P.A.Arthur

It's been about 5 weeks since my surgery & total weight lost (including 2 week pre-op diet) is 47lbs

Started my pre-op Dec 1 at 374lbs. Surgery day 12/14 357lbs. Today, my 1 month weigh in put me at 340 for a total loss of 34lbs gone forever. I'm so excited!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Mexico has been nice even without tequila, LOL. Looking forward to my long journey home tomorrow

I was sleeved yesterday! I had a beautiful experience with the surgical staff Definitely would highly recommend this team to anyone. Looking forward to reporting on progress.

I'd like to hear more about the diet you're following. Do you have anymore info on it, like meal plans or even a website?

I'll definitely check-in regularly

Congrats ShoeLover!! That's amazing

Thanks so much for the tips ladies. My surgery is about 3 weeks from now and it looks like I need to make a run to the store. I have a question, what kind of bandages are you all referring to? I'm assuming you aren't speaking of bandaids LOL

Thanks for your updates! I'm getting sleeved Dec 14th and I've been getting anxious the closer I get to the date. I seriously can't wait, but I'm kind of ready for it to be over already. I've been contemplating this for 5 years lol

Just remember Obesity is a disease. Whether he has a fetish or not, if he truly cares about you he will care about your health. If you had cancer, or heart disease, or kidney disease, and a dr. suggested surgery or treatment to make you healthy again, how would he respond? It's the same thing with obesity. Be honest with him and if you want to go down this road with him, he needs to understand that this treatment is to help you be healthy. If he truly loves you, he's going to want the best for you and will support you through this journey. At least that's my two cents

U should take a pic every 30 days in the same outfit. You'll see it then, even if you don't see it when you look in the mirror.

I'm getting sleeved December 14th. I'll make sure I check-in regularly

I recently bought a nutri-bullet (I'm still pre-op) but I like the idea of getting my nutrients in and I think it will be great especially during the puree phase before solid food (and after). It's the idea of whole food juicing, you can liquify fruits, veggies, rinds, skin, seeds, nuts, & whatever else u throw in there...I don't know if you've seen the infomercial. However, after about 3 weeks, I've noticed a lot of fuzz, especially around my edges where my hair was thinning (due wearing braids too tight and not caring for my hair). I'm not saying it's a cure and I'm in no way a specialist, but hair loss could mean you're having some kind of nutrient deficiency or deficiency in Protein? Just an idea of a way to introduce some healthy and natural nutrients back into your diet. If it's protein, add a scoop of Protein Powder. Hope it helps

Sure! It's every 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30-7:30pm. I'll be at the one next month Dec. 11th. It'll be 3 days before my procedure. WakeMed Cary Hospital Conference Center, 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518 Hope to see you. I also have a website where you can find local support groups in your area: http://asmbs.org/support-group-directory/

Kool nurseghana! (My dad is from ghana). We should keep in touch, I'll make sure to let u know how everything goes.

I'm going to Mexico, to Dr. Fernando Garcia. I found a local support group at WakeMed in my area, I plan to start attending

i sent a request as well. thanks!

I'm in Raleigh Surgery date is Dec 14th

I'm Dec 14th!! Woo hoo

Just curious... Who's your surgeon? I'm going to Mexico Dec 14th for my surgery. Mine is Dr. Fernando Garcia

So I figure this is as good as journal. I need to make sure I can have some system of record to track progress and see how I'm managing through this. I can't begin to express my emotions. I'm so excited and every ounce of me feels like this is the right decision. Of course my mom is making so nervous with her over anxiousness. I keep trying to reassure her everything will be OK. I think, however, this speaks to a lot of fears within my family to try new things. It's so weird, my sister and I are just not cut from the same cloth as my family. She moved to Berlin just for the heck of it, I myself travel the world over at any and every chance. Yet, most of my family will not move further than 10 minutes from the other members. It's so bizarre. Anywho, my surgery date is December 14th!!! I'm so excited and I know it will be here before I know it. The last piece to all of this, is getting my passport renewed as I'm going to Mexico for my procedure. I've already started my pre-op diet and walking 3 miles a day. I also bought a nutri-bullet. Surprisingly, it's actually help me beat the flu. I started my nutri-blasts the day I work up with an unbearable sore throat (that is always the first sign of a flu for me & it usually takes me down for a week or two). I will admit, 3 days of these nutri blasts and I feel great. I figured it would help me post-op when it was time to go to my soft food stage to help me get some better nutrients in. Whoever came up with that thing, is brilliant. I will admit, sometimes when I have more than 1 a day, I don't always add the green factor in & depending on the recipe, I allow myself a teaspoon of sugar or vanilla almond milk, but it definitely doesn't change the effect of getting all that good nutrition in me. So yea I'm feeling great. Wish my surgery was earlier in December, just kind of ready to get it over with LOL. I've been mulling over this for like 5 years and for some reason, I know once I get going with this, I'm going to kick myself for not doing it 5 years ago. I guess the thing with me is that, I kept running into or hearing about people who were unsuccessful with bypass surgery or had complications with the band. The sleeve just makes more sense for me and I know this will be a tool that helps me succeed. I guess I may as well start thinking of some rewards for myself. Here's a list to get started: 50 lbs = spa day 75 lbs = dance shoes 100 lbs = arjuni D 125 lbs = host huge event for friends 150 lbs = $1500 new wardrobe Goal = book Europe trip to see my sis I'm sure these will be tweaked a bit as time moves along, but it's a starting point and plenty of things to look forward too.

My date is December 14th, I'm terrified, but I know w/o a doubt that this is the right decision!

My date is Dec. 14th. I'm terrified and excited all at the same time. I hate surgery, but this so feels like a great decision for me. To prepare, I've been trying to stock up on these foods we're supposed to be eating post-op and incorporating them into my diet now. My surgeon only requires a 2 week pre-op diet but I had friends who had to start earlier, so I figure what's the harm. Spending time with family, salsa dancing, and hanging out with friends mostly

I have my surgery date December 14th with Dr. Fernando Garcia. The procedure will be done in Tijuana Mexico. Feel free to keep in touch, I'll let you know how it goes. I have insurance, but I don't want to wait 6 months and take the chance of getting denied and having to go through an appeals process. Happened to a colleague of mine. In 6 months I can be 100 lbs lighter theoretically. The cost is $4700 all inclusive. Includes everything transport, hotel, hospital, pre/post op exams, leak tests, surgery, food, & everything else. I scheduled the procedure through ready4achange.com. Alma was coordinator and has been amazing. I've been introduced to my on-site coordinator as well. Feel free to keep in contact. I'd be more than happy to let you know how my experience goes