I'm on board to get the sleeve, hopefully January...Here's my quick story...2 years ago, I had surgery to get the LapBand, and due to excessive scar tissue (from a gallbladder operation), the surgeon was unable to put in the band. He mentioned the sleeve would be an option, but all I wanted to do was run far away from wls. Fast forward 2 years later, I have met with 2 different surgeons and after a long weekend of excessive eating, drinking and extreme fun and partying, meeting with the surgeon, deep soul searching, discussion with mom and husband - I am doing it!!!! I have jumped on the weightloss sleeve train and am excited!!!!!! I am 42 and can't wait to be extremely selfish and do this for myself and absolutely no one else!!!!! WOO HOO.....

I'm even looking forward to adding my ticker below....I had one in lapband talk, but after the surgery gone bad, I never updated it again...Unfortunately now it will be a few heavier, but eventually it will be much lower....I AM NOW A MEMBER OF THE VERTICAL SLEEVE TALK FORUM OFFICIALLY.....I'm really excited!!!!!

Bambi, I'm super happy you decided to "drink the kool-aid". You'll love the sleeve, and I can't wait to read your updates ! ! !

Bambi - congrats on taking the leap and "drinking the kool-aid." We're so happy to have you as an official member and look forward to hearing all about your selfishness!

Welcome! I can't wait to follow your wonderful progress. Good luck with your pre-op journey!

Hey Bambi!

I'm very excited for you! Do you have a date yet?

Ren?

thanks everyone....no date yet, but we're looking at January!!!! Woot Woot!!!

Hi Bambi,

This is NOT a selfish choice by any means. You reaching for a better life and better health may feel selfish, expense wise I felt that way too, but the gift it gives to anyone that is in your life by YOU living longer, feeling better, smiling more etc.. is sooo very worth it. My name is Chandra and I'm 2 weeks post op and I have noticed on at least 3 occasions that I am smiling. SMILING and sitting and taking things in life "in" in such a positive way. The sleeve for me and I'm "young" at this is already proving to be such a beautiful tool to help me get out from the control of food..and opening my eyes to possibilities of a better life.. I'm already living a better life... feeling good that I'm eating healthier and going to be able to "do this" for the first time successfully.

Good Luck to you.. I do think the sleeve is a top-notch choice!

:lol0:

~Chandra

I love the positive reinforcement shutterbug...So, glad you're doing well and smiling about it!!!! Can't wait to start sharing my smile with you....

Can't wait to hear about all your successes to come!!