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I read and researched for over 6 weeks before I discussed my desires to have the Sleeve with my husband. He is the king of negative! I knew I would have to "educate" him somewhat, because the only knowledge he has is with my sister's RNY experience. (She has done great, btw, except that she is 18 mos. post op and she JUST started taking her Vitamins and supplements! So, until recently she didnt look very "healthy") One week ago today, I talked to him. I was proud of him, as he didnt shoot me down. He told me he would support my decision. He asked me if I thought it was a "necessity". I asked him to go to a seminar with me, and he told me I needed to figure out how I was gonna pay for it before we started doing all that. I am working on the money.... This morning, I made pancakes from scratch and he was talking about how he didnt see how the kids could eat 3 pancakes because he couldnt even eat all of the two he had. (He has NEVER had a weight problem, btw) Then I said after I have my surgery I will only be able to eat this much, and I cut off a chunk about the size of a half dollar. Then he burst my bubble!!! He said "I sure hope that is the answer for you! Because I dont really think that is gonna be it!" I didnt even say anything...argh! It makes me not even want to talk to him about any of it!! Even if I have always failed at my diets....I do believe this surgery is a necessity for me....I do not think it is the easy way out.....and I know it will be the answer I am looking for!!! It sure would be nice to have him "support" me fully....just dont think he knows how to do that! Sorry for the rant! Karen

I am so glad to hear that your surgery went well!! I have been thinking about you and wondering how it went..... Keep us posted on your recovery! Save room for me on the loser's bench!! I am coming right behind you!

For work reasons, I called and changed my surgery date to June 21.....Woohoo! A week earlier for me!!

Wow! I think he sucks!! What a jerk!! I would definitely call and ask for a referral to get a second opinion. You shouldnt have to give a reason why, and if they ask you, you could always tell them the truth, that he was a total A$$ and was very unprofessional and rude to you! Dont settle to be treated like that!!

My consult went great and I am scheduled for June 28!!!

Thanks yall!! And I am so glad to have some fellow sleevers on the same day!!! How cool!

I am going tomorrow for my consult with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, La...I am sooo ready!! It is a good feeling to know that this is all beginning to come together.... Now, hopefully I wont forget to ask any questions.... Wish me luck!!:thumbup: Karen

My consult went good!! I am scheduled for surgery June 28!! I cant believe this is all really happening!! I am sooo excited!

Thanks yall for being so great! My consult is scheduled for tomorrow at 3pm. Hubby is coming around, thank goodness! I am doing the right thing for me....and I have almost got the money I need. As far as why he is telling me to figure it out, that doesnt mean he isnt helping with that, just that it is one of those things that I am doing....it all comes out of the same pot in the end....

I have not been sleeved yet, but I am wondering if it is possible that maybe your stomach is not hurting because it is all healed up??? Dont really know if that is the case, but it is just a thought....

Thanks for sharing!

I am gonna look for these at my Target....I am trying to buy a few things at a time for after my surgery.... Thanks for sharing!

You should be able to access your insurance policy online to see what your exclusions say. I knew my policy specifically state that it did not cover ANY type of WLS but I submitted for insurance approval anyway, with no luck, so I am a self-payer....but check your policy and see. Here, in Louisiana, the sleeve costs anywhere from $9800 - 14,000 cash.

woohoo!! Congrats!

Congrats on the quick date!!

Congrats! You will be in my thoughts and prayers....update us as soon as you feel up to it....good luck! Karen

I have seen posts about protein bullets too....

I agree about the pics....and the measurements! One thing for sure, when you go back and look at your pics you will say to yourself "i really do look good!" and you will only continue to look better and better.....

That is great!! Congrats to you!

All of yall Texas peeps are sure making my belly homesick!! I could spend 3 days having a last meal at all of my favorite places to eat....lucky for me I dont live there anymore, and it will be 6 months before I go back....so no Babe's Chicken or Frescos for me!!

There is one in Roanoke just north of Keller off of 377.....I am jealous!! LOL

Lordy, if I still lived in Texas, I would be eating at Babe's in Roanoke!! That is some yummy stuff!!! Yea for you!

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.....good luck tomorrow! Post when you feel up to it and let us know how you are doing... Karen