mysleevemylife

Welcome!!! I am pre-op also. I'm waiting on insurance approval. :-)

Hello all! First let me say congrats to EVERYONE on this journey. Congrats to taking steps towards a better, healthier YOU!! I'm a 30yr old female. I've not been sleeved yet. I am waiting for approval at this time. I'm very excited, because I'm expecting to hear that I'm approved. I've been doing a lot of research. I had my heart set on the band for about a month, but then changed my mind once I really thought about all of the after-care, meaning fills/unfills. I also asked my surgeon how much fills cost without insurance (in the event that I should not have it one day in the future), and the amount made me shift towards the sleeve. I made the final decision to go with the sleeve once I met with my nutritionist & also did my psych eval & they both suggested it. Anyway...I am now 301lbs. My highest weight ever was 306 this year. I was shocked when I saw that I'd reached 300+. I'd been avoiding the scale but didn't think I'd gotten that out of control. I am truly tired of being out of shape, out of breath, tired/having lack of energy, not enjoying shopping, etc. I've been preparing mentally for this journey, because I am truly an emotional eater. Any, all comments, advice is welcome. I look forward to joining those on the losers bench. I am truly concerned about hair loss. I KNOW IT WILL GROW BACK!!!! But still...lol. I'm also hoping that I will be able to tolerate almost anything that is healthy & delicious post-op. Well, I don't wanna be to long with this post. I'll see you all around! Much Love!!!

(just now reading this one) Cool! CONGRATS!!

I'm in the same boat exactly. I'd actually like to have it last week of Feb if I get an approval ASAP, but that's kind of pushing it.

Okay, I will in just a min. I guess I'd find your # on your profile? (going to look now)

Keep in touch! We can be sleeve sisters. :-)

I sure will check into Bosley. Thanks for the info!

I'm very happy to see this forum as well. Great idea! I posted part of my story earlier today in "Introducing myself". I say part because I'm at work & was hurried (still am), but you'll definitely see me around! Much love all!

I will look it up for when I can have it down the line. Thanks!

Wow...didn't know it existed! Nice to know months down the line when I'll be post-op. :-) I loooooooooooooove, I mean "like to eat" pasta. Darn that behavior mod class! (joking)

Thank u everyone! :-)

Hello, I've not had my surgery yet, but I just wanna say that I admire each one of you for being so courageous with your journey & also openly honest with this post. You are all heros. I know that sounds corny, but it's true. God bless all of you & keep up the GREAT work!!