I'm nervous and excited about getting sleeved. I'd love to network with people who are being sleeved and have been sleeved in Texas. Any words of advice and encouragement would be great.

hello and congrat and I am from Texas, all I can say is this was the best thing I have ever done for my self, I am down 57lbs and cant wait til I hit goal, I am already feeling so much better and I love the fact that I am not hungry all the time and I have no cravings like I use to, good luck

Another Texan here. I watched dozens of hours of Youtube videos from sleevers and RNY patients, read tons of testimonials, forum posts and blogs. Even got to talk to 3 people that had gone through sleeve surgery.

No matter how much reassurance people give you, there's always the lingering doubt that I'm the one that it won't work on. I had to go through it to understand how much it improved my life. No more hunger pangs, cravings, I can walk away from sweets, I don't gorge myself at the buffet, I don't feel the need to hoard food, and I am not always planning my next meal.

I had NEVER had any type of surgery before this - 46 years and never been in a hospital. I couldn't even pick a tattoo that I wanted permanently on me! So it took a lot of determination to make that 1st phone call to my insurance company to find out the process of qualifying for bariatric surgery.

I can only say that I wish the sleeve had been around when I was 21 instead of having to wait an additional 20 years to get it.

Another Texan here, just had surgery 2 weeks ago down 19lbs!! Although I am a registered nurse that works PACU/ER at a Center of Excellence, I still had reservations on the surgery for myself. I had to really think is this for me, once I said yes there was no stopping me. I must say this is one of the best decisions I have made, I have more energy and I am extremely optimistic. This site has boat loads of information, and the are a lot of veterans on this site who are supportive. Good luck to you c0c0, I wish you the best. what part of Texas are you from?

Howdy fellow Texan! There is a group for Texans and several Texans have posted in the USA Sleevers Forum. I will not be sleeved until June, and the wait is killing me! I am so ready to do this.

I love the online forums and groups! i did this kind of thing during pregnancy, and it kept me sane. You have already taken the first step to reach out to other Texans, but also be sure to find the April 2013 Group and Forum, as well as other Groups that you fit into. We are all in this together and I cannot tell you how impressed I am with all the encouragement I read on this website from other members.

Friend me, message me, or shout out whenever you need to.

Im here too. Lol. Im live in Ft. Worth area. This experiance with the sleeve has been great so far. Im 3 1/2 months out. Ive lost 46 lbs so far, cant wait till I hit goal. I have hit a stall for about the last 3 weeks but Im sure I will start losing again after my body catches up. Anywho, Welcome to our forum, we are hear to help and answer any questions you might have.

Oh one more thing, there are alot of Texans here on this site :-)

I am from Texas! I live near Dallas. I won't be sleeved until September. I just started the process and I can't wait to feel good again.

Jennifer

Me too...Houston area! Welcome!

I'm in mesquite which is right outside of dallas. I won't be getting sleeved till July/August though. My surgeon is Dr. Joseph Kuhn out of Baylor and Medical City. I can't wait to be sleeved but I'm currently on my 3rd month of the 6 month physician supervised diet. Lost 20 lbs so far and hoping to lose even more before surgery.

Best of your luck on your journey!!! All us Tx folk need to keep in touch and support each other!!

hello and congrat and I am from Texas' date=' all I can say is this was the best thing I have ever done for my self, I am down 57lbs and cant wait til I hit goal, I am already feeling so much better and I love the fact that I am not hungry all the time and I have no cravings like I use to, good luck[/quote']

Congratulations on your progress..thats awesome! When were you sleeved? Do you struggle with wanting foods you use to eat?

I am from H-town! Estimated to have surgery late April early May depending on approval....my last visit is April first and i have Aetna they say they are quick praying for quick approval, great recovery and surgery, and long lasting results!

Another Texan here. I watched dozens of hours of Youtube videos from sleevers and RNY patients' date=' read tons of testimonials, forum posts and blogs. Even got to talk to 3 people that had gone through sleeve surgery.

No matter how much reassurance people give you, there's always the lingering doubt that I'm the one that it won't work on. I had to go through it to understand how much it improved my life. No more hunger pangs, cravings, I can walk away from sweets, I don't gorge myself at the buffet, I don't feel the need to hoard food, and I am not always planning my next meal.

I had NEVER had any type of surgery before this - 46 years and never been in a hospital. I couldn't even pick a tattoo that I wanted permanently on me! So it took a lot of determination to make that 1st phone call to my insurance company to find out the process of qualifying for bariatric surgery.

I can only say that I wish the sleeve had been around when I was 21 instead of having to wait an additional 20 years to get it.[/quote']

How long ago did you get sleeved? You are the second person who's said that it stops cravings. I didn't realize it stopped cravings. How much have you lost so far? How was it adjusting to the new eating style before and after surgery?

Hello fellow Texans. Can someone please tell me how I reply to someone who's posted on my posted? I am super new to this. Thanks.

^{I had min one 12/27/12, and no I have no cravings for anything do not miss anything at all, some times if someone is eating something infront of me I might say mmmmm that looks good and may even take a bite but thats about all I need}

Hey...Odessa here. Was sleeved 3/1 and am 19 days post op..down 36 lbs! It's quite the adventure

I'm in Mesquite. Got the sleeve March 8 in Tijuana - Dr. Almanza. It's a big adjustment after surgery but it gets a little better each day. I haven't really had cravings for a particular food. I've just wanted food in general. I've moved ahead into soft foods already. I can only eat a little bit and take very small bites. I'm down 17 lbs in 12 days. Looking forward to losing more!