I've heard of some people naming their sleeves (Frankensleeve, Sherman, Miss Diva), and I actually named mine, even though she hasn't been "born" yet. Almost like anticipating a new baby (does that make me weird? lol). Since some also consider their surgery date their new birthday, too! I made myself an adorable box that I'm keeping all my post op necessities in like GENEPRO, Biotene mouth spray, a new thermometer, Gas-X strips, flavored Protein samples, mini food containers for work, even a Glade plug-in for my hospital room (thanks Elode!). I even got an adorable gastric sleeve keychain. So, here's to "Verti" my sleeve to-be! Did you name yours?

Stevie the Sleevie ☺️

Stella :-)

My screen name is what I named my sleeve -- Tiny Tina. Years and years ago in the early 80's, I met a drag queen who did a song and dance act in a local club. She was about 400 lbs and her stage name was Tiny Tina. She wore sequins and very high heels and had incredible stage presence and confidence. I was so impressed by this large "women" who was comfortable in her own skin that it gave me, an overweight 22 year old a new outlook on how to "move" in a thinner world. I only saw her a few times (it was a gay bar and I'm not gay, so I didn't go there too often), but she made a lasting impression on me. I named my sleeve Tiny Tina as an affirmation, that obese, average or thin, we are all beautiful and deserving of applause.

Someone recently pointed out that Tiny Tina is also slang for some kind of street drug, and I was going to change it, but as soon as I got out of surgery, when I was still doped up, I started using it -- it it has felt right all along.

Ellen (and Tiny Tina)

I'm so boring. None of my body parts have names. Lol.

Milagro the Mexican Wonder Tummy

Y'all are so funny! @@Forsythia C'mon now! hehe

@@MeAndTinyTina that is an awesome story!