Hey y'all!

I'm starting my sleeve journey hopefully by the end of next month (June 2016). I've been overweight the majority of my life and am finally ready to be comfortable in my skin again. I'll be a self pay so everything is moving very quickly for me.

I had my initial consult Wednesday, May 25th. During the consultation I learned the differences between the band, the sleeve, and the bypass and opted for the sleeve. I felt the sleeve would be the safest bet for me.

I have a blood clotting disorder (Factor 5 Leiden) and had to schedule an appointment with a hematologist to get the all clear for surgery. That appointment is scheduled for June 7th along with my nutrition class. The nutrition class will cover the post op diet along with do's and don't's.

Once I get the all clear from the hematologist, it should be smooth sailing. I was told I would be scheduled within one to two weeks after my hematologist appointment.

I'm currently at 223 and my goal weight is 140. I'm so ready for this journey! I'll be updating my journal along the way. If you'll be having your surgery near the end of June please let me know so we can support each other!

Just for fun, a friend of mine who is a photographer will be doing a before photo shoot in a week and an after photo shoot a year from now. I have also been stocking up on the cutest drinkware I can find in the hopes that if I can make the liquid diet fun it might be easier. I want to make it all as positive as I can.

I apologize if I rambled, but I want to be able to look back and remember all the details. I'll be sure to post throughout my procedure and will check in with progress along the way.

Much love from Alabama!

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Good luck ! Looking forward to reading about your journey !

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Wishing you all the best. I am having surgery in July. Reading every experience.

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Thank you, both! I've been reading every story I come across as well. The ones I've enjoyed the most were the very detailed journals, so I thought one more couldn't hurt.

Sugary sweetheart, it will be fun to have another summer sleever's journey to follow!

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Good luck!

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I just got scheduled for surgery! June 27th! I will start my pre op diet June 20th and will go in for "pre op day" the 22nd for all my chest x-rays, etc.

27 days until the new me! I'm so excited!

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Awesome. Don't know how to work these boards or reply the correct way.

You'll do great this month!

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I don't either! I'm still very new here. Thank you for the support!

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Hi !! I'm also very new here. I made an consultation appt & assured my insurance covers vsg. have my consultation on July 5th. I'm nervous , excited , anxious. I'm reading this board everyday so happy I came across it.

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Congrats, Ivfavy! I'm so happy for you! I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get scheduled soon after your consult.

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I had my nutrition and fitness meeting today, along with my hematologist appointment. I learned so much in the nutritional part of the meeting! I learned what my meal plan will be following surgery and it looks completely doable! Protein protein protein!

My hematologist put me on blood thinner permanently but he cleared me for surgery!

I'm still set to have my surgery June 27th. I start my pre op diet the 20th and will start updating more then.

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I started my Pre-Op diet today. One week until I go under the knife! I'm down a little bit since my bariatric class (from 224 to 221) and hoping to get below 220 by my surgery date. I go for pre-admission day Wednesday. It's beginning to feel real! I'm including a copy of my pre-op diet for anyone who is interested.

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I hope none of this happens to you! From what I have searched, it is not typical? I am 6 days post surgery. I'm 54 years old and I must say that this surgery was far more difficult than I anticipated. I've read where other people go back to work after one week and I'm thinking NO WAY!!! My goal was to return in two weeks and I just don't see it happening. I was nauseated the first couple of days but that has subsided. I feel very tired, my incisions are very sore, I am experiencing gas pains in the chest and abdominal areas. I feel extremely bloated. There was a 10 lb weight gain post surgery that is starting to subside. I did not have a bowel movement for four days. Prayers would be appreciated! One positive note is that I do not feel hungry. That part is TRUE! I hope that I can move around more tomorrow to alleviate the gas. It's just not lady-like to even talk about that subject. Good luck to you!

Hello ThatKaylorGirl... Atlanta here Just curious if you might be using Alabama Weight Loss Surgery in Birmingham? I have an appt there on Tuesday to start the scheduling process. I'm hoping to schedule surgery by August since I'm also choosing the self pay option

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Hi, jess_ga! I'm actually using The Surgeon's Group, Dr. John Mathews. My scheduling was very quick as a self pay! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

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Surgery went well! The nausea was the hardest part of recovery for me. Gas pains have been minimal. I'm anxious to be home! Should get discharged in about 30 minutes.

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