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Congratulations on your weightloss so far!~ You can do it... I love CATO and they have another store Versona...I love them too! I can't wait to buy regular sized clothes either...

Congratulations on your weightloss so far! I am still pre-op and I can't wait so looking forward to joining you on the other side.... Welcome to the losers bench...

Congratulations on your weightloss so far!~ Pictures?

Sending prayers your way! Update us once you are out and up to it

It is around the corner and you know how it feels to be right at the finish line and something comes to try and stop you from crossing! Nope ain't going to happen you will have the surgery next week and by now I am praying that the PCP has faxed the clearance. I went thru the same thing but worst...I stopped and thought... ANYTHING WORTH HAVING IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!!! I put my dukes up and kept doing what I needed and now my surgery is the 10th of SEPT! Keep us posted and you can vent anytime

You are off to an amazing start! I like what you said about remembering what got us here.... POWERFUL and you are an inspiration...Can't wait to hear your next set of NSV's!

So sorry you are going through the break-up! Hold your head up, be strong and stay encouraged on your trip to get your sleeve... It will be amazing and you are strong enough to do this... You deserve it....DO IT FOR YOU. If it is meant for you to be with your boyfriend it will all work out but now you have to concentrate on you~ Praying for you and sending positive vibes your way

WOW Amazing!

Congratulations and you look amazing! What a difference in such a short amount of time... Brag...you deserve to feel good about your weightloss.

Velena sounds like you are already off to a good start! It is completely normal to be nervous about surgery. It's awesome that you have your husbands support that is criticial during this type of process. My surgery is Sept 10th and I am on day two of my pre-op diet... Looking forward to my new lifestyle and you will be fine. Update us after surgery... Blann

Good morning and I can sooo relate to your story... Wow it was so quick for you to get approval... YEAH. Remember the power of our thoughts.... thoughts are more powerful than we realize sometimes... I have learned that so going forward just know that you are going to be fine. Just know that you are going to be successful losing the weight and Just know that you are going to be around along time with your family!~ Keep us posted and I am sending positive thoughts and energy your way!~ You are going to do an awesome job and update us once you have recovered some... Blann

Good morning and I think it is normally to have all of the emotions you are having. I will have my surgery on September 10th and I have all sorts of emotions but what helps me is I know that I am doing what is right for me. More than that I have peace about the decision I have made to have the WLS... I started my pre-op diet on yesterday and surprisingly I was not hungry... I am always hungry... I just know that this is going to be the best thing I have done and Believe me you are not the only one... Sending positive energy your way and Best regards on your upcoming surgery!!!

Good morning Alenr, Welcome to the gastric sleeve forum... I went thru the entire process for the band and was denied... I was upset at first but as it turns out it was a blessing. I have heard more negative than I have positive about the band. You have come to the right place in you are wanting more information. I will have my sleeve done in less than 2 weeks and I am so excited. Do your research, go on you tube too...and then make the decision that you feel is best for you.... I have saw several people on this website that went from the band to the sleeve and have had great results.....

Sending positive thoughts your way! Update us once when you feel up to it

Amazing transformation and simply beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and do you have any problems at 2 years out?

MissV2012, I can soooooooooooooo relate to your post today. I started my pre-op diet and stopped smoking as well. It is a choice that you have to make just like I am striving to stay on the diet strickly you and I both need to stop smoking. I love the DARIUM clove cigars (BLACK) I feel your pain but I am going to give it my best effort to stop... Noone said it was going to be easy but we can do it!!! Keep in touch and sending you positive vibes and thoughts as I have wanted to hit somebody all day because I want a cigar... SMH....

I know a couple of females like your friend. For this very reason I decided not to share with them what I was doing to lose the weight. I am just going to show up healthier and that is all that matters to me. Sorry that you cut ties with your friend but sometimes it is needed. A friend loves you the way you are and does not feel better when they are stepping all over your feelings.... Good luck and I believe you will reach your goal

MissVVJJ, Sounds like you really had a good experience can't wait to be where you are...on the loser's bench! I will have surgery on the 10th and I started my pre-op diet today. I am all smiles over here... Wishing you well on your recovery

Sending prayers your way! I will have mine done in exactly 2weeks... Keep us posted

Hello everyone I have been on this forum for a couple of months now and decided tonight would be the night for me to share my story. My Name is Blannie and I will be starting my pre-op diet on tomorrow. My surgery is September 10th, 2012 with Dr. Marema. I have not always being fat and it wasn't until I was in my 20's when I started this love affair with food. I have had so many disappointments when it has come to men in my life that it is ridiculous. I have tired every diet known to man and had some success but would always gain the weight back and most times double! I am tired of hearing people say when they find out about me having WLS..YOU ARE NOT THAT BIG or why are you taking the easy way out!!!! I have learned from being on this forum that WLS is NOT THE EASY way out!!! I a lifestyle change it is a daily commitment to change your life with the help of the sleeve. We still have to do the work in conjunction with the sleeve and I am so grateful for it. I am doing this FOR ME and I don't care what anybody has to say or think.... So here it is my story: My journey started back in 2010 with me pursing the lap band. After going threw the 6 month pre requirement, nutritionist and pysch evaluation we submitted to my insurance. After a week I was informed that my claim was denied. I was very upset and frustrated because after all why would my insurance deny me? It was during this time that I found out about a requirement that was not told to me while going threw the process. Apparently my insurance (CIGNA) has a requirement that states in order for them to pay the surgeon has to be working at a Cigna Certified Center of Excellence facility. I tried three different ways to have the decision changed. I contacted the State of Florida department of insurance and issued a complaint. I went threw my human resource department and filed a complaint and I wrote a letter of appeal directly to the insurance company. After several weeks of working with my HR advocate I was advised to find a physician that already met the insurance requirements! Thus I found Dr. Marema with US Bariatrics. He was such a nice guy and his staff so accomodating with all the problems I had experienced in the past. He talked about the sleeve and I decided to switch to the sleeve. After meeting Dr.Marema Cigna approved me for the surgery at any facility in FL but I choose to go with Dr. Marema. I am finally excited about something in my life. Other than being a mother to my boys this opportunity to have the sleeve is one of the best things that I had done for myself. Actually it is one of the only things I have done for me..usually I am the last one in my life that I do something FOR! I am so looking forward to being healthy and have NSV's like everyone else... I just would like to be able to wipe my butt and not feel like I am having to lean over and take deep breathes... (I know TMI). Thanks for the support on this page and the information has been priceless. I know what to expect and I am praying the best for everyone on the forum! Blannie

Gabby you look amazing! Congratulations on your weightloss so far

Hello everyone what is a bougie? I have saw it over and over on this site and have not asked... Just wondering... Thanks

Sue peeps I start tomorrow too! I have done the same thing today well the last couple of days thinking very soon my life is going to change for the best! I am looking forward to the pre-op as well! I actually get to have a dinner daily so I am sure I can manage 2weeks of this. Best wishes to you on your journey

Congratulations! You will be fine. Sending prayers your way

Aiming so sorry that you are not feeling your best! The fact that you are here is awesome because this website is full of love and support. We are here for each other because we can relate to you and how you feel. I was also small most of my life until my late 20's and people do treat me different now that I am fat. I can't seem to get a man to look my way at anytime! Don't feel bad about your husbands co-worker because I am sure once you lose weight they all will take notice of you even your husband. Keep your head up and know that you are someone beautiful and special with or without the weight... Wishing you much success on your journey