Eloray

I have the same thoughts as you are having too and more. I have a surgery date on Jan 29th. I havent made plane arrangements yet cuz that would defintely make it a reality. I really want to do this but is this thing the next big thing to do for loosing weight. Will i really become a healthy eater. I worked on being a healthy eater for 20 years it was a daily struggle. It takes alot of focus which when you have a family of 8 it is just not possible all the time. I dont want to always think about food what to eat or not to eat. I just want to eat healthy amount whether it be a cookie or broccoli. I so want this to be the tool to help me be successful. I think if i wasnt a self payer and insurance was picking up the bill I would so jump in head first. Hopefully things will become clearer as we ponder what best for each of us. Good luck.

Wow you look great!!! Love the one where your hair was down. Great pic.

Hi Lucill35, I 'm actually penciled in for Jan 29th 2011 with Dr. Aceves. I am scared to make it a reality. This is the first time i have said anything. I have a family of 8 and using all that money on just me just doesnt sound logical or sensible. What if I fail. Which i know alot about. Losing weight has been my nemisis for a long time! The last 3 years it has beaten me down to no return. My sister had the lap band surgery with great sucess so i start looking around and here i am. The money thing is giving me anxiety; I think just do it on you own and save for a rainy day. But i havent cancelled yet so if i get things secured I will pm you so we can look out for each other when we arrive in Mexico. It will be nice to have friend during this journey. Sound good? :rolleyes:

Now you know he thinking like a teenage boy again. Have fun in the bedroom or where ever. Yeah for you!!

Lookin good !!! Doesn't it feel good to be stylish and up to date. Glad to hear you have a doctor who cares. Yeah for you.

Patient is probably not our strong suit. I know when i decide to something i want to go 0 to 60, NOW! I do hope you find some joy during this time you are stalled. Good luck it will come look at all this support that tells you it will.

Hey 40 something sistas, I have just decided to be sleeved so I trying to get things started. I turned 40 this year. I have been battling my weight for almost 20 years. I feel like Ive been stuck and I want to be free. I feel the sleeve will help me live again. I have 6 beautiful children. 3 boys 19, 16,14 then 3 girls 9,8,6. I ve been married for 20 years to a wonderful, hard working man. I have been very blessed in my life but has been overshadowed at times because of my weight. No more, Im ready to bask in the sun and blessings the Lord has given me.

Ive decided to get the sleeve so getting the ducks in the row still. Don't have time right now to write a big list but here are few things ill enjoy. -my thighs/butt wont be wider than the toilet -not having my legs rub together and hearing that swishing noise -dont have to wear a girdle to make the dress look better. Like it really helps -Not being fat girl humping on a skinny dude(dh) - Having thighs that are not bigger than somebodies waist. -finding my athletic side again, miss her -having hope back knowing what i do will make a difference - trying again

I truly feel sorry for the obstacles you are facing. This is kinda hard but try to find away of feeling like a victim or this surgery will be for not. You need to take your power back and then own it. Here are my suggestions on some of the obstacles is there any way to set up a car pool for your husband? Could you take/pick him to work a few days of the week or month. I had little ones like you and i set up an hour of exercising for me. During that time the kids need to entertain themselves (put on there fav movie) could not interupt me. I made sure every need was taken care of. feeding, drinks, potty time, diapers. if they cried i just let them after awhile of doing this it became eaiser for them and it became routine. some days it didnt work but majority time it did. For eating you must plan for month of groceries if not more. Amazon has some groceries. Do you have church or some kind of group who could help you with rides or with baby sitting. Be resourceful. Let your husband be. Become what you want to be. Pray God will help you see a way. God Bless.

you look really great!!! I like your profile pic too you look great in red. You rock 168.

Wow you look great!! You made me smile when you said you enjoying loosing weight. I have never had that feeling. I can't wait to feel it.

Way to go!!! I am happy for you.

Hi HopeandFaith, Im right there with you since I have looked into this surgery option one day im doing it will be okay.Tthe next i can just do it on my own, I have to still do the work. I think, can i spend that money on me when my family may need it on a rainy day. But then i feel its a rainy day everyday when i weigh this much. My thoughts are do to it in early February now changing to March I might just keep putting it off. I think things will change once the holidays are over so i can focus and not have something on the back burner. I m kinda glad Im self pay so when i do decide i can set it up quickly. Good luck with insurance may things go smoothly and rather quickly for you. Keep your dream alive til then. Eloray

YEAH FOR YOU!!!! THAT DEFINATELY DESEVERVES A HAPPY DANCE AND KICK UP YOUR HEELS ACTION!! WAY TO GO!!

I m still a researcher but aren't you a due for a stall. Been reading quite a bit it seems everybody has a stall around the 3rd week. I know you need to change things up but try to relax and really try to be patient.. Lol Good luck!!

Hi lisabug, I just wanted to say my two cents worth. First, congrats on your surgery. Second, Sorry your husband is not on your band wagon at the moment. Third is I know this is a time where you would love to think "whatever honey "but I really feel you need to speak to him and set things right with him. Not that I find fault with you. I would just not like to hear later down the line that you do seperate from him and hurt your family. Things I learned in the past year is sometime we need to humble ourselves to our spouse and pray and pray for him/her. Especially when they are not treating us like they should. Also pray for yourself to be able to love him like you want to be love.God bless Eloray

Hi I am in research phase and have read a lot of talk which has been very informative. I was wondering to those maintainers who are 1+ years out are you still enjoying your sleeves, any complications, have you been able to keep the weight off, do manage to become a recovering food addict in a healthy way . I have been dieting for 20+ years and my body is relative healthy no complications(yet) but my mind went after i decided to jump off the dieting crazy train. Its been a year since i have followed any knd of diet plan. I am a mess! I go through a lot of bouts of depression because i can't diet anymore but I can't like myself at this weight. Im scared that even though i will be thinner will I need to "diet diet" or will this tool help you become one with food.