Papa Jack

Listen to these people. You will get fat again if you don't learn how to eat right. My Doctor has a year long classes set up to help you learn & keep track of these things. See if there is something in your area. The sleeve is a tool not a cure.

My 3 days after my surgery my daughter told me "Dad this is the best decision you have ever made.".

For me it was the 2 week liquid protein diet I put myself on& walking one hour everyday before the surgery. This put me in the right frame of mind. I was so ready for this. These doctors are not just fixing things but saving & changing lives.

Hi all, Got to Sentra hospital in Hampton VA. at 6:45 a.m., was taken to surgery around 8:45 a.m. Woke up in pain, but the hospital staff quickly adjusted my meds to control the pain level. I was taken down for a swallowing test around 2:00 p.m. and released to go home around 4:00. Everyone at the hospital was outstanding and very informative. Dr. Clark is great! Pretty sore today - and struggling to learn how to sip, instead of gulp my liquids. I am using a teaspoon to sip from. My stomach definitely lets me know when its had enough. So far I have not had to use my nausea medication - so that is good! Been trying to walk laps around my living room and kitchen. It helps release the gas that was pumped into my stomach during surgery. On my way to a new life!

That's a good idea.

Welcome here. Yea I think this is a better site also. You are doing great! You attitude is great. I was sleeved yesterday. I am very sore. But the air has gone away now. I would burp it out by walking in the living room to the kitchen. If you sit it will not burp out. You have reached a point in your life where you need this. Go for you! I told very few people also. Welcome again!

Today is my NEW BIRTHDAY!!! I went walking now getting ready for the drive to the hospital. I'll Chat later!

Yes it is normal because you are changing your life. You are at a fork in the road. One leads to weight loss & a new life. The other has you going down a path of pain & suffering & a slow death. Wishing you well.

How long are you waiting to have surgery? Now if this makes you feel better. I was on another forum & they have people from England on there. One lady said she is having the "Sleeve" done and was first told she was 13 months out. She just got a update and they added 10 months more on the wait list. This is socialized medicine. It would kill me to have to weight so long to get things done.

Hey Carolina Girl, My wife & I have made many trips from Williamsburg VA just for the BBQ in Carratuck NC. We always drive home with a few pounds of BBQ & Sauce. So I can relate to you. I'm being sleeved on Tuesday the 26th, because we would drive down to NC for BBQ. Welcome to this board.

Looks like you had a lot to do. Every insurance is different. Before you know it Aug 8th will be here.

I was very lucky. I went to the Doctor first on July 5th and having surgery on July 26th. So 3 weeks for me. Athem in VA is wonderful.

I keep stuff. You never know when you may need it. But I try to follow the rule "if you haven't used it in 5 years throw it out." So 3 months ago I decided my walk in closet was to crowded. I figured I would never be skinny again & threw out all my clothes under size XXL. You know the "one day clothes". One day I will wear it again. Then I saw the "sleeve" on Dr OZ & now on July 26th I have my surgery. Should of kept the clothes....

Yesterday I'm at Dr. Clark's office & I am meeting with a lady about my up coming surgery on July 26th. Towards the end I'm all happy & having a good meeting about what my life will be like after surgery. I tell her I first saw " the Gastric Sleeve operation on TV and I knew then I would never be trapped in this body again." When I said that I just broke down crying. I was fine one second & crying the next. WTF??? I was embarrassed. I did not have any clue this was going to happen. Goes to show you how your feelings can stay hidden. I guess it also shows how much this means to people like us.

You guessed right. Your hormones & body are adjusting. Read it in a book.

Now that's FUNNY!

Welcome! There are a lot of great people here ( like me! ) and advice. What happen to your cousin? Sorry for your loss. You will find very few people understand Weight Loss Surgery. Just remember you are doing this for you. You have to live with you. I have been told "dad as much as you like food!" My reply is "Right, as much as I like food. That's why I need this." So good luck & look forward to your post.

Welcome Glenda!

Might end up buying my old clothes by mistake. Better take the wife with me.

Wow you are on your way. You have lost weight already! Great! Your surgery is one day after me. I love your list, except about having sex with your husband I don't even know him... Papa Jack

Where can I buy a stick to beat the LADIES off when I lose my weight?

Wow I feel blessed my insurance Athem in VA approved me with no hoops. My BMI is 43. I was so happy to see that number. They scheduled everything that day. They have one lady who deals with insurance. What I do not understand is why the Insurance company's have us diet? We need the surgery, not another diet. I feel for everyone how has to weight for months. Now if this makes you feel better. I was on another forum & they have people from England on there. One lady said she is having the "Sleeve" done and was first told she was 13 months out. She just got a update and they added 10 months more on the wait list. This is socialized medicine. It would kill me to have to weight so long to get things done.

I first saw the sleeve on Dr. OZ show last month. Checked out the "NET" about this sleeve. Saw Sentra Hospital in Hampton VA is one of the top hospitals around for the "SLEEVE". Went to Dr. Clark's seminar Tuesday - July 5th Met one on one today with Dr. Clark - July 7. Insurance approved the sleeve. All pre-op was scheduled next week. JULY 26th is my surgery date. This 56 year old, 290 pound man is on my way to get his life back. NOW THAT's FAST!

Thank you!

Come to think of it, my wife did that once! I came home early & she called me by another name...."Sam are you back?" We laughed about that for months...