ImLooznit

I also asked my surgeon about this, and he was like, NO you do not need that.. so I took a sharpie and wrote on the back of my drivers Lic. that I has VGS. I trust my Dr. BUT, just in case...... Ü

I have to add, yesterday I had to go see my PCP and I had not seen her since my surgery. She could not get over how good I looked, how all my test came back perfect. No longer on any medications since the day of my surgery. She then started asking me small questions and I told her I tell everyone I can about it, She asked if I would do it again? Absolutely!!! More questions, then she admitted she had never talked to anyone that had had the surgery, and her son really needed to have it, as he weighs 450 lbs. I flat out told her to it would be the best thing he did. She hugged me when I left her office and thanked ME for all that I had told her. Her last words were, keep telling people about it. I didn't even feel like I had been to her for a problem So you never know when you might help someone else... make that wonderful decision.

Congrats!!!! I wish we had a womens only gym here, but they don't. I do go and it was a big HURDLE for me to get out amoungst the men and work out, but I just had to keep thinking this is for me!!! I still bothers me some, but not like when I walked in 6 mos ago! I am there for ME, I pay the other NO attention... I do what I need to do for ME, and I leave... 95% of them time, I go in, do my thing and leave without saying a word to anyone... ear buds are great, you can listen to music, watch the TV's and it is code for I am in my zone, I am not here to chit chat..... Good luck to you, and after you get used to the routine you will love it. Keep us posted

I am much older than you, you could be my daughter, I have been sleeved almost 7 mos, have lost 77 lbs, at first I had LOTS of saggy wrinkles, then I started walking, and lifting weights, I do not have any sagging skin except on the backs of my arms.. and I am going to work on those.. My face, neck all have tightened up very well, I was and am amazed but my Dr told me up front to lift weights, it is much better for us than zumba, arobics, etc, he explained when you lift weight, you continue to burn calories for hours AFTER you have stopped.. I just renewed my six month membership at the gym.... NOE if I can get the Dr to fill out a paper saying he sent me to gym, I can claim it on my Flex plan at work!!! Best of luck to you!

I think we have ALL thought of telling someone.... THAT is WHY I decided before I went back to work to not keep it a secret. That way if anyone has questions, they will feel free to come and talk to me about it, and I have had a few.... I tell them all it is the BEST thing I have done for my health!!! We must all remember.. not all can afford it, and not all have insurance that will cover it, tho more and more are doing so. All we can do it not be ashamed of what we have done, as we ALL did it for our health... Don't be ashamed... WE DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT. share your story.. you may be the person to "push" someone to helping themselves....

Thanks for this ?? I will be 56 in May. I am 6 mos out from my surgery, I have no wrinkles! I do have some loose skin on my arms but the Dr assured me with weight training that 2 will go away. I have lost 75 lbs so far. I am always getting compliments from the men I work with, while the women all just stare at me with NO COMMENTS.. I feel soo much better, I feel like a person again, instead of just a FAT BLOB... I smile more!! I enjoy gong places with my DH and am no longer ashamed of what i look like... I got all my blood work back last week and it was all fabulous! The sleeve rocks, and I talk about it so others are not afraid to do it... If I can help one person have a better life, I am happy to help them. As far as the other, go to your PCP and get a saliva test for your harmones, you can have a pharmicist make you a hormone creme to rub on your arm daily that will help you greatly and it will be formulated for YOU, not everyone in general........ It will also tell them how far into menapause you are. Best of luck to you and to everyone else... God Bless America!!!

I remembered how COOL this felt also!! CONGRATS! It only gets better Ü ♥

Rico, that had to make you feel soooo good!!!! Congrats on all you have done, you look great by the way!

I agree with SandyD... Hubby, he took good care of me, and called the nurses when needed.... I could have cared less about the ipad, laptop, cellphone...... family is first!!!!!! and a wet washcloth for the face ♥ best of luck to you! keep us posted.....♥

Go to a Sleeve Dr in your area and talk to them, they will get you approve if possible.... best of luck to you ♥

I am 5 months out, and my FAVORITE food is "boiled eggs", chicken... cheese and yogurt... soft foods, because other foods still bother me.. I tried to eat grapes the other day and OH my... nope after one I could tell that was not going to work... take it slow.... drink your Protein... and try to eat what you can. Best of luck to you ♥

Hold your head up high, and say No I did it for my health, anyone that "cares" about you will not say that!!! I work with alot of catty women, all they can do is stare, while all the men are giving me compliments! What it boils down to is they are jealous of you!!! IGNORE them, SMILE and carry on with your business, that will kill them even more!!! you have done the right thing for YOU!! that is what is important!!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!

you look fabulous in that dress!

