Hi Everybody,

Just wanted to say Hi again, and I'd love to hear about everyone!

I am just under 5'3 and weigh about 188 lbs, +/- 5 lbs on any given day. I've lost and gained so much weight over the years and my body seems to like to stay here. I'm tired of lugging an extra 60 lbs around!! So I'm getting sleeve on June 14th by Dr. Kelly in Mexico.

What's everybody else up to?

I started off at 186 had surgery with dr almanza Aug 28th 2012 and now am down to 149-150.. My goal is 130. I am very small framed and am proud of the weight i've lost in these 2 months. It has been slow-going at times,but has picked back up this past 2 weeks....

slojo,

awesome..you've done very well in the two months. I hope to follow in those shoes soon, Nov 22nd. I need some help or i'm doomed to the fate of chubster forever- its just this summer I finally realized that without some major help, i'm never gonna be what I want to be, and thats thin for once in my life...

best wishes,

Traci

Cool! Good luck with your upcoming surgery. You'll be so happy you did it!!! Stay in touch...

sheppy33 - Good luck with your surgery! It's a big decision, and a scary one, but so well worth it. I never thought I could be this weight again.

slojo - Congrats on your progress! Sometimes it slows down a little, but just don't stop what you're doing, and before you know it, you will be at goal!

I went to a wedding two weeks ago. I hadn't seen the groom's mother in over a year. We were talking small talk, and when my husband came up, she started laughing and said, "I'm talking to you and had no idea who you were". Now, we've known each other for at least five years and have seen each other from time to time. I, and my husband, have had so many comments on what a different person I seem like now. I'm not a different person, but am now able to be the person on the outside that I have always been on the inside, but never let it come out because I was so self-conscious. I guess because even though I loved the person I was, I didn't like my body, and it showed.

I"m considering the spider VSG with Dr. Fernando Garcia. This is one incision through the belly button procedure.

now for my rant...you can see I'm rather conflicted LOL

I'm glad I found this thread - I'm a bit taller 5/6 (I was 5'7) but oh well maybe I'll get that inch back later about 207 lbs. I'm a self pay not even going to bother with insurance. I stay active but not as consistent as I need to. I don't eat junk food but i snack on nuts and stuff - consuming too many calories. I've cut out or greatly reduced gluten, soy,sugar, processed foods

With VSG:

I'm afraid of not being able to eat salads and fresh food. How do you get good Fiber? Would it work if I juiced them or does something make sleevers react poorly to them. Cooking them really well until they are mushie?

I'm not a big meat eater mostly fish and chicken. But just curious when could you eat ground beef? steak?

I'm afraid the pouch will be too small and I'll not be able to get enough protein/calories and I'll lose hair - Since I'm a light weight and will likely lose weight slower did you have hair loss or not?

I'm afraid I'll lose weight too fast and my skin will sag. How much weight did you lose every month?

Are there any resources that I can access that tell more about the pre-op process. post op lifestyle.

What is the eating plan when you are post op in detail? where do you find that out?

I have heard that people have a rough couple of days right after the surgery - what do they mean exactly? pain, discomfort, gas, bloating, edema, vomiting

Sorry to blast you all with questions but I've been popping around the forums to get answers for my questions - maybe I'll look to see if there is a local seminar - that might work

I have all these questions. If you are still around and have anwwers now, PLEASE share!????

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Hey sleevers, Anyone still on here?

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