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Praying!

That is so awesome and inspiring! Congrats!!!!

Godspeed..... prayers your way!!!!!

Great Job, I am right behind you, hoping to schedule my surgery soon. I am nervous about pre-op diet. Make us proud!!!! I'll be watching for tips and ins and outs your posting

Hope you are doing better circa, God speed to you and your recovery!!!!

I looked on the link you gave and what I noticed was the info they gave for Gastric Sleeve and Sleeve plication mixed up. I am sure just a mix up but for those who are new to WLS might think one sleeve is one thing when actually it is another. They say when describing being sleeved that they fold the stomach and staple when actually that is plication. I am not saying anything aboutt the surgeon, I am sure he is wonderful, just a mix up on his website..

Good Question.... I am not for sure but this might be a question you can ask Little Miss Diva . I believe she might be able to answer it or know someone that will.

You answered your own question with the first post "all the glory to God" that is why...lol Congrats and enjoy the ride

Did you have complications or major struggles after being sleeved or not? I am wondering what is the norm. I hear some say "it was a cake walk" and others say "please help" I realize we are all different, just wondering?

Thank you for posting and I pray you heal quickly and enjoy the rest of your journey til goal, all down hill from here:)

Praying for you and thank you for your post.

Wow! Do you realize you are already 1/5 of the way there, that is amazing!!! One day you will just really see it!! Congrats!!!! I can not wait to be sleeved!!!!!!!

I am going to Mexico! I do not believe they send you home with one right?

Is being Sleeved anything like it might of felt when having a Hysterectomy? I had a partial a few years back and recovered fairly quickly. Just trying to imagine... thanks.

I am with you! I was in the same boat. I thought I was able to get financing and I also considered getting health insurance to persue the surgery but I could not afford it b/c my payments would be so high considering my weight. I decided that I was making my mind up to do whatever it took. That was in Oct. I am a waitress, not lots of extra cash and thought I nothing. I started with a garage sale. I sold everything. If I did not use it it went. Life is much better and my house is cleaner. I made $400. 00 in one weekend. I put things on craigs list, baby clothes, camaras , ect. I started putting away every cent. I used to like to go play Bingo, stopped that. I do not go buy fast food. $10-20 there a week. Soda.... that stuff.... My husband pitched in $500.00 from our business (which we really do not have) and as of today I am 1/2 way there. I have $2500.00 saved. This is from not having ANYTHING. I thought I had NOTHING to sell. If you really want to be sleeved you will see where you waste your money. For me I had to start a savings account with NO ATM card, otherwise I would spend it. I do not know if I will get the other half up as soon but I will give all I got till I get there. Also I am trying to repair my credit slowly in the event for my tummy tuck in 2 years...lol If you want it real bad it will come!!!!!!

Has anyone noticed a considerable difference in what they spend on groceries or is it a lot of the same considering the protien shakes and cost of vitamins?

I hope I have the same experience, I do remember I was really really tired afterwards.

Just keep looking on here and you will definitly find it. Also you can go on youtube and put in gastric sleeve and you will find alot. There is so much info. Start asking direct questions. Stay plugged in here and you will be overwhelmed with tons of info. Everyone is very helpful. Welcome!

Love this Post idea! I am 47, Married to a wonderful little bit younger man. He is very athletic and handsome and treats me like a queen. I do not feel worthy of his sweetness. We have been together for 11 years, married for 6. We have four grown children together (2and 2). We also are blessed with 4 precious grandbabies. My first marriage was not so great, never had any confidence in myself and married way to young. and seemed to only care for others. Then I was single for many years while raising my 2 kids. I have always been overweight for as long as I can remember. My husband started at small family business 5 years ago and I am a server at Cracker Barrel, for spending money... no actually now for SLEEVE money. I am saving rather quickly I must say. Life is grand. I could not be happier, except for ......... to be sleeved. I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!

taking accountability is awesome, you will back on track in no time!!!

Wow, we are basically the same size and weight, and measurments. I am not sleeved yet but hope to be early this year. It will be interesting to follow your progress.

If you do not mind me asking, how do you know this? I plan on being sleeved by Dr. Kelly in the near future. thank you

WOW!!!!

This is something that concerns me a great deal.

I see a significant difference. Keep up the great work!!!!