I wasn't sure why I would need a WLS buddy as I seem to have no problem navigating the system. But I think it would be nice to have someone walk this journey by my side. I just have one more NUT/PA appt and hope to be sleeved in September (should find out by the end of August the latest if it's approved). Anyone wanna be my pal? I tend to talk things through a question a lot. I also tend to want to post about personal things at times and then will delete. I think this is where a buddy will come in handy for me

I will be your buddy Justine. I think we are pretty much on the same timeline. I am hoping for end of August/Early September date.

Okay, now what? Do we get little friendship braclets? I have not idea what to do next. And thank you!

And how do you do that on your signature with all the things you have done thus far and then cross them out? I have no clue

i will be your buddy also. I had my sleeve 5/17/12 but will still listen to your questions and any personal stuff you want to unload. To me so far the mental part of this is the hardest part. Plus I LOVE jewlery LOL

i will be your buddy also. I had my sleeve 5/17/12 but will still listen to your questions and any personal stuff you want to unload. To me so far the mental part of this is the hardest part. Plus I LOVE jewlery LOL

That's great! I just don't know what it means after this? Is there something I have to do or just know you guys are there to talk to?

I inboxed you.

Let me know what you think....

you can talk to us on here but it is a public forum for like chika did you can inbox us or most of us have our emails on here. I feel the more support you have the better you will do!!!

Okay sounds perfect. Thank you again for volunteering. How are you? Where are you at and how's it going for you?

I am always lookin for more weight loss buddies. I had my sleeve done on the 26th this month, so I'm a little ahead of you, but it's always nice to have support. As far as whether you wanna message back and forth, you're welcome to send me a message about anything you're thinking and we can chat or whatever. I'm a very open person, so I'm happy to answer/ask questions, listen to rants (I sure need to rant sometimes too =p), or just be a friend to lean on when it's tough.

Awesome love it. That was this past week. how are you feeling?

Overall, I'm feeling alright. I'm kind of learning the dos and don'ts for my body. I made the mistake of letting my brain be on autopilot just a little bit ago and tried to stand up from my chair without putting my hands on the armrests and pushing up - big mistake! I freaked for a second when I got an inch of the chair and fell back down with abdominal pain, but I think I just strained myself a bit and it's down to a normal level of pain now. Getting used to not being hungry is kind of strange. I was a big portion eater pre-surgery and now it's taking me about an hour to get down like 4oz of yogurt. It's different, but good. I'm having a bit of trouble getting all my Water in, but it's on my list of things to work on tomorrow =)

How many appointments have you had so far? Do they have you on a pre-op diet?

Ouch~ I'll probably do something of the same OR I'll be a big baby and not try to do anything...ever I'm not pre op yet because I don't have a date. I'm sure I"ll find that all out on Aug 13. If I remember correctly- my doc doesn't make you do a long pre op. I want to say 24-48 hours? I already quit pop- not because I have a problem with it but rather to just demonstrate that I will follow doc's orders after. I haven't lost a thing- actually I gain every month so I'm doing those kinds of things to demonstrate that I will do this. My PA doesn't have any worries though.

Right now I'm trying to find the vitaimins/protein that I want. My NUT gave me samples of Celebrate (so I ordered more samples) and a sample of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Soup (I about puked at the smell of it and threw it out). I Liked the chocolate milk shake so I Plan to order that. I'm confused though as those shakes look like they have the muli Vitamins in those as well. I don't want to buy too many ----- UGH- I'll talk to my PA on the 13th.

I am doing better daily. I am down 42 lbs from sw and 45 from hw. I have hit two stalls and both really messed with me mentally but they happen. It is really a mental thing for me because I am still so big and can only eat a small amount. Haven't started a regular exercise routine, everytime I start something seems to come up either an injury or having to work 12 hours a day a work. but I am loosing on average about 4lbs a week and I am wanting 15 a month so that is good. are you preparing for your surgery? what are you looking forward to?

That sounds like a good loss to me?

I'm trying to prepare. I quit pop and........ I quit pop I am preparing with educating myself a lot. I'm slowly buying things I will need. My brain just knows I don't have to do anything right now which has not worked in my favor as I gain weight every month. Hence- I cannot wait for my very last visit. I can't do this anymore

Hey I am new to VST too. I would like to be your buddy. I haven't had my surgery yet, I have completed my 90 days maintenance required by insurance and waiting for approval. I like the fact that of you three there are two that have already been sleeved and can be of much support. I am having a hard time deciding on whether or not to have my surgery before or after I go on my cruse Oct 14. Let me know if you three are interested in adding me to yr group. :-)