LadyK

My surgeon didn't give me a specific weight goal, but he did tell me to try and lose 30 lbs before surgery, I don't know if I did or not, but my jeans felt a little looser, I could barely button them. I haven't been sleeved yet, but I'm to go in next week on the 27 I am compiling a master list of things I need to do buy, and I was wondering what to do for my hair as well, I haven't had a relaxer or texturizer for almost a year and a half. I'm completely natural now, what should I do to my hair? I thought about getting a sew-in or doing some cornrows, losing hair really bothers me and I'm hoping with my texture, if any major thinning happens, I'll be able to camo it with a fro, or if all else fails, I'm always shopping for a another lace front LOL Winter is coming anyway!

Aww, I was hoping the sleeve would fix my man chin....hair on my chin is horriffic....I think I need to invest in laser treatments.

My surgery is not until the 27th, but I was told at least a week, and that someone should drive me to my first follow up appointment.

Well this is a free country so I wouldn't say a word, but FYI In reference to your question the reason there are institutions such as colleges, groups, clubs for people of African ancestry is because at the time black people wanted an education; they were unable to attain this by just walking into any college, they risked being hung, shot at, sprayed with water hoses, you name it, you could also google the University of Alabama where several students were jeered and called things I dare not mention, James Hood and Vivian Malone in 1963 were apart of this group, the first group of African Americans allowed to enroll at the University of Alabama, which was an all white institution at the time.... Most black colleges were established after the civil war, there were also some established before. These colleges are called HBCU's or Historically Black Colleges and Universities. There is racial diversity at HBCU's here is a quote from wikipedia: Racial diversity at HBCUs As colleges work harder to maintain enrollment levels and because of increased racial harmony and the low cost of tuition, the percentage of non-African American enrollment has tended to climb.The following table highlights HBCUs with high non-African American enrollments: there was a chart here that showed European American enrollment you can google HBCU's to see the chart on wikipedia. and there's: Other HBCUs with relatively high non-African American student populations The following list illustrates the percentage of white(Caucasian) student populations currently attending historically black colleges and universities according to statistical profiles compiled by the US News and World Report Best Colleges 2011 edition: Langston University 12%; Shaw University 12%; Tennessee State University 12%; University of Maryland Eastern Shore 12%; North Carolina University 10%. The U.S. News and World Reports statistical profiles indicate that several other HBCUs have relatively significant percentages of non-African American student populations consisting of Asian, Hispanic, International and white American I do not feel this group was started with the intent to be racist, nor any college. I am sorry you are offended by this, and hope you will research this more.

Congrats on your date! I had not thought about the wiping, I'm hoping it's easier than it was when I had a c-section...i think if your real careful you could probably manage at least I hope so, I would like to know this too. Thanks for mentioning this!

Aww, I know exactly how you feel, I pray the phone will ring soon for you! I know it will!!, the hardest part is waiting, be encouraged, because in His eyes you are perfect because he made you! Keep you chin up, soon you will get that call and have your surgery and able to run behind your child and slide with him! That is my goal too, I want to have a snowball fight with my girls and take them to Disney world and get on every roller coaster in the park LOL!

Awesome!! Dr. Katz, I'm having my surgery in September on the 27th at Providence! My pre-surgical testing is on the 20th. Thanks! I'm a little nervous about being put under general anesthesia, but all in all I trust that my life is in the Lord's hands. I'm so excited! How are you doing so far? :-D

Panera!! My gracious, those bagels are so good. That is a huge accomplishment...I am still weak for Panera...I have to stay away for a while I don't get sleeved until late sept. Good for you! and hope you have a speedy recovery :-)

YES!! I almost cried when I had to change it. My husband's job needed more notice for FMLA so he can take off a few days. This will be like forever for me LOL.

LOL muddy puke!!! I like the chocolate muscle milk, the alpine punch was the one I tried and I declare I was drinking a glass of fruity dryer lint! LOL I hope I find another flavor I like before surgery, so far chocolate is safe for me.

I'm lactose intolerant too, I haven't had my surgery yet, but I am on a pre op diet and isopure made my tongue feel like it had on a sweater...Muscle Milk gives me the horrible lactose intolerant symptoms, but I found it won't bother me if I take 2 chewable Lactaid tablets while I'm drinking it. I like the chocolate the best, the vanilla and the strawberry are nasty to me.