Happy for you.. the sleeve rocks, as do you!

OK.. This week has been the BEST.. I have had 5 male co-workers come to me and say ' I cannot help but notice you have lost ALOT of weight" I smile and say ALMOST 14 5 LB bags of SUGAR~ one said, thats a bag of FEED. One said, I notice you are getting awful thin, are you going to blow away! One said OMG you look SO pretty today!!!.... I tell them all I have done it for my health..and told them what I did. One husband talked to me in depth.. his wife wanted to do it.. have I had any problems....AT first I did not want to tell anyone....but My thoughts have changed!!! If I can help ANYONE... I have flat out told EVEREYONE what I did, and the reason I did it was for my HEALTH... and if they had any questions, I would be HAPPY to answer any and ALL.... The main question I get is Have I had any problems... NO and I tell them UP FRONT I would do it again in a HEARTBEAT!!!! DH went to DR on Wed.... He is asking me NOW.. how did I start the procedure!!! I am thrilled he is doing this.. that just means HE will be WITH ME MUCH LONGER!!!!... I have not forced anything on him.. but he knows he NEEDS to do this to prevent many health problems for himself!!!! I do not brag, I feel wonderful, and I guess it shows to everyone in my office..... ( sad part is the only ones that DO NOT compliment me are the "WOMEN" that KNEW what I did and how I am losing my weight).......and I say )$ them..... they are the ones that have treated me the worst!!!! I can tell they are actually jealous... as they have NO comments for me they just look and STARE........and to them I say ____ __OU!!! I know you are and have NEVER been my FRIEND!!!

Thank you all for the nice comments, and Carlos you are doing the right thing! And you have the best attitude.. I have several watching me asking questions... etc. I figure we are only helping others that would be to afraid to take that step, but with someone they know doing it, watching them, asking questions it is alot easier. Best of luck to you with your surgery... you must keep us posted! I do not like to post photos online.. I did go clothes shopping today and bought a 14... that is down from a 20. I love this board. I am on alot, just reading and learning. I just do not post too much. I say you are all doing wonderful! Isn't it a GREAT feeling!!!!

kdippy, you are AWESOME!!!! sometimes WE could ALL use help.. we just will not ask!!! PAY it FORWARD!!!!! God Bless You.........

Congrats!!!! I have noticed the same thing....loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have used this name before on other WL boards. So I decided to use it here, since I would be Losing it..(the WEIGHT) that is how I came up with ImLooznit and I am.....

OK I have lost 13 5lb bags of sugar to put it in perspective LOVING MY SLEEVE. I do not miss "food", When I see junk food, I look at it like it is pure sugar...my whole outlook on food has changed! i am so thankful I was able to do this for my health! And I love all the support here on this board. thank you all.....

yes, my Dr told me upfront to do weights... this can be done with canned goods, or gallon jugs of water.... cardio only burns calaries while you do them you can burn calories up to 6 hours after lifting weights....... it gets easier the more you do them..... good luck on your journey....

[Don, i was sleeved on 9.27.11, and YES...my stomach gurgles also after I eat food. I had some white fish meat yesterday and OH my, I was happy I was alone in my office. I figure it is just the stomach doing its thing, as it does not last very long. I disagree with the "being hungry" part JMO Be interesting to see what others have to say

I personally think 6 weeks is way to early to even be THINKING about alcohol..... JMO

LoBee, I am also one week out. My Dr told me NO protein shakes for 2 weeks. I am on clear liquids, jello, sobe, crystal lite. I have had NO nauseau.....NONE.... I started taked vitamins today... maybe try clear liquds and let your stomach recover from what it has been through. It is amazing what a week makes, to think last week at this time we were jus coming out of surgery. Every day gets better and better...... take care of your self.

LoBee, My surgery was Tues. I started using the GasX Strips EXTRA Strength Thursday...YES they do work. I had to order mine online since I could not locate them in any store around me. Best of luck to you........