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I spoke with my pcp, who is an older gentlemen, very very old school. I mentioned it to him and he said Oh no, you just need to eat one big salad a day, you have to lose 100 lbs but if you just eat one time a day and make it a big salad it will fall off" well....... looking into a new pcp, lol

Wow you look great! and ...nice countertops ..lol.

I am surprised that I do not see more posts about fish, though I am fairly new on this site. I absolutely love Salmon, does that agree with the sleeve. I know it is quite oily so I wonder?

I am not sleeved yet but absolutely loveeeeeee Salmon. Hope I do post sleeve.

I am not sleeved yet! I just wondered if I will ever be eating it again.

For those who have been sleeve. Is being sleeved anything like you expected or imagined? In what ways is it different for you? I wonder if I have a realistic view.

Lots of insight thank you!

Thank you. I still have a hard time imagining you can eat ribs or spicy sauce like salsa after being sleeved. (I am not there yet) . Some foods frighten me to think about like popcorn and I love that now!

Hi Angie, Welcome! Hang in there someone will come along and answer your question. Everyone is very helpful. Just keep plugged in and you will learn a lot. I am not sleeved either . I can not wait!!

A whole bunch of great info...... thank you!

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I have not been sleeved but decided long ago to only share it with my husband until after surgery. Maybe afterwards I will feel differently but I did not need to worry about what others thought. I needed to focus on the changes and embrace them. Until then......... Hope this helps. Also, congrats on your decision, It gave me hope when I lost all of mine.

You are honoring God by making light of where you are at.. my point is by you realizing this and not wanting to become vane, that is not pride that is accomplishment. Big difference. Remember to stay humble and know that it is a gift, not to be taking lightly. You look awesome. I can not wait to be sleeved!!!! Congrats!

What an inspiration! Congrats, you look amazing.

Read this weeks blog........ you look awesome. Good luck in Italy, that would be my downfall for sure!

You are a true inspiration. You have so much to look forward to and I hope you continue to share so we can see you to the finish! I can not wait to be sleeved!!!! I am so happy for you!!!

I always wanted to be a "hot" skinny chick, I guess I will settle with being a cold skinny chick.....lol

I do not have insurance. If it wasn't for the $'s I would be on my way to Mexico 3 months ago. I have been researching it for sometime. I am almost there. Passport, airfare most of the cost of surgery .......... CAN NOT WAIT!!

Putting all the advice aside......... it sure does feel good though doesn't it? lol..like........ "look at me now" .

You look amazing. What an inspiration you are.

Printing my copy out right now, this is exactly what I needed. It might not be exactly what each Dr. intends but it puts in perspective what pre-sleevers will be reintroduced to and a basic timeline. Thank you so much!!

Congrats! When were you sleeved?

Thank you both! Wise words. I considered the band a few years ago but was hesitant b/c my ex sister in law had one, lost a lot of weight then almost died and has several issues to this day. That kind of did it for me. I kept looking it up and found the sleeve. I never seen it as a option for I do nto and have not had insurance for several years, one that has covered WLS anyway. I thought it was always out of reach ($$$$, in the US) then i heard you can go to MX for less than $6K. I actually decided and this was for me and commited to it several months ago. I

I was so excited to be sleeved. I planned on going to MX. I had high hopes of making it happen by Jan. Long story short, everything financially wrong that could of happened, did. I was not approved for a loan at my credit union , like I assumed I would be and some unexpected $'s are needed for one of my children. I have a sizeable amount saved now, (yard sale, working doubles) about a third. The remaining amount I do not see happening that quick. I have options to pay a much higher rate of interest but really am not comfortable with that or the high monthly payment. I do not want to stress over financial issues after being sleeved. I also do not want to put all the pressure on my husband to carry the load. I wait tables in a high volume restaurant and also clean house a couple days a week. That is something I will not be able to do I believe, for at least 3or 4 weeks minimum. post surgery. On top of that I have chosen not to share my surgery with anyone at work for they are very caddy and judgemental, including my boss at the restaurant. Not legal, or fair but it is what it is. I do not want conflict or drama. The more low key the better. So what do I say about leaving work that long, no Dr. note to be out of work for a few weeks for surgery. I can take a leave of absence but lose my seniorty (perks of being there, good sections, schedule, it effects your tips) On top of that, I have no health insurance, what if I have issues afterwards? I want the surgery sooooo bad, but sometimes I wonder if I am talking myself out of it. I believe these are legitimit concerns. Everything looks so uphill, so now all these things are whirling in my mind...... I just start eating crazy again, discouraged. I sit at the computer and get on VST and look all around, I post some and comment but the last few weeks feel like the the person no one picked to be on the team. Yep, I am feeling sorry for myself!!! I hear others excitment and see so many move forward, it actually has not been that long for me, and people are setting there dates and I just want to cry. I am happy for everyone that is able to get this surgery and I know my time will come but I just can no longer visualize it. Now my slender , no fat issued husband just seems to be pretty laid back and not so ready to make all this happen for me. It is like he thinks it might of been a fleeting thought with me , like "maybe one day we can take a trip to Hawaii thought". You know like....... "maybe I can be sleeved one day". I need some encouragement and inspiration. I am not liking myself or my attitude. I feel really alone. Can not find spell check and forgive my lack of computer skills. Sorry so long. Thanks for any thoughts.

Take the high road, if you run into him be pleasant. Be sure to be happier than when you last seem him lol. Do not leave the place YOU ENJOY! He is doing it because he is curious or regrets his decision. That attitude gives him more reason to realize what a mistake he has made. Keep your head up smile (have some earphones in, mp3 maybe) and most importantly...... keep walking.