SouthernSleever

I have never been on a plane before and it just occured to me that I might have to buy more than one seat. I'm 5'6" and 265. I fit into all other seats just fine but I've heard airplanes are smaller. I would be mortified to get there and find I need an extra seat at the last minute. Do you think I would need to buy an extra seat?

I got a blood clot back in 03 and a pulmonary embolism as a result. First if you are a smoker stop now and dont eat/take a lot of Vit K. Moving your legs, massaging them, walking, moving toes, lifting them up will help. My blood clot felt like achy pain behind my knees and it would get better if I moved. I also felt a sense of doom which they say is common. When it went ot my lungs I couldnt' breath. Take some baby asprine with you as a blood thinner and move around a lot.

You are making good progress just keep your head down and your rear off the scale

Glad everything went well!

I love your updates! I am planning on using Dr Aceves too so it's great to hear what it might be like.

I think of new things all the time. I haven't set my date yet but I feel like I'm getting close to having the money. Being about to soak in a bathtub, fully covered, without Water spilling out. Wearing cute cheap clothes Being flirtted with by men again My stomach not sitting on my lap Having a slim face so I can get any hair cut I want Wearing shorts in the summer and shorter skirts Fitting into booths comfortably Eating a small amount of food and feeling full Did I mention cheap clothing? Having more energy

That's Fantastic Krom! Size 36? WOW!

Congrats, I didn't know Erlanger did the surgeries. I'm outside of Knoxville. Who was your surgeon?

Right on! That's a very cool NSV!

I am in the same boat. I haven't found a way to pay for my surgery yet but I have been on these boards every day for almost two months now. When something that is weight related happens I just say to myself, soon I will be thin, and it just rolls of my back. I constantly think of what I'll beable to do once I get thinner like joining a hiphop dance class and walking for miles and miles. I'm right there with you on obsessing.

Sounds great. Thanks for sharing your story with us!

Wow, that's terrible. I hope you find answers. I would get your medical records asap. I had a simular case with my ankle surgery and they "accidently destoryed" my records before I could get them. Contact legal help asap.

I have serveral pins in my ankle and i've never had a problem, infact my bones grew over the pins.

I am so sorry to hear that. I am thinking of you.

If I remember right Ramen is made with MSG, if that's a issue for you or not I don't know.

You post brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait to be where you are. You should be so proud of all you have done!

Sorry you didn't get the support or reaction you had hoped, Mini. You can see you weight loss is amazing and I'd say most people were just jealous or perhaps uncomfortable. We are here for you and I think you are doing amazing!

Share your surgeon with me please :thumbup: I have been reasearching the last week or so emailing and calling. I am looking for a surgeon who has done at least 200 Sleeves. If you love your surgeon please tell me about him or her. How many sleeves/leaks/deaths. Price? What does that price include? How has your aftercare been? And any other info you want to include. :001_cool:

That's interesting I would like to know more about the pilot program. My insurance refuses to cover any obesity services.

You look fantastic and happy! Congrats on your sucess!

What insurance is this?

I haven't had my sleeve yet but I will tell you on my most sucessful diet I was eating 1200 calories a day and working out and losing about a pound a day consistantly. I bet with a little bump up in your calorie intake your metabolism will start burning more.