Dreamingofhealth

That's amazing!!! You look fantastic. Do you have any skin issues?

Wow!!! Congratulations, you look fabulous!

I am also hoping for July! I have a meeting with my Surgeon in April and I'm hoping it won't be too long after that before I get sleeved! So I'm hoping July/August latest. I have to drive 7 hours to have surgery, and I don't want to go any later only because the winter driving conditions get pretty treacherous out that way!

Yes I feel like I am.... I can't seem to say NO to dinners out and sweet treats. I don't have a surgery date set yet, but my consultation is in April. I honestly have NEVER binged like this before, I am really hope this craziness ends soon!

What if you drank really cold Water (with ice cubes) flavored with Crystal Light to help with the cravings? And maybe that could help you cut down the number of Popsicles you have in one day. Good luck! :-)

Wow!!!!!!!! Good for you, you look amazing!

Wow!!!! You look amazing! And can I say younger? Very beautiful. Great job!!

Congratulations!! That must be such a great feeling! I'm sure when I get there I'll be the one crying in the change room in disbelief. Lock up the credit cards lol

I was wondering how many people have had a partner who was supportive in the beginning become less so as time went on? Also has your relationships changed for the better? Worse? How so? I am Pre-sleeve and have a very loving, kind and supportive fiancé. We have been together since I was 16 (12 years now :-) ). I'm scared that our relationship is going to change for the worse and either I'm going to go crazy and have an EARLY mid life crisis and become a slim party animal or he's going to become an insecure controlling a-hole. (As I have read on different WLS sites) I love our relationship and I don't want things to change. I understand that it's impossible not to change as that is nature and we are changing all the time. But I'm NOT doing this to find another mate, or become a model. I want to be healthy and around for my kids for a long long time. I guess I just want to know what the majority of you are going through relationship wise. This is a huge life change and I would even go as far as counseling together to make sure that he's with me at the end of this journey. All your comments are MUCH appreciated! -Sheena

That's good to know! I loooove them and it would be nice to enjoy one once in a while!

I have a question. If we can have sugar free Popsicles, can we have sugar free/diet slurpees?

Great ideas! It's making me want to shop lol!

For me personally I don't care either way. There are very attractive men with hair or without hair. Now a days you see more and more men with shaved heads so its kinda the norm. But honestly I don't think it matters at all.

I totally agree! I think the next thing on my list is to sit down with my man and go over the procedure and what to expect the days fallowing so he's prepared for what's to come. He knows my reason for doing this and he is so happy for me, but scared something is going to go wrong and he doesn't want to lose me or have anything bad happen.

I feel so sad for you. NO ONE should have to do this alone. And isn't that what family is for? Especially our parents? Maybe educating them a bit would help. Or perhaps telling them how you feel in your body and how the weight is affecting you both physically and mentally would help. Maybe they are stubborn and set in their ways and don't really understand how it's making you feel. But either way, this is why this forum exists so we can get the support and information we need. I really wish you all the best. And I really think you are doing an amazing thing for yourself. Don't give up!! <3

I am having a really hard time right now. I am EATING anything and everything. I am Pre-op and my consultation appointment isn't until April 11th and I feel like I'm gorging myself... I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this bit I can't seem to get my head on straight! It's terrible and I feel so bad. On one hand I'm like, "I'm not going to be able to eat ANYTHING for over 6+ months." On the other hand I'm like, "you are dumb! Hello?! This is why you NEED surgery-stop!" I'm lost and don't know what to do. My surgeon is DR Malik in Victoria, BC. And I haven't even met the man yet and I'm scared he's going to make me do a 6 month diet. I've been on a 18 year diet lol! I don't think I could handle another 6 months.. I'm sorry, but I needed to get this off of my mind and no one in my life really understands. I could talk to my hubby and he would be supportive, but he wouldn't be able to truly know where I'm coming from. Thanks Sheena

Thank you everyone. I don't feel so bad knowing I'm not the only one who has gone through this. And you are right, I need to stop letting the foods that got me here rule me. I appreciate every one of you! I love reading about all your journeys and it inspires me so much!

Things I WON'T miss about being overweight: 1) Feeling trapped in this 'fat suit' 2) Not being able to play with my beautiful kids for long periods of time. 3) Not being able to shop in a 'normal' store for 'normal' sized clothes that are trendy and hip (I'm 28 and haven't shopped in those stores since I was 13...) 4) Having my large stomach cover 2/3 of my legs when I sit down. 5) Finding everyday things such as: going up stairs, getting dressed, cleaning house, putting on shoes/socks, showering uncomfortable and hard! WTH.. I'm 28, it's sad.. 6) Rashes under my stomach and breasts. 7) Walking and my fat all over (arms, butt, back and tummy) giggling.. 8) Fitting into chairs at restaurants, theaters, concerts and being so uncomfortable you CAN'T enjoy yourself! 9) Only having boring sex because I'm too big and uncomfortable for other positions. 10) I DON'T want my young kids (4 and 1 years old) knowing or remembering the obese Mom. I WANT to be a healthy, active role model for them. I don't want them to get teased or bullied because they have an obese parent.. That would be terrible. And I want to show them a healthy lifestyle so they will have the tools to NEVER have to go down this road of unhappiness.. Here's 10 for now. But I pretty much can relate to EVERY SINGLE post on here. It's sad really that we are missing out on life because of this. I am So happy I found this forum. I have gained so much knowledge and I know that this journey is NOT going to be easy but being heavy isn't easy either. Thank you so much for posting your personal feelings because it helps everyone! Good luck with your journeys :-) Sheena

I was wondering (and if its too personal please don't feel like you have to answer) because you and I have extremely similar body types, how is the skin on your back and inner thighs since your huge loss? Currently I have 'back boobs' (I carry the majority of my weight in my torso.. i guess you could say I'm a large apple lol) and I was wondering did your skin shrink quite a bit or will you need plastics for that particular area down the road? Everyone talks about getting tummy tucks or breast lifts but I haven't really read anything about the back or thighs. PS I showed my husband your pictures and he was shocked! He thinks its so amazing how a person can transform SOOO much in a fairly short time! You are MY inspiration because we look so similar body wise. Well your before lol I hope to look like your after one day!! Thank you for sharing :-)