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I'm 5'6. My surgery day weight was 296. I started at 313. My highest weight ever. Ive hung out around 286-297 for something like 7 months and today I weighed 268.7 . I weighed myself 3 times making sure my eyes were right haha I havent seen that number in years. I was never worried about a leak either funny cause I happened to be the 1/100 who had 1. felt better today tho had refried beans and cheese was soo yummy. Drs visit on Thursday hoping to have at least 2/3 drains removed. When do your staples get removed? Tummy is still sore, laid on my tummy gently yesterday. It was a nice relief altho I ended up sleeping on my back.

sleeved on 2/26 and sleep has been the worst. I can gently sleep on my right side but I move a lot normally and I'm stuck to my back a lot which has caused all sorts of back issues and kinks in my neck. I take the tylenol plus codiene which helps to sleep as I'm running a low temperature on and off. had a leak after surgery and was in the hospital for 10 days. it was definatley not fun. ive had 3 drains placed. hoping to have them out Thursday.id say they are more uncomfortable than my incisions. started at 313 lbs and currently 274 is where I'm at. I'm glad were all around the same time sleeved. would love to keep in touch with others like me. gas is uncomfortable but usually in my left shoulder. its all pretty manageable I drink protien shakes and eat yogurt. I cant wait to chew something!! lol I dream of steak or lettuce but patience is a virtue I guess.

After a year if complications, drs, nutritionists and insurance hang ups I was sleeved Feb 26. I had a leak and formed abscessed afterward and now have 3 drain tubes. I was so in the hospital for 10 days and now find myself dreaming of food. I've been on jello and chicken broth and was recently graduates to yogurt consistancy. Best ive had was drained chixken tortilla soup broth but I want flavor!! And help??

Had surgery on the 26, had post op leak so sitting Here in the hospital in a lot pain wouldn't have it went any other way was soon as I'm n better I'm going to enjoy my new life. Every new part. Been over 1 year coming. Sorry am out of it cause meds ::]

It has been exactly a year since I've gone to my doctor and began looking into weight loss options. I was supposed to be sleeved in October but insurance foul-ups and delays made it to where I didnt even think my insurance was gonna approve it. I had given up on the surgery. A week ago surprisingly I got a call from the bariatric center that I was approved! It was surreal, and took me by surprise. Had my surgery consultation and the date is set for Feb. 4th! Ive never been thin my entire life. My anxiety is through the roof. Im nervous and scared, its a completley new life awaiting me. 6 Weeks after surgery Im moving to Lafayette, Louisiana from Nebraska. Ive never been to Louisiana ever. So needless to say this is the start of a brand new me. A brand new home, brand new body, I dont know how Ill cope. Im already teary eyed thinking about it. sometimes change can be scary but Im stayin optimistic! Kendra :)

Good to hear. Alot of people I know don't jump rope or play with their kids, they sit and watch. I don't want to watch, I want to play too! Lol (without hurting my body) My knees are bad. I just had acl/miniscus/bone work done on my femur, and I dont want my weight slowin me down in that aspect either. Imagine what well be able to do when we are skinny, that wears us out now. I play with my nephews and 20 mins our so and I'm tired. I can't run without being quickly winded. Gonna say goodbye to all of it!

My goal is 155. Maintenance would be awesome. Also hearing that from a fellow farmlander is awesome. I'm hoping I'm gonna like it alot and my boyfriend keeps trying to get me to find some cajun good that I can eat. He doesnt understand that I'm not going to be able to at first lol.

Feb. 4Th here. Set and ready. Start my pre op diet on Monday. Nervous. Moving to Louisiana in March. Western Nebraska is my current home. Im 24, 5'6 and 286 started at 313 last April. My bmi was 51 and now its 46. cant wait to see a average number I want to have kids and be able to enjoy them. I really want to be able to play with them and not have to sit on the sidelines. I have alot of obese friends with kids and I see them not enjoying their children add they would like to and I don't want to be like that. This is for my future and my future families. We want kids in about a year from now were gonna try.

