So nice to have others that have as much weight to lose as me. I'm getting sleeved this Friday by Dr. Aceves and even now, I keep thinking that this will work for everyone...but me. I will be the ONLY person in the history of sleeve-dom that GAINS weight. lol

I'm sure it's because nothing has worked for me in the past seven years. Weight Watchers helped me lose about 35 lbs...once. But that's when I weighed 210 and went down to 175. Looking back, I can't even begin to guess how I allowed all this additional weight on my body. I feel crummy.

I'm doing this for me, then my kids. I am 42 years old. I'm not the same person anymore. I look way different, I don't like to go out in public or to public events. School and grocery store, necessity stuff, it's okay. But go to fun Christmas party with my spouse for his work - no way in hell.

My dad had his first heart attack at 43, so two years ago I took more aggressive steps in taking control of my health. I went to a cardiologist for the first time, had a stress test, ended up having a catherization. No problems, but good to know. I went to my PCP every other month in an attempt to get my weight under control. Sent me to a specialist. Found out I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I don't have a beard or anything, just can't lose weight for anything. I even joined WW again another three times this past two years. Fail.

NOTHING was working. Finally one day, my six year old daughter - who loves me dearly - said very matter of factly: I don't want to look like you went I grow up. I was sick. I tried to keep an understanding mom face on but it crushed me. Later, in private, I bawled. Decided that I was going to have WLS with or with my insurance's consent. Screw 'em. WLS was nothing new. I had been researching it for years, even attending a 'mandatory' information session for the Wisconsin Bariatric Center hospital over here. My insurance has a specific exclusion by the employer for any weight loss surgery.

I wasn't going to wait anymore. Was adement about the band, until I came across this forum, actually. When I met with a bariatric surgeon locally, I told him that I was considering the sleeve. He thought it was a good idea. We went over some charts. He asked if I wanted to schedule, told him I was shopping doctors. lol Felt good to be in control. Chose Dr. Aceves after many, many referrals and checked references. I am happy with my decision and am looking forward to being in the ONEderland club soon. :mad:

So here I am. Counting down the days. I leave in two, get sleeved in three. I would like to get to know other people here in this forum. Nearly everyone I know struggles with their weight, but something's missing. You have to have a LOT of weight to lose in order to know what that feels like.

Welcome! You've come to the right place for understanding and support. Please keep us updated on your progress.

So exciting!!!! I went to Dr. Aceves almost three weeks ago and was cared for so well. I don't want you to think you are alone in your journey. I went to my first WW meeting when I was 16 years old. And I thought I was so fat, and now I would take the weight I started with then and move on! I've done it all too, and hadn't found the thing that I could make a permanent lifestyle change. I won't sugar coat the first little while with the sleeve has been rough for me, I'm super tired and have had some ups and downs, but I can tell you with confidence that I can do this, and so can you!

Congrats on taking control! You will soon look back on this time of insecurity and it will be a blur. You are not alone, plenty of us have gone through that doubt of "will I be the only one this doesn't work for". I sure did. Have a safe trip and keep smiling!!!:001_unsure:

So nice to have others that have as much weight to lose as me. I'm getting sleeved this Friday by Dr. Aceves and even now, I keep thinking that this will work for everyone...but me. I will be the ONLY person in the history of sleeve-dom that GAINS weight. lol

I'm sure it's because nothing has worked for me in the past seven years. Weight Watchers helped me lose about 35 lbs...once. But that's when I weighed 210 and went down to 175. Looking back, I can't even begin to guess how I allowed all this additional weight on my body. I feel crummy.

I'm doing this for me, then my kids. I am 42 years old. I'm not the same person anymore. I look way different, I don't like to go out in public or to public events. School and grocery store, necessity stuff, it's okay. But go to fun Christmas party with my spouse for his work - no way in hell.

My dad had his first heart attack at 43, so two years ago I took more aggressive steps in taking control of my health. I went to a cardiologist for the first time, had a stress test, ended up having a catherization. No problems, but good to know. I went to my PCP every other month in an attempt to get my weight under control. Sent me to a specialist. Found out I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I don't have a beard or anything, just can't lose weight for anything. I even joined WW again another three times this past two years. Fail.

NOTHING was working. Finally one day, my six year old daughter - who loves me dearly - said very matter of factly: I don't want to look like you went I grow up. I was sick. I tried to keep an understanding mom face on but it crushed me. Later, in private, I bawled. Decided that I was going to have WLS with or with my insurance's consent. Screw 'em. WLS was nothing new. I had been researching it for years, even attending a 'mandatory' information session for the Wisconsin Bariatric Center hospital over here. My insurance has a specific exclusion by the employer for any weight loss surgery.

I wasn't going to wait anymore. Was adement about the band, until I came across this forum, actually. When I met with a bariatric surgeon locally, I told him that I was considering the sleeve. He thought it was a good idea. We went over some charts. He asked if I wanted to schedule, told him I was shopping doctors. lol Felt good to be in control. Chose Dr. Aceves after many, many referrals and checked references. I am happy with my decision and am looking forward to being in the ONEderland club soon. :thumbup:

So here I am. Counting down the days. I leave in two, get sleeved in three. I would like to get to know other people here in this forum. Nearly everyone I know struggles with their weight, but something's missing. You have to have a LOT of weight to lose in order to know what that feels like.

Well first off, welcome to the forum! We are a great support group . . Girl if this surgery works for me, it will work for anyone. . . i didn't think it would work either, but apparently it is . . . I only weigh in at my doctor appts so i don't see the stalls or stand stills at all. . . i go again on the 21st, then the ticker will change. . .i still am weary at times about my weight loss. . . you see i have dieted myself to 250 lbs about 6 years ago and as soon as i hit 249, the weight crept back on and kept going up til i was 350 again . . after that it was VERY hard to come off. . . had the surgery on Dec. 29th, 2009 and have lost quite a bit to date, but i still have to pass 240 lbs and not see a gain in order to realize this is REALLY working for me. . . so I totally understand what you are going through, also in the beginning this sleeve really didn't agree with me . . i didn't like it much, but now am really glad i had it and would do it again if i had too. . . it really does control your portions. . . but like the others have said, you HAVE to work with it in order for it to really work. . . yes that means real dieting and lifestyle changes. . if your willing to do that, this will work for you just like it has for most of us. . . good luck and keep us updated on your journey!

hello .. congrats and good luck to you

I was sleeved in april of this year and am already down 105 lbs. I also have PCOS and was unable to loose weight with many tries. THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU! Dr. Aceves is the BEST!

Ok lil update lil less than 4 months and 101lbs are gone

Ok lil update lil less than 4 months and 101lbs are gone

Isn't it GREAT!