Hello Sleevetalkers,

I am scheduled to be sleeved on August 15th by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. I am soooo excited (along with all of the other emotions that accompany such a lifechanging event). My story sounds similar to some of the others I have read here and completely uninteresting compared to others; however, it is mine.

I have been slightly robust for my age and build since I was 8yrs old. Just a little "soft" or chubby. And, ofcourse, I fluctuated frequently. I felt comfort in being labeled "curvy" and men vying my affection. Ah, but those days are but a distant memory for me.

Now I am a mother of three beautiful children who make my life more sweet than I had ever imagined, and a wife to a handsome man who still finds me irresistable.

I, on the other hand, have a difficult loving myself due to the 100+ pounds I have put on in the past decade. So, here I am.

My isurance does not cover this procedure or any other type of WLS. I started researching the band and determined that the sleeve was more along the lines of what I wanted.

Like I said before, I am excited, I am determined and I am scheduled! The flight arangements have been made, the tickets are paid, I am sending my deposit check out by the end of the week and gathering my post-op diet needs together.

Congratualtions on making the decision that will change your life for the good. Keep posting and let us know your progress. You will love Dr Aceves and his staff, they are remarkable and caring people. Best of luck to you.

Welcome to the forums and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. As Ruthi said, you will love Dr. Aceves, his staff and the quality of care you receive from them.

I so agree with Ruthi and Susan -- Dr. Aceves is an awesome human being and one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met; his staff is totally awesome and make you feel as though you are the only reason they are there - you couldn't ask for better care in my opinion.

Welcome to our happy family. Glad you choose Dr. Aceves. You are in the best hands.

We will be here for you when you're doing that really fun post op diet!

Welcome. Ditto to all of the above. We understand where you are and will be here for you when you get back.

Hi Reddressgirl,

My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Aceves on August 17, so perhaps I'll see you there! I am very excited as well! Just two more weeks to go! :thumbup:

Carmella,

Yes! You will definitely see me there. In fact, I believe you will be having your pre-op work done the day after my surgery. And I will be leaving the day after your surgery. (I will come and check on you.)

The countdown has definitely begun! :clap2:

Is anyone coming with you?

WELCOME~~~~~~

I just want to say I am the resident dirty ole man, I am attached at the hip to Vegas-Angel, she and I are to be married on 10/10/10. That said, I am always a bit of a smart alick so take no offense.

I was sleeved on 07/11/09 giving myself the gift of life, I was tired of yo yoing all my life up to 310 down to 178 up to 275 down to 200 up to 255. I decided to do this for a number of reasons, one my lovely lady had it done two I wanted to be thin, and three I wanted to be healthy. This to me was drastic, to me I had to admit I had a problem with food.....That being done at that point it was easy to do.

Again welcome and we will all be here for you as you continue down your healthy path of life.