onelessfatgirl

Congrats on your decision! And welcome to the group!

I'm in South King County. I'm getting sleeved on 3/12/13 by Dr. Houseworth at St. Francis.

Hey all you grad students, just wanted to say congratulations on your journey - academically and weight-loss wise. I finished up grad school in Dec 2012. I'm a mom of 2 so the sleeve really wasn't something I could fit onto my plate at the time but I seriously give you all props for taking on both! Both of these major life changes are going to feel great when you reap the rewards.

Stress can definitely play into our weight loss. Take deep breaths and think positively. You're doing this for lots of good, healthy reasons. There are risks to our life and well being from the moment we are born till the moment we die. Yes, there are risks involved with surgery but the cost of health is worth almost any price, don't you think? You've got this in the bag!

Starting my liquid diet on the 5th. Not having doubts about the surgery per se but in myself and keeping to the dietary requirements.

I'm 5am Pacific Standard Time so though I'm the first of the day for my surgeon it's likely you all will be ahead of me.

I think the reasons vary. For some, their insurance doesn't cover the procedure. For others it's a matter of cost. Or, like another poster shared, they felt more comfortable with the surgeons expertise since they been doing the sleeve for years. I'm sure there are other results too.

March 12th (first of the day) St. Francis Bariatric Center Federal Way, WA Dr. Houseworth

Congrats mrati2d, we are sleeve buddies! Do you have a pre op diet? I have a week looking liquid pre op diet I start march 5th. How are you feeling about it?

Thanks for posting this! My knees have really become bothersome. They hurt even when I'm not using them. And (TMI) they have made my favorite sexual positions really painful. As a result of having unsatisfying/embarrassing moments of intimacy I've been emotional and felt bad about myself. My partner has been super understanding and supportive. But, one of my main fears is that my knees will still be problematic and hinder me from a lot of physical activities. I'm glad to hear that knee pain has resolved for some other sleevers.

Thanks for posting this! My knees have really become bothersome. They hurt even when I'm not using them. And (TMI) they have made my favorite sexual positions really painful. As a result of having unsatisfying/embarrassing moments of intimacy I've been emotional and felt bad about myself. My partner has been super understanding and supportive. But, one of my main fears is that my knees will still be problematic and hinder me from a lot of physical activities. I'm glad to hear that knee pain has resolved for some other sleevers.

Congrats! That's got to make ya feel good. I know I've been dreaming of the day my husband will be able to lift me up. I am so excited to start the weight loss. C'mon March 12th!!

Glad to hear it went well, allbeit strange. You're on the way now!

Hi! 5'5" female, hw 270, cw, 255, size 22W/XL

They all look good but I do fancy the dress the best

They all look good but I do fancy the dress the best!

So my surgeon's office submitted all my documentation to my insurance (bcbs) via fax on the last day of January which was a Thursday. I got my approval letter from the insurance and it was dated February 1st. OMG! One day?! That's crazy right?! I'm a 5'5", 29 yr old female, with a bmi of 40 (no diagnosed comorbidities). I've struggled with with since puberty. This seems so surreal that this is happening. I have a few walk in procedures to do (labs, chest xray, ekg) and the results of my egd to get back and then it's smooth sailing into the OR. Eeek! Nervous & excited!

Congrats to you all! I got my date a few wks back. March 12th is the day and u start the liquid diet March 5th.

My knees have hurt on and off for a few years but never anything too too bothersome. But oh my gosh, in the last 3 months they have killed!!!! At first is was like a pressure when I had to bend my knees. But now, it's a dull pain or pressure constantly (like a 2 or a 3 on a pain scale) and sometimes when I sit for a while (20 minutes or more) they are very stiff when I bend them. Also, the pressure is so intense sometimes when I need to bend my knees it feels like they might pop like a balloon (like a 7 or more on a pain scale). Sometimes when im standing or working it feels like they are locking up and maybe I'll fall. I couldn't get in to see my doc so about a month ago I saw an arnp. She told me she thought my knee caps were moving or something. I don't know. It didn't feel right. I am just hoping and praying that this will alleviate itself after my surgery March 12th as my weight drops. Has anyone else had similar knee issues and did they resolve? Lord, I hope so because at this point the pain is getting in the way of everyday life.