My name is Crystal, from Louisiana. I'm 29 married with 2 kids. In the last year I've been especially down about myself and my weight. I've always struggled with my weight but it got out of hand this past year at my heaviest weight of 225. After a few months of talking about the possibility of having a sleeve done me and my husband finally came to the conclusion that I would have it done. I had my first appointment in April and was scheduled to have surgery on June 2nd. It has now been one week post op and I'm feeling great and have so many questions! Went for my one week checkup and lost 11 lbs. Not sure if that's typical. Also I am surprised at the amount of energy I have. On top of cleaning everything in my house like a crazy person, I am also walking no less than 1 mile a day. Would love to talk to ppl that understand my new journey!

I'm from LA too! I'm having my sleeve on June 18th!! I'm super excited!!

Congrats on your speedy recovery, Crystal. I am scheduled to have my sleeve on 7/1, and I hope my recovery goes as well. This is a very supportive and helpful community. I've learned so much here, and hope that I can help others by sharing my experiences as I go along. Keep us posted on your journey!

Good luck on your new journey! I'm sitting nervously in the pre-op room now getting pre admitted! My surgery is on Friday! The whole Friday the 13th thing creeped me out!!!

I too am one week out of the sleeve surgery. I am 45 and live in NYS. I don't go for my first doctor apt until the 19th. I too have many questions.

Just wait... It gets sooo much better!!!!

Congrats to all of you for making the best decision of your life!!

I needed to read this. I had my surgery on June 9th and I don't feel great. I can't explain why but I don't.

I didn't feel like myself until about 10 days out. I cried for the first 5 asking myself "what did I just do?" But now 3 months post-op, 45 pounds down, from a size 20 to a 14/12...it's all worth it! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!

Hi crystal!

My name is Crystal to!

I'm new also

I'm also married with 2 kids

And started out at about 240 PDs

We have a lot in common!

I had my surgery may 6th and feel great

The first few weeks were tough but I found this forum to be VERY helpful

Keep in touch

I'm from LA too! I'm having my sleeve on June 18th!! I'm super excited!!

South Louisiana here good luck!

<p>Congrats on your speedy recovery, Crystal. I am scheduled to have my sleeve on 7/1, and I hope my recovery goes as well. This is a very supportive and helpful community. I've learned so much here, and hope that I can help others by sharing my experiences as I go along. Keep us posted on your journey!</p>

Thx! Good luck on yours too!

I needed to read this. I had my surgery on June 9th and I don't feel great. I can't explain why but I don't.

I hope everything is ok!

Hi crystal!<br>

My name is Crystal to!<br>

I'm new also<br>

I'm also married with 2 kids <br>

And started out at about 240 PDs<br>

We have a lot in common!<br>

I had my surgery may 6th and feel great<br>

The first few weeks were tough but I found this forum to be VERY helpful<br>

Keep in touch

Haha that's cool

I needed to read this. I had my surgery on June 9th and I don't feel great. I can't explain why but I don't.

This is your 3rd day out-- it takes awhile to heal. Meanwhile, just make sure you're drinking as much Water as you can and getting as much Protein as possible. The rest will take care of itself!

Louisiana here too! Got my insurance approval today for July 9th surgery. Lots of mixed emotions but excited for the most part.