My name is Gail Juarez and I am on the journey to having Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I have gone to my first meeting, got a referral and pcyhciatric approval and I am just waiting to see if I am a good candiate. I weigh 291 lbs and have fought all my life against my weight problem. I am a diabetic so this will may help me conquer that. I am stoked to finally doing something about this. I will blog on here about my journey, Nice to meet you all!

Hi Gail Welcome to VST! There are so many great and helpful people on here, I hope you get approved.

Gail:

Welcome and good luck to you. I was sleeved just over 2 years ago, in July 2010, and I have maintained my weight loss of just over one hundred pounds. Without a doubt, the decision to have this surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself and my family.

All the best to you,

Brian

Yay!!!! I got accepted and my first orientation is a 1/2 day long, can hardly wait for the 16th. I am on my way!

Congratulations Gail! Deciding to have the surgery was the best decision I've made for myself in a long time. The surgery saved my life in more ways than just my weight. I was sleeved on 12-28-2011 and have lost a total of 140 lbs since beginning my journey. I didn't find this forum until about a month ago. I wish I would have found it when I first started. I wish you the best and be sure to keep us posted!

You are what gives me, "HOPE" for my future. Your inspiring me like crazy and I know I am going to be telling people down the road my story. Thank you so much! Congratulations on your wonderful courageous journey, Success!

Hi Gail, welcome aboard! My name is Gail also. I'm on day 8 of a 14 day liquids only diet. I'm down 10 lbs. Yay... the liquid diet ain't no joke but its getting better each day. My surgery is scheduled fot th 10 th so i m also to the loosers bench. I know u will enjoy this forum.

I know the liquid diet is going to be difficult but I am up for the task. I finally am doing something for ME. Having raised four children losing one to a drunk driver and losing my husband to cancer in 2008 I realize I have been doing things for my family for 40years and now its my TIME. I feel really good about my decision and look forward to writing my success story here! Your all so helpful, truly!

I know the liquid diet is going to be difficult but I am up for the task. I finally am doing something for ME. Having raised four children losing one to a drunk driver and losing my husband to cancer in 2008 I realize I have been doing things for my family for 40years and now its my TIME. I feel really good about my decision and look forward to writing my success story here! Your all so helpful' date=' truly![/quote']

Good luck on your journey!! You will be amazed at how wonderful it is! I am 11 weeks post op and have lost 51lbs! I am now off my diabetes and BP meds! It's a wonderful journey!!

Went to meet the Surgeon today and lost 14lbs so far. He told me to lose 11lbs more and email him so he can schedule my surgery. I hope to have an early January 2013 date. It will be a fitting start to my journey beyond....so excited!

Hi Gail' date=' welcome aboard! My name is Gail also. I'm on day 8 of a 14 day liquids only diet. I'm down 10 lbs. Yay... the liquid diet ain't no joke but its getting better each day. My surgery is scheduled fot th 10 th so i m also to the loosers bench. I know u will enjoy this forum.[/quote']

Hi we have a thread called "I have a date". And we are all sleeved on the week f the 10th check n and we will help each other out.

I am n vacation in Cancun when I have to start my liquid diet. When I am in Cancun I am on a liquid diet anyway. Hahaha!!

I pray that I lose the lbs needed to get scheduled for surgery. I am on a mission right now, I have to be ready for the new year and get my life back. Its nice to meet you Gail and keep up your successful road!

My name is Gail Juarez and I am on the journey to having Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I have gone to my first meeting' date=' got a referral and pcyhciatric approval and I am just waiting to see if I am a good candiate. I weigh 291 lbs and have fought all my life against my weight problem. I am a diabetic so this will may help me conquer that. I am stoked to finally doing something about this. I will blog on here about my journey, Nice to meet you all![/quote']

Welcome! I'm new here also. Been a member since May 2012 but haven't posted a lot. I mainly read ppls stories and questions to get my answers. I rarely say anything on post. Bug i wanted to welcome you as everyone welcomed me. Enjoy!

good luck Gail !!! it is definitely a journey . exciting !!

Good luck Gail. I was sleeve 12/17 and the first few days post op were a bit hard bit now I'm feeling much better. I'm glad that you are doing this for you.