Hello every one! I was scheduled for August 30th, but now I'm a September sleever. It's now for Sept. 27, 2012. I was a little hurt that I had to change it but hey, it's all good, more time to prepare

Isn't he just awesome! Congrats!!!!!

Honestly, I didn't call back regularly at first, the insurance coordinator called me once a week or every two weeks, to check my progress on clearances, I admittedly procrastinated at first because there was a very stressful situation going on at the time. She continued to call and one time she asked me was I still interested in the surgery. I told her yes and finally started to do everything this year, I ended up having to meet with my surgeon again as well because it had been so long. Anyway, I did call the insurance company when I was still looking for a doctor and had them explain to me what was covered and what I would have to pay as well as what was required. A few people I know who had wls too were telling me I had to do 6 months of dieting before but I had to keep telling them no I don't because I already called the insurance company twice and I already know! Because of my high bmi, the 6 month requirement is waived. I haven't had any problems so far, just astronomical co-pays. The office and staff have been really helpful in helping me with insurance. I have BCBS too.Still keep on top of it and follow up, and sometimes it's sad but the office staff will chase away patients, I've left some pretty nice doctors because of crappy staff, now I'm not suggesting you do this, but just keep it in mind just in case. Sorry for the mini novel LOL

I haven't be sleeved yet either, but my surgeon is Dr. Gary Katz and the hospital my surgery is scheduled for is St. John Providence in Southfield.

my BMI is 69-70? and all my doc required was that I try to lose 30lbs before, so I could shrink my liver a little bit to make surgery easier.

Hello everyone! I'm in the Auburn Hills area and my surgery is scheduled for August 30th at St John's Providence in Southfield. I'm on my pre-op diet again...LOL this is day number two and I've been good so far, I'm really looking forward to this! *edit* my sleeve has been rescheduled to Sept. 27 because of my husband's fmla approval. I really wanted it sooner, but I will just use this time to continue losing the 30lbs I need to lose before surgery.

Well I'm glad I found this thread! Mine started yesterday so hopefully, it won't start again until September 5, mine are usually like clockwork, but extremely heavy and crampy. My surgery is scheduled for August 30th. I hope aunt Flow doesn't decide to visit early, I planned my date just so I wouldn't have to deal with very bad cramps ,and heavy bleeding.

LOL I have nightmares about those chairs, and turnstiles too. Yay! I'm happy for you, I can;t wait to get to where you are, being able to fit in a booth is definitely a milestone!!

Hello every one! My prayers go out to everyone getting sleeved this month, or already sleeved! My date is scheduled for August 30, I'm so excited! I start my pre-op diet again today, I had started a few wks ago but, I had not got a date or finished clearances yet. Now its crunch time gotta lose 30lbs, I can't wait! It's time to go get it!

Hi! I'm scheduled for 8/30! I can totally relate with the exercise, I agree, it could be some depression. I hate the way my body feels and looks so I avoid exercise like the plague. My thing is video games, and I can easily sit here 6 hours playing, if its something interesting. What's really sad with me is there is a small workout facility here in my apartment, a pool, and a YMCA down the street...after my sleeve I will have no reason not to go every single day. Keeping you in my prayers! Don't worry, You'll feel like moving soon!

Thank you! and God Bless you! I'm so excited, the nurse called me today and my surgery is scheduled for August 30th! I will make sure of this though,because I have a seminar to attend on the 13th where I do paper work and schedule another appointment for my labs and everything. I'm so looking forward to this, and thanking the Lord in advance that NEXT summer I WILL be at or almost to my goal weight. I can't wait to enjoy my family and start running, jumping rope, and teaching my girls how to roller skate, I miss that so much.

Thank you so much, I needed that. My thoughts have been going a mile a minute mainly about being put to sleep. I had two cesarians to compare major surgery to, but I was awake for those. I know the Lord will keep me, but keep me in your prayers! Still waiting on the nurse to call me. I think I will call them today. Praying for you too!!

LOL yep! I dream I'm shopping for new clothes because all of mine are too big! Or I'll have some really cute heels on. The best to you as well! I feel like a kid on Christmas!