JerseyGirl1979

I decided to get the Sleeve now at the age of 33 young, because I have 4 beautiful children I am finding hard to keep up with. I was athletic all my life until I bared children. I am looking forward to a new Life style for myself and my family. My husband who loves me no matter what size I am , Does not want me to get this surgery do to his thinking of something can go bad and that I could die. I tell him that I am already dying faster than most with all my extra weight I carry around. I love my self and because of my spiritual beliefs and loving family I know that I will feel great and enjoy my new chance on life! My surgery date is NOV 30th 2012. I am having surgery along with My sister who has the same date as myself. She is having bypass surgery so it will be fun to see the diffrence with her surgery and mine. I live in Mississippi since 2002 but I am born and raised from NJ. I am so happy to find a websight like this ...all your stories of trials and tribulations are facinating as well as educational to me. I will use this as a tool for my travels through my weight loss. I am really looking forward to living a healthier, brighter, more passionate life. So thankyou everyone for being here for me! KR

Today starts my 2 wk liver shrink diet..Surgery 11/30... Man is this harder than I thought... I drank my protein shake then ate my small fruit for Breakfast. For lunch I did the same but added dry lettuce cucumbers and carrots... Is this all I can eat for breakfast and lunch????? any suggestions???? My work is having thanksgiving today...GO FIGURE! I know this will get easier but WOW. If theres any Southaven sleevers I would love to contact ya so We can support each other! Because I sure need some support!

My sister in law has to get the bypass due to her health. She has fluid on her brain, high BP, High Cholestrol, BAD Diabetes, she gets kidney stones 1-3 times a wk... she has goalstones and hernias, our doctor said the bypass is for her... thansk for the nice comments..we are all a family here and I enjoy the flow of love from all of you!

I am scared about pain after the surgery... Can anyone tell me what the Drs give for the pain? I have 4 children and Im afraid that I will be hurting and I dont want them to be scared! And can anyone tell me any thing they did to feel more comfortable after surgery...I dont want to seem like a "BIG" baby but I am ! lol

I am so happy for you! I was approved this morning from my insurance. I am so excited and scared ..a little of both. My surgery will be NOV 30th....

No I am having mine done at Saint Frances in Memphis tn... Dr. Weaver

You have to have faith! You will be ok! You will live longer and healthier! I too am scared but... I figure with my weight I am already dying... This will make me live longer and healthier... Look forward to it and your fears should start to fade.

After the Dr Yelled at me for not drinking it fast enough... I gagged and gagged to get it down. I havent been right since I did that test...I have bad heart burn