LilMissDiva Irene

Go girl!!! I can't wait until I'm light enough for this kinda stuff. ohhhhh!!!! Please PLEASE keep checking in and let us know how it goes!!!

I'm definitely having mine augmented. I guess I'm already all scarred up and since only 2 (well maybe a few more if you count my Dr.s) folks will be looking at my boobs naked and I don't care about scarring all that much (neither does my hubby). I can cover up my scars from the world... especially with my total body lift I'll get, and my thigh lift with arm lifts too... I'm going to wait maybe a year or longer after I'm at goal to see how much my skin will snap back before doing all that - but I won't wait too long for the boobs. I'll ask for other means to implant rather than around my nipple area. I don't want the risk of losing sensation. However this is a hit and miss, some do some don't. I just don't like even a 1% risk. Some though have said they are more sensitive... I guess it's just luck of the draw.

The whole drinking while eating thing is way blown out of proportion - IMO. I drink all the way up to meal time, and like BBJ there are times I'll take a few tiny sips during eating (not all the time, but still I do on occasion) and I'll start drinking again about 30-45 minutes after eating. I have not found this to make me any hungrier any faster than pre surgery. This WAS the case with my band though. I could cheat the band by pushing fluids through to make my food fall to my big stomach, then YES I could eat WAY more had I not done it. However, like it or not there is only so much room in my stomach now. I love drinking plenty of Fluid all day long. If I waited hours after eating I'd never get in enough during the day. I feel bad and sluggish if I don't get enough - so I'll stick to my current plan, which I'm fine with. I think everyone just needs to find what works for them, and not worry so much about what other are doing. Our journeys run parallel but we are not all on the same path.

That is awesome -- CONGRATS!!!

Haaa!!! I LOVE THIS!!! Sounds like comedy - but I think you are on to something.

I totally think this is true. I haven't lost weight in a few weeks now - and I'm not lying, my body feels like it has shrunk A LOT!!! Sometimes I'll look at myself (like my butt or whatever) and I don't even recognize it's me in the mirror (nice NSV!!) My pants (sizes 16M now) are getting saggy bottom, fitting very loose in the waist and my XL shirts are TOO BIG now. My Larges even getting a loose too. I'm actually smaller now than I ever was with my band. I weigh right now a few pounds more, but my body is definitely smaller. I just realize I'm not one of the ones who can focus so much on the scale. My sleeve IS WORKING!!! I just have to keep doing what I'm doing and play by a different set of rules. I just go with the flow though. I know I'm gonna have a good loss one of these weeks.

No I don't think that will be a problem at all. I've seen lots that do flights from San Diego back to Canada a few days out. I say you'll be ok. You'll probably be tired and maybe a little uncomfortable - but you'll be ok.

Hi Davida, you should be in recovery by now. I hope that you are doing well - and not in too much pain. You finally are on the loser's bench now!! Please check in when you feel up to it and let us know how you're doing. Your journey starts here!!

Good LUCK!! And I never say good luck... The only worse diet I've ever heard was a friend had to do 4 weeks clear liquid diet pre surgery for the band. I thought that was INSANE!! It's hard to do this sort of thing POST op... I can't even think about pre-op. My pre-op diets were non existent with the band, and for my sleeve I did 10 days low carb. That was all. Hugs Doug!! You got this!!

Hi Judy, I'm so sorry to hear that news. I'm just a little baffled too - I would think they would reserve GB or any kind of malabsorptive procedure for those that have much more to lose. Oh well, though I'm not a Dr. either. Regardless I wish you well and that you make your goal and on the way to a healthier you!!! That's what this is all about -

No you certainly aren't alone in this. I'm significantly colder now than I was a few months ago. In fact I'm FREEZING all the time!!!:scared0: I guess that extra 50 Lbs I was carrying around was good for one thing..

Hey Luvinitcuzican (sp? LOL) you look GREAT!! That is just fabulous and I'm so happy for you! Whooohooooo~!!!!!

Wow everyone fantastic!!! As for me I'll just keep on keeping on!! Hey Mini, what a world you must live in to want to lose 0!!! In my world I'll just keep dreaming Thank you for being SUCH an INCREDIBLE INSPIRATION here!! You prove to all of us that it truly truly is possible. Cheers to ya sister!!

Spanx are my favorites.

I'm more along the lines to believe it's from the gas pressure. I had this with both of my bariatric surgeries. It does go away eventually, usually within a few weeks. Mini's suggestion of the heating pad is a very good one. As always, if you are more than slightly concerned don't hesitate to contact your surgeon. Good luck to you!

It certainly does take time, and I even had a head start being banded prior to my sleeve. Best thing you can do for yourself is to continue to sip slowly and have patience and confidence that you will soon get there. You're still a newborn when it comes to this. I'm not even teething yet... but we'll all get through this together.

That is fantastic!!!! Good job - and hopefully one day I'll be in Mediums too. Cheers!!!

@brandy - of all the emotions I was feeling pre-op, the "antsy" feeling was by far the best!! I just couldn't wait once I'd made that decision. You will soon see, you were right to be!! @julia - for your height I'd say to start with a 10 or 12. You can always lose more if it's you're just not feeling it. Good luck y'all!!

Please all, let's stay on topic. I'd hate to have to close a thread that can really provide support and information to many here. Thank you.

I love providing support here, this is a major decision and can be very intimidating before you have it. I just love that we are able to have a place we can all get together and do this, pre- and post-op. The anesthesiologist will talk with you the day before your surgery. He will answer any questions you have and will ask you some questions. You will also need to fill out a questionnaire (same as any normal hospital). My experience has always been that anesthesia makes me extremely tired and nauseated. This time was no different. Also, added on the type of surgery made me nauseated too - so I had a kinda rough time. However the nurses were so totally awesome and never left my side. If I pushed the call button I never had to wait for more than 60 seconds for a response. That is NO exaggeration. The drain was annoying and painful. No cover ups here, and I was very glad to have it taken out. It felt weird coming out, as I'd never had one before. Once it was out though, I felt so much better and seemed to bounce back immediately! LOL Dr. Aceves crew will give you a spinal block. You won't remember much, as they do it while you are already on your way to happy town. I remember being pushed to my side while they were doing this and it was pretty much lights out immediately after. No worries, that really wasn't all that bad. I didn't have any driving restrictions and drove many miles home. I was very tired when I got home though and rested for the rest of my time off. Just do what you can, but once you get home, I suggest you stay home and recuperate. You will need it. Don't let going alone keep you from anything. Lots do go there alone and you will be shuttled back and forth the whole time you are there. The Mexican people are extremely hospitable and really nice and caring. I've always known this as my family is Mexican and so is my husband's. They are even more so in their native country. You will also have co-surgeries, so you can keep up with them during and sometimes even after. Once you get there you will see, its really not that big a deal where you are - it's more who you're with, and you will be in very good hand. Promise. I'm always happy to help! Let me know! Good luck to you in your journey! Though you won't need luck so much as patience and positivity.