to following your progress.:scared0:

Another brother!! GOOD we need some more men---I cant handle all these woman by myself...................LOL

Another brother!! GOOD we need some more men---I cant handle all these woman by myself...................LOL

I do not think you give yourself enough credit. ;o) Jaffa was doing well before you came. I think you can do the same.

I do not think you give yourself enough credit. ;o) Jaffa was doing well before you came. I think you can do the same.

Oh trust me -- he can handle it ... he's just being shy! :lol0:

Something tells me not only can he handle it, he and the rest of the men are loving it!

YES YES YES I do love it !!!!!

The more the merrier!! The odds are in us guys favor---YUMMY