Hi all, I received a link to this site from a coworker. Both of us are on the Sleeve journey.

I had my seminar 4/23. On 6/6, I had my psych and nutritional evaluations. Got clearance from my PCP on 6/10. All I am waiting for bloodwork results and insurance clearance to get on with the big day. We have great insurance through work, so it is more formality at this point. When I went for my initial consult, I weighed in at 411lbs. Since then, I have lost 10lbs, so I am pretty pumped about that.

I am working with Bluegrass Bariatric Associates (Dr. Oldham) in Louisville.

I look forward to being part of the gang here.

-Pete

Welcome aboard,

this site is amazing. And you will get almost every answer you ever dreamed of asking in this forum. My surgery is 3 days away and I feel like I am fully prepared and 90% percent of it came from reading everyones journey....Good luck on yours and send your prayers to those that are going to be seated on the losers bench soon.

Hi all, I received a link to this site from a coworker. Both of us are on the Sleeve journey.

I had my seminar 4/23. On 6/6, I had my psych and nutritional evaluations. Got clearance from my PCP on 6/10. All I am waiting for bloodwork results and insurance clearance to get on with the big day. We have great insurance through work, so it is more formality at this point. When I went for my initial consult, I weighed in at 411lbs. Since then, I have lost 10lbs, so I am pretty pumped about that.

I am working with Bluegrass Bariatric Associates (Dr. Oldham) in Louisville.

I look forward to being part of the gang here.

-Pete

Hi Pete and welcome. . . your going to find alot of support and encouragement here. . I think you'll like it, I've been a member since August 09 and have had good success with the sleeve. Keep up the excellent work, and pretty soon you'll be on this side with the rest of us. . . and in no time flat, you'll be helping the newbies too. . . good luck to you and keep posting

Welcome Pete!

VST is the place to learn the nitty gritty about life with the sleeve. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

Tomorrow is 3 weeks since my surgery and so far so good. I am finally eating mushy foods and can tolerate

about 1 tablespoon of food per meal. I'm sure after my swelling goes away I will be able to eat slightly more -- the key is to remember you can't eat the way you did pre sleeve. You must eat slowly and in little tiny bits too see how much you can have...I find I can go from feeling okay to feeling I'm about to slime in a matter of seconds.

The hardest part is realizing that just because the food tastes good in my mouth doesn't mean my stomach is going to feel the same way. Finding that sweet spot is going to take patience.

I look forward to seeing you on the loser's bench!

EJ

Hi-

Welcome...

I'm 8 days post op -

did a 2 mile walk today, feels good.

sit back and don't be afraid to ask...

Welcome!