Hello everyone, I wanted to see how many May 2013 sleevers there are! What are you doing at this point to prepare for surgery? What are your stats?

I am scheduled for May 15th. So excited, but nervous!! I am currently 260 and my highest was 268 in February. I plan to get down to at least 250 before the two week Protein diet prior to my surgery. My goal weight is 150 which I haven't been at in about 7 years! I started my journey in January of this year. I was fortunate enough that my insurance approved me without requiring a 6 month monitored diet. I have a good amount of support, didn't start off that way though. First responses were "you're taking the easy way out", so I took them to information seminars which completely changed their views (whew!). I am extremely excited for the surgery because it's a new me. I can completely change my life habits around and start feeling better about myself physically and mentally. When I think back, I've realized my weight has kept me from making friends, going in public, and just plain living life!

I would love to hear all of your stories thus far and how your journey to getting sleeved has been!

Thanks!!

- Brooke

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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Surgery on may 6th, so 8 days post op. Down 7.7 lbs so far. The worst pain I had was from the drain, that was removed on the 9th. I was given 8 pain pills post op and I just took the last one last night, they helped at night since I toss and turn a lot. I'm on 2 weeks full liquids, getting about 50g protein a day. I was making very thin potato soup the other day and it went down fine, but then I forgot about my limitations and had a slice of the soft potato. I thought I was going to die, it hurt so much to get it down. So for now I'm happy sticking with liquids. My incisions seem to be healing fine, they just itch a little bit from the scabbing process. The only other issue I had was starting my period early even though I'm on birth control, the first day was horrible cramps, but it feels like normal now.

I had the same thing where my period got a jump start...doctors said the hormonal changes from the stress caused it...

surgery tomorrow! 1:00 pray for me yall....

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: janice5/23, greeky83

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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surgery tomorrow! 1:00 pray for me yall....

You will do great. The first 24 hours is the worst. After that each day builds on the previous.

-Jonathan 5/8/13 sleeve date

surgery tomorrow! 1:00 pray for me yall....

Praying for you girl... You will be fine!!

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: janice5/23, greeky83

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213,amgood

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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1st: mswanda9577' date=' cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission, lms71

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: janice5/23, greeky83

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213,amgood

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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Hi there! I am getting sleeved tomorrow! I am quite nervous. I am 5'4 and about 290lbs. I am looking to get to 150lbs. I know it will be a lot of hard work but I am so ready for it!!good luck all

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission,Ims71

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: janice5/23, greeky83

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213,amgood,jellybeansoup

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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Good luck prayers coming your way...

My surgery is scheduled for May 28th. i have always been bigger than most' date=' my highest weight was 280, I would like to get down to 170-165. My mother is supportive, but my daughters father, and older sister feel I am taking the easy way out. I have not been in the 100's since grade school. So Im looking forward to this new change. I am so grateful to have found a forum that is supportive.[/quote']

I just found out my surgery date is May 28th as well!!

Hey everyone, I've been stalking the VSG page for a while, but this is my first post. I went today for my admission paperwork, EKG, and blood work. My surgery is the May 21st. I am having my lap band removed and sleeve placed, my anxiety is through the roof. I know it's normal to feel anxious before a surgery. I guess I feel more nervous about failing the sleeve, like I did the band. I know I can't think that way, but I'm so creaking nervous. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts..... Good luck everyone.

1st: mswanda9577' date=' cejiogu

3rd: smsgrl2009

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, ramirelek

7th: ChristenOnAmission,Ims71

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, mistysj

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, Emoser55 16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee, Mon22

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin, Babyhellfire

23rd: janice5/23, greeky83

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728, cms213,amgood,jellybeansoup

29th: erics300

30th: bamagirl57

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Reading about all you MAY SLEEVERS is getting me excited for my JUNE 5th surgery.....praying for everyone and wishing the best of luck and No Complications!! HAPPY SURGERY/HAPPY HEALING!!