Back in 2011, I had decided to get the lap band. I did all this research had discovered I didn't think it would be for me. My weight continued to go up and down as I tried again on my own. I've been overweight my whole life with a few spirts of weight loss by torture. My PCP told me to look into the sleeve...I'm loved what I read and researched. I'm starting my journey now. I'm sooo tired of being in pain and uncomfortable all the time. I would love to cross my legs or know what it's like to shop in a smaller size store. But mostly I would love to not have the worry of diabetes that runs so rampant in my family or heart disease in which all of my 6 uncles, grandparents have died from. Along with the congestive heart failure that took the lives of 5 aunts and 3 cousins. I'm very tired of attending funerals and gave me a realistic perspective that if I keep going this track I would be attending my own.

Similar story, heavy all my life and decided to try it on my own before I did anything drastic with surgery, that was about 60lbs ago. Now heavier than when I first started. Everything you listed are great reasons to want this surgery and even maybe need it. Your surgery date will be here before you even know it and you will more than likely dodge diabetes along with heart disease. Good Luck to you!

I so understand you I watched and took care of my own mom when died of heart failure, but truth is she died from diabetes, she was in heart failure, kidney failure, neuropathy, blind, copd when she died it was absolutely the worse thing I have ever witnessed, diabetes kills slowly and it takes away everything that brings us joy in our lives!!! I hate it!!! I am also just beginning, researching ect. My surgeon hasn't seen me yet but is already working with my insurance trying times get them to approve at least my initial visit with him, so I completely understand where u r coming from... I've had bad feedback so far from my regular doctors but I still thru that believe that the sleeve could literally save my life, I see it as almost a life vest, uncomfortable, yeah a little, life changing, yes a lot, but life saving, yes!!! I wish you the best of luck, and let us know where u progress from, and where at r u during your journey???

I'm early on in my journey too-I sent in my paperwork to the surgeon along with my PCP referral. One of the forms gave space to list all things you've tried in the past. I laughed cause I needed another form! I hear drs all the time trying to persuade other avenues....in some aspects it makes sense-for some the more sick we get...the more money for them. I also watch my father-never had diabetes or heart disease but he's had two knee replacements and arthritis on his spine. I have the start of arthritis in my knees so I see myself in him years later.

Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey! I was in the same boat far as tired of tying everything! Weight watchers itself to me was a JOKE at the end! Surgery was my last option and after experiencing sooooooooo many health issues since the beginning of 2013, I knew it was ready. My husband and I have pretty good insurance and when they DENIED me I knew that if I gave up now I would lose hope forever. So, I took a deep breath and completed all forms online to go to Mexico and I never looked back since. I am ready for a change and I am ready for a new me! I am ready to give my husband children and live a happy healthy life. Of course I will be nervous on that day, but with my hope and faith, I think I will be okay-lol

So I say to you the same that just continue to pray and believe that you are making the right decision for your health and for your life.

I'm early on in my journey too-I sent in my paperwork to the surgeon along with my PCP referral. One of the forms gave space to list all things you've tried in the past. I laughed cause I needed another form! I hear drs all the time trying to persuade other avenues....in some aspects it makes sense-for some the more sick we get...the more money for them. I also watch my father-never had diabetes or heart disease but he's had two knee replacements and arthritis on his spine. I have the start of arthritis in my knees so I see myself in him years later.

You are my inspiration! When is your date? A woman I worked with got her procedure done in Mexico and looks amazing!! When you know...you just know! Only you can decide what's best and that's how I feel. It's my body...no one else has a clue what pain I go through! My hats off to u! I can't wait to get to that point!

Aww thanks! We can be each other inspiration! My weight has been the cause of everything! LITTERALLY!! Everything! From the colonoscopy, endoscopy, knee pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, abnormal menstrual, can't get extended life insurance because of my weight, signs of lupus, etc. I can go on and on. For the past two years I have met my deductible and some! That's why I said enough is enough and I have to remain focus! My date is December 8, 2014 that I arrive in Mexico with surgery on December 9th. That is true you know when it's time and Don't let nothing stop you for making the decision for you! Just make sure that when you start, please please start yourself on your Protein shakes to get your body used to it along with carving your appetite. Once you are sleeved you will already be used to the shakes and your body will be ready to accept the smaller amounts of the shakes. What day are you thinking for your surgery? Please keep me updated!

You are my inspiration! When is your date? A woman I worked with got her procedure done in Mexico and looks amazing!! When you know...you just know! Only you can decide what's best and that's how I feel. It's my body...no one else has a clue what pain I go through! My hats off to u! I can't wait to get to that point!

You are much further along than me! That's awesome!!! I am waiting to do the initial intake and hear from the surgery center (they told me they received my paperwork!) I'm also in therapy for things that have definitely contributed to all this weight. I too have had problems with fibroids and infertility (not a problem anymore since I'm single) but I love your advice about the protein shakes! I just got some Unjury sample packets. They taste good....but not sure how they would be after the surgery!!! Did U tell anyone about your surgery? Only my mother knows what I'm trying to do.

Oh that is so good to know that they have your paperwork! So, you should hear something by Monday but no later than Tuesday. I have never tried unjury shakes, but where can you find them? I heard that the surgery causes the taste buds to change! Long as it doesn't take away my taste for ice cream then I will be happy! Yes, I've told several people about the surgery! They think that I am crazy but hey, don't be shocked when they see my sexiness is defined!-lol. My parents are aware, but not all that supportive. So it's a hit and missed with them

You are much further along than me! That's awesome!!! I am waiting to do the initial intake and hear from the surgery center (they told me they received my paperwork!) I'm also in therapy for things that have definitely contributed to all this weight. I too have had problems with fibroids and infertility (not a problem anymore since I'm single) but I love your advice about the Protein shakes! I just got some Unjury sample packets. They taste good....but not sure how they would be after the surgery!!! Did U tell anyone about your surgery? Only my mother knows what I'm trying to do.

Unjury is really good-I ordered it from their website-it for real tastes like milkshake and they have unflavored protein powder that mixed in well some turkey chili I made. I just got a few samples due to just what you said that taste changes. I'm not buying anything right now. It may take me awhile to get the surgery-my insurance has a 6 month supervised diet period:( I'm trying to stay positive and just do all the research I can! Since you are getting yours done in Dec I can support you with you journey with encouragement while I also learn!!!

Congratulations on taking the steps to start your journey! I don't think you'll be disappointed at all with your sleeve journey! It has changed my life. I also started my journey because of health reasons. Like the members of your family, I actually found myself in congestive heart failure at 32 years old and knew that if I didn't change i would die and leave my kiddos with no mommy. I was definitely a mix of nervous, scared, and totally excited like you are. If you're interested, you can read more about my journey in my blog (linked in signature). I started it to document my journey and help others who are just starting out. :-)

Morning!

That sounds great!!! I am looking forward to those encouraging words! That sucks 6 months! I heard that some insurance requires that. We have Cigna and mine was only 4 visits which was 4 months, but hey what is another 2 months?-lol

I will have to try that and see how it will do with my system. Before I was using whey Protein, but it was so hard on my system. My taste buds started to change, and then atkins became too sweet for me. That's when the staff referred me to the one that I use now.

Thanks

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury is really good-I ordered it from their website-it for real tastes like milkshake and they have unflavored Protein powder that mixed in well some turkey chili I made. I just got a few samples due to just what you said that taste changes. I'm not buying anything right now. It may take me awhile to get the surgery-my insurance has a 6 month supervised diet period:( I'm trying to stay positive and just do all the research I can! Since you are getting yours done in Dec I can support you with you journey with encouragement while I also learn!!!