Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!



Recommended Posts

Alright my fellow February sleevers! There does not seem to be too many of us currently, but I know more will come along! Please join the February 2013 Sleevers group so that we can keep up with each other!!!

Happy Holidays,

-Liz

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My name is Carrie im 40 from Springfield MO. Hopefully I will be having my sleeve sometime in Feb I have had my first consult with my surgeon and one nut appointment. Now waiting on my psych appt. Have to wait though till taxes come back cause I have a $1300 deductible. But my insurance is paying for the rest.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Planning on going in late feb or early march so I'm joining.

I'm 29

Bmi 39 I believe

Im in Missouri

Going to mx for surgery

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Howdy! So glad to hear from all of you! Well, my name is Liz and I am from South Texas. I am 25 and I work in hospitality and I am currently scheduled to be sleeved on February 18th!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey I am nikki and If everything goes through I will be having my surgery in February. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I am borderline obsessed with all info about VSG. I am 30yrs old and spent my entire 20s on diets exercise and frustration because of my weight. I am ready to get healthy for my daughter. I want to be able to run and play with her and fit down a slide. I hate just standing there and barely being able to walk up the baby stairs with out losing my breath. I been going through years of debating which at one point I started everything and stopped cause I got pregnant.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey I am nikki and If everything goes through I will be having my surgery in February. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I am borderline obsessed with all info about VSG. I am 30yrs old and spent my entire 20s on diets exercise and frustration because of my weight. I am ready to get healthy for my daughter. I want to be able to run and play with her and fit down a slide. I hate just standing there and barely being able to walk up the baby stairs with out losing my breath. I been going through years of debating which at one point I started everything and stopped cause I got pregnant.

Nikki! It's wonderful to hear from you! You have the best motivation possible! You can do this!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ohhk so right after my post I visit my primary doctor and was excited to talk about my new journey! I was so disappointed he dismissed the idea told me he has no idea about anything on the surgery and we never talked about weight loss!! Plus he dismissed me for missing 3 appt now I gotta find a new primary and start over.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Some docs are like that. they can and will dismiss patients at their discretion. I guess they think their time is valuable or something lol! I know my pcp is not wild about wls because when I mentioned it to him he totally shot me down...hehe he doesn't know that I am going to be sleeved in February. He may dismiss me for going against his medical advice but OH WELL!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

407 lbs now with a BMI of 47(I'm very tall). I hope to be 380ish before the preop diet starts.

I'm scheduled for Dr. Kim on 2/14 at Wise Regional in Decatur, TX.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

407 lbs now with a BMI of 47(I'm very tall). I hope to be 380ish before the preop diet starts.

I'm scheduled for Dr. Kim on 2/14 at Wise Regional in Decatur, TX.

Best of luck to you Moe!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I haven't told my primary either. I should just get another one cause I have good insurance now. The surgeon that I've been seeing for my wls asked once about my primary dr I just told him that he knew and was supporting my decision.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Planning on going in late feb or early march so I'm joining.

I'm 29

Bmi 39 I believe

Im in Missouri

Going to mx for surgery

Amytug - have you selected a surgeon in MX? Planning on Dr. Ortiz February 27 in Tijuana. All the best!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My name is Carrie im 40 from Springfield MO. Hopefully I will be having my sleeve sometime in Feb I have had my first consult with my surgeon and one nut appointment. Now waiting on my psych appt. Have to wait though till taxes come back cause I have a $1300 deductible. But my insurance is paying for the rest.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Carrie P - woo hoo! Your deductible is fantastic and I'm excited that your insurance is covering it! Hope to have surgery in late February.

Right now, this all-consuming obession with VSG is getting the best of me! I'm making myself crazy with research, planning, and prepping for surgery. And its THREE MONTHS AWAY! I feel like a crazy woman....there are nights I can't fall asleep for thinking about this! Ha ha! Worse than a little kid - he he....

Hugs to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

February 18th with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana....can't wait :P

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Losing my hair in clumps and still dealing with "stomach" issues from gallbladder removal surgery. On the positive side I'm doing better about meeting protein and water goals and taking my vitamins, so yay? 🤷‍♀️
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×