SmokyMtnGal2011

HATE GOING TO THE GYM IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT FOR ME!!!! All those skinny little butts working out - no legs rubbing together in their preppy little workout fashion statement accessorized gym clothes. GAG, PUKE, GIVE ME A BREAK. not to mention they look at large people as if they had a plague or communicable disease. NO GYM FOR ME!!!!! I have a treadmill, in the basement, and unless i walk by it (hardly ever go into the "Man Cave Basement area") no miles racked up by me. Lovey has a bow flex, again in the Man Cave Basement, won't see me cracking on that. I would like to get an XBox 360 Kinetic and some of the excercise games they have. Has anyone got one of them??? Are they worth the cost?? thanks for letting me vent.

are you drinking with your meals??? that will allow you to eat more than you really should and you won't get that full feeling. Reduce intake will get your scales moving again. My surgerical team said not to drink 30 mins before a meal, nothing during the meal and nothing for 30 mins after a meal so you will get that "full" feeling. Something to think about. Good Luck

Irene, what a great success story you are and a wonderful inspiration of us preopers waiting for our chance to shine. You are truly the Sleeve Master!!!!! Best Wishes for continued success.

Congrats on your victory!!! Rock that sleeve girl!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

Are you drinking only cold fluids? Have you tried warm liquids instead or visa versa? Does it spasm with all fluids or just thick ones ? you may have to experiment and see what your sleeve will tolerate. Before your sleeve fluids may not be your after sleeve fluids. Best Wishes.

FANTASTIC JOB working your sleeve. Even if you eat things not healthy for you, get back to your basics, remember the sleeve is your tool not the total answer to your new healthy body. You can do this. You are not alone, we are here for your support and praise. The pictures are great.

:welcome: Welcome Mouse Trap you have found a great tool to help with your weight loss adventure in the sleeve and this support site. The neighbors on this site are great with information and answering any question you may have. No judgements here, cause we have ALL been where you are today and probably where your will be as you continue your journey. Good Luck and remember you are worth it!!!!!!

I am still in preop but have suffered with facial hair all my life. the only thing that will get rid of it forever is LASER treatments. You must do these for a while to get the hair in a special growth cycle for it to die and not come back. I have had it done, it is expensive but usually the dermatologist will make deals for people with excess growth. I think I paid $1,000.00 and was able to go enough to stop the facial hair from growing back. DO NOT BUY the laser on TV, it is not strong enough to "zap" the roots. Go to a dermitologist to have it done so you won't be scarred. It is worth the money to have it done and feel good about your facial features. Good Luck.

Jayzer, I am so there with you. After all my research I would not do the band as 82% eventually get a revision to a sleeve. Why go through this twice??? Also, I have my sister who is supportive but there is no way I am telling Mom till afterwards. She has always been after me about my weight and I know what would come out of her mouth..."you can do this on your own, you've done it in the past before" EXACTLY, and have gained it back and then some. The VSG will be just the tool I need to regulate my potions sizes which I am not capable of doing. Please keep me posted on your journey. I have 2 months left of the 6 month supervised diet for my insurance so I should have my sleeve end of Sept or early Oct. By the way, this is not a cop out, we have tried in the past but we (do to genertics or metabolism or whatever) can't keep weight off like skinny people do. WE NEED THIS TOOL!!!!

Ajacobsen74 What a horrible journey for you. I agree with iegal, get copies of your Medical Records and get a 2nd opinion from another surgeron. You are paying the bill and deserve respect and to be heard!!!! Good luck and best wishes.

Stay strong Shoppingbeemom, your success is closer than you think. Please let us know how your journey continues. I love a good success story and yours will be a dandy. Best Wishes!!!!

Great Job Nancy, working that sleeve. Keep us posted on your progress. I can't wait to be able to type those words. continue Best Wishes in your success.

WOW WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ARE FOR US PRE-OPERS. I am more ready than ever now and have 2 months to go on supervised diet. You have had amazing results. Please take us through your journey some, what are you eating daily, how much, did you have an uneventful recovery, etc. YOU ARE A SUCCESS!!!! Thanks for sharing your story. WOW

:welcome: Welcome Carolina :cheer2: Good for you taking back your life. Please keep us posted on all your journey phase going forward. Most of us have been there, done that and didn't get the tee shirt. Best wishes and good luck going forward. You will be fine - you've got the drive to be victorious. This forum is a great source of information and knowledge which gives you the power to do anything.

YOU ARE MY HERON!!!!! Great job, glad you are doing well. Keep us posted.

Thanks for keeping me straight on that.

The bloodwork will give your doctors a baseline to see where you are now and as you progress thorough the process to see how your health is imporving. Don't forget, even if Atena denies you, APPEAL, APPEAL, APPEAL and find out what kind of WLS they will approve. the Sleeve is the first part of the Gastic Bypass so you could get it approved that way and just not do the duodenal switch stuff. I have heard of that happening. If your BMI is over 40 and/or you have co-morbidities (I hate that word) they should approve something. I am so greatful I have Cigna, they are a good one so all I have been hearing. I hope we can be sleeved close to the same time, it would be nice to have a sleeve buddy. I am still in preop and doing the 6 month supervised diet. Only 2 more visits so hopefully late September or October. Please keep me posted on your progress and when you get a surgery date.

CT That is a great question!!!! I have wonder that myself but haven't been able to type the question. I will be watching to see the results of your query.

Are you sure it is for your insurance and/or your doctor? I don't think any blood work with disqualify you, it should help you if cholestrol is high or triglycerids or sugar, etc. I have to have a bunch of blood work done as well and will still have to have pre-op bloodwork, xray done before surgery. Don't worry, you will be good to go I am sure. This waiting is the hardest for me.

to all thanks for the heads up to us pre-opers Your experiences really help.

Welcome :welcome: Glad you are here there is alot of information here. Please keep us posted on your progress and on your surgery. We are here for you so don't be afraid to ask your questions.

:rockon: WOW i still can't walk for 20 mins and you are running. YOU ROCK :whoo: :success1:

DOUBLE WOW that is fantastic!!!!!!! Great job!!! Keep going.

Lil Sister glad to hear you are doing well. I am so envious you got sleeved before me but so very glad for you to be on your way to a new you. Keep us posted and best wishes to a speedy recovery. Remember you are not alone and don't get negative you are too beautiful a person for that. :bananapowerslide: :Banane11: :grouphug4:

with your sense of humor, you will be fine. Lots of prayers and healing angels to you :angel: . Hopefully no nausea and low pain!!! Good Luck.