February 4th here!! Lets do this! Sooo ready!

After my psych evaluation on September 7 2012 I just got approved last week. I dont think thats normal though. Should take 30 days our so depending in who you're insurance is through.

Thx. I was also gonna ask my surgeon here for a referral. I know im in for a culture shock. My fiance was here for college and hes warned me about it. The only thing im worried about is the humidity in the summer and the sun. I'm allergic to the sun (pmle) so it will be interesting to see how I adjust.

I was supposed to have my sleeve done in October of last year but insurance hold UPS have made it to where I schedule my surgery tomorrow. I'm nervous and I start my liquid diet tomorrow. My question is, is that I am from Nebraska and moving to Lafayette, Louisiana on Feb 11. Where would a good follow up dr. be located at? This will b my first time in Louisiana. Any help is appreciated.

I'm getting waaay excited. It used to be 5 more months....3 more months... now that August is here I have this month and then next month I will be sending everything to insurance. If they deny me I will be getting sleeved late Oct and if I am accepted then it will be end of september or the very beginning of October!! Eeek I cant wait for my new life to begin. I just turned 24 July 29 and my vow is by the time 25 rolls around this chica will be RockiN her sleeve in the century club.

May I ask ur height and how many months out are you? You look stunning!

Question* sorry, texting off my cell and thumbs slipped.

Im really interested on that quedtion. Can anyone answer it ^^^ the longer u stay on soft/liquid diet the more u lose?

awesome. it's always good to see sleevers close by. Im in Nebraska, about 3 1/2 hours from denver. Sleeve date is end of sept early october, hopefully the earlier one, im too anxious. Work ur sleeve!

I haven't been approved i have a month and a half left of my 6 month diet and exercise with the nut and dr. left until i can submit. so far it looks like if i meet the requirements everything should be good and i have. my mom just had the surgery and has lost 15 lbs in the first week. I have a 3 weeks of crutches left (ugh.) surgery date will be end of september early october, if by chance my insurance (blue cross blue shield) doesn't approve it the hospital has self pay option for 150 a month which is totally doable. they have been more than helpful and the hospital here and the wls dept is amazing! I have many friends who have gone through them.

Mine was when i tore my acl/miniscus from playin basketball because of the weight on my body 2 months til sleevie!

I know how that feels i just had acl/miniscus surgery and when my pain killers kick in i dont want to do much of anything. Lol

Anybody out there. Im about 3 1/2 hrs from denver. Feeling kinda alone out here on the plains. : ) lookin for support buddies. I have 2/6 months left for insurance prereqs. And then hopefully end of september early october i will be a brand new sleever. Im 23 5'7 295. Very excited. Cant quit thinkin about it.

Btw im kendra

Hows life been in ur first week? A friend of mine had hers done on June 19 and is already down over 30 lbs. So i have a couple of people locally as well as our local weight loss surgery support group which consits of 8-10 people but oddly enough alot of them are male. Im pretty open about my weight with family and close friends but the embarressment is still there with strangers. I cant wait to change my life and be able to wear normal clothes like all the other ppl my age.

I'm 23. I'm currently undergoing the 6 month pre req . For my insurance. Last Nutritionist appt we talked about late September early October for the surgery date. I'm afraid Im obsessed with thinking about it. I absolutely cannot wait to do this. Started medifast in Jan. 2012 lost 30 lbs gained 5lbs back. I'm 5'7, 319 was my starting weight I weighed in at 294 this past nut. Appt. wanting sleeve buddies to undergo this with. My mom is having sleeve done in July. but id like to hear how younger Sleevers are doin as well. Very curious ! I've been overweight my entire life and Im tired of living in this fat shell Thanks Kendra

Really that is awesome, my boyfriend lives in Henderson. I do in home care so I get to watch my clients eat after i cook for them. It's the fumes that get me! I couldn't imagine having a whole line full of food, but are you allowed to go outside. I would go get a breath of fresh air maybe?