Hey u guys... Im new to this site... Ill be officially sleeved July 23rd 2012.. Starting weight was 225..Current weight is 217.. Goal weight is 140.. If anyone has any words of advice, or just any kind of encouragement please feel free to drop a message... Im extremely nervous and it makes it even worse when you dont have that family support...Other than my husband and mother everyone seems to be against it.. so any encouragement would be helpful...

I can say I only told my parents, few VERY close friends and of course my husband. I just didn't want to be judged or listen to any unsolicited advice or opinions .

My surgery is 7/17 and even though I'm nervous I am also so excited.

As for nerves, I originally went in 5/29 to have a band put in but due to a gastric artery in the wrong place couldn't have it put in. So when all was said and done, I did have the surgery just not the band part. At first I was disappointed but no feel like someone was watching over me and is giving me the gift of a do-over. So after a little bit of getting my mind wrapped around changing to the sleeve - I am ready to dive in and start my new life.

You should just focus on your support system and ignore the nay sayers...people disapprove for many reasons but you have to put yourself first and do what feels right!!

I'll let you know how my surgery goes

Thanks so much for responding..And Im going to do that.. Block out all the negative ppl and focus on me and my recovery........ I wish you all the best with your surgery..

This is going to be the best thing you have ever done for yourself. You'll just wish you've done it sooner. I had my sleeve done may 27 2011. Six months later I had lost 70-80 pounds. I have forgotten now. I was at 305 when I started. I'm now 198. I feel so great. A little pain initially. Nothing that bad. I went to dr. Alvarez in Mexico. I was terrified. The worst part was the plane trip down. I barely fit in the seat. Now I want to go go go. Good luck to you. Just follow the inital rules with the diet plan until your stomach heals and you'll be fine.

My family knows, my real friends all know....people at work, only told 4 and that includes my boss....

The next 3 weeks will go by fast for you...if your doctor gave you a pre-op plan to do.....stick to it...the first 3 to 4 days will be hard, but its smooth sailing after those days....

I praise God I'm on the "losers bench" now....everyday I'm feeling better and better....

I hope surgery goes well. I can't wait for my date. I have two more months of maintenace for my insurance.

Good luck with everything.. I know waiting is like the worst part.. But it"ll be all worth it in the end...

Thanks for the encouragement.. Cant wait to join you on the losers bench, lol.....