gagirl0583

I have so many questions and I hope someone can give me some help. I know that they tell you not to get online and read; but everyone on here is a real person and I want real stories; whether good or bad. I am in the pre-op stage; I have lost 25lbs since the end of January. I was thinking the by pass orginally, then someone suggested the band, but decided I did not want a foreign object in my body. (OH BTW I am 29, full hyseterecomy, no health problems, 248, and 5'4", family health: high blood pressure, heart problems, overweight) OK so then I went with the sleeve, because I had heard good things about it. Then I went to my first support group last night, and then completely started re-thinking everything. I keep going back to the by-pass surgery. Everyone in the room last night, suggested by-pass surgery. I just am confused, and figured someone might could help. I am waiting to see what my doctor is going to recommend. Thanks, Ashley

I live in Georgia too! My surgery is in Jacksonville, Fl! Which is 45 minutes south of me!

Thank you Sazzygirl; that is what I needed to hear! Someone who had done the sleeve and had problems and changing to the bypass. I am so sorry that you are having problems; but it helps me to decide. I hope that everything works out. Good luck on your surgery! Please keep me updated!!

No I walked away and let her have him! I have no idea how long it was going on; don't want to know either! I filed my divorce papers and kicked him out!

jenneliza: I completely understand! I lost my best friend of 28 years and my husband (of 5 years) in the same night! I called her to vent because I thought he was cheating and come to find out he was, with her. Needless to say my world came crumbing down that night, but I made it thru it; just as you will make it thru this. It is hard to deal with, it makes time to think about life and refigure everything, but just remember their is a reason some people come in your life and there is a reason people exit your life. There is a plan for you! Don't worry and keep your head up! I made it thru and you will too! We are here if you need to vent or chat!

I decided no on the band within 10 minutes of reading about it; I didn't want a foreign object in my body! I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide.

Thanks everyone! I think the bypass is better: I want to loss the weight. I want to keep the weight off and I think the bypass is a better tool! I am glad to read what everyone had to say! Thank you!

I am pre-op but I drink Muscle Milk Chocolate .. 180 calories .. 20g Protein .. 3g Sugars that is the 11oz ones

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate y'all taking the time to respond. It is hard decision; I know something needs to be done; and dropped the weight is my main goal! I think the by-pass is the best; because the more I read; the more I am coming back to it. Thanks!!

Having guys ask to buy me a drink; even though I don't drink! Getting looks from good looking guys! Mud bogging in a swim suit! Going cloths shopping in anywhere but Lane Bryant and the plus section! Going swimming without wearing shorts and a t-shirt to cover up my fat!

I completely understand! I was doing great! I had lost 25lbs since January. I was ready for my appointment; went for pre-op in March and they informed me insurance said I had to have 6 months of weight in visits! I think I went into upset eating mood! I was doing good; but got so upset! I am slowly getting back into the pre-op diet. I agree if I could control my eating I would not need surgery to help me! I gained 5lbs in 3 weeks. I am getting back on my diet; just taking it slow; because I can't stress and if I do; I will stress and eat more! You are not alone; and this group is awesome and will help you though this! Just remember you CAN do this!!

I can offically say at 29 I have never worn heels! I can wear the think heels like on dress boots but that is about it! Really excited about actually owning a pair of heels! Ready for my surgery, so I can shoe shop!

I can offically say at 29 I have never worn heels! I can wear the think heels like on dress boots but that is about it! Really excited about actually owning a pair of heels! Ready for my surgery, so I can shoe shop!

Hey JackJ: I am ALMOST at the 30 year old mark with no health problems; except being over weight. I have tried every diet known to mankind (ok maybe not every one) but I would loose 5lbs and gain 15lbs. Nothing was working, my beginning weight in January was 263. My mom was pushing me to do something to help myself; and I agreed. I researched my insurance and found a doctor. I went to the seminar thinking I was doing the lap band; but after the seminar; I started doing more and more research. Something about a foreign object being in my body. The more I read I learned that A LOT of people are doing the sleeve after the band because it does not work. I wanted a tool to help me and as I have read into this page; I have learned more and more about the sleeve and I am happy with my decision. My pre-op is tomorrow and I will find out my surgery date. GOod luck with everything!

I have lost 20lbs on my "new diet" since I started my pre-op in January. It is amazing how old jeans are fitting. I got on the scale yesterday at the doctor's office and FINALLY hit 239.8; I was doing the happy dance in the office. I am so excited to go to my pre-op appointment tomorrow; and get a date scheduled so I can get a tool to help me loose the rest. Congrats!!

I am pre-op but this is something I know I will struggle with. I am a big outdoors freak and everywhere I go I see these little small girls in mini shorts and hardly any shirt and I think "you call that fitted". Give me jeans and a t-shirt; the baggier the better. Of course then I think back to when I was 20lbs heavier in January and think I used to wear some of these cloths that are "comfortable" right now. I don't know but this has been a big thing on my mind since I started my weight loss journey. It makes me feel better that I am not the only one. Please keep us updated and let us know if it gets any easier. Thanks, Ashley

Awesome! Congrats! I am so ready for my sleeve; I find out my date tomorrow!! I would love to wear a size 14! I am in a 20 now.

I actually go tomorrow for my pre-op appointment; so I should find out something tomorrow! I hope so! I don't do milk; so I'm good! Have you tried Muscle Milk for your Protein shakes? I like the chocolate; they have no milk in them!

I am 3 weeks into my liquid diet ; have not had surgery yet. I having major stomach cramps; almost feels like contractions. As anyone ever had these and will they go away??

I am still in my pre-op and I was just thinking the same thing! I was so proud that I don't even want candy! Congrats to you!! It really shows the process that this tool of a sleeve is helping! It has changed your mind and your eating habits!! It makes me feel better to know I am not the only one that gets excited about the little steps!!

Ok .. what did you need a timer for??

Well mine was the evil stomach virus and it put me out of work for a week. She said because their is nothing but liquids in my stomach I was getting all the signs.

I did very little research regarding the sleeve until I went to the seminar. I had read about the band for almost six months and was determined on the band; until I went to the seminar and almost every one in there was saying the band, once the seminar was over; I was rethinking the whole thing. My seminar was in January, and I had my first appointment in January. I told my doctor I wanted the band, then I got to reading and completely changed my mind. I went and talked to some people who had the band and sleeve and decided that the sleeve was a better opition for me. I have been on this form every since I found it and I am really happy with the decision I made. I go in for my pre-op 04 April 2013.

Thanks; I'm about to call mine! This is crazy! It is right at my rib cage and it stays steady for bout 30 minutes.

Did the happy dance in Lane Bryant Friday! They now have the cheeky underwear! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!