albertagirl

Tomorrow's my surgery day with Dr. Ponce! It's come so fast and I'm so looking forward to it. Anyone at INT Hospital or Hotel Lucerna this week?

I just got the Bodymedia Link today and I'm super excited to see how it works. So far so good . So much better than the Nike Fuelband!

I'm July 8th with Dr. Ponce

I'm so thrilled to begin this exciting and life-changing journey! My surgery is scheduled for July 8th! It feels so far away, but it'll sneak up on me real quick, I'm sure Just had to share my good news!

I'm scheduled July 8th too!!!

I get this too. Totally annoying!

I am looking to be sleeved in MX the 2nd week of July. I'm looking at July 11th or 12th, and I should be confirmed soon! I can't wait. I've told a few people, including family members, and everyone is very supportive of this major life decision. My husband is particularly supportive and will be joining me in MX for the surgery! Anyone else being sleeved around July 11th-12th? I'm currently around 230lbs (down from 247 in Jan 2013), and I'm 5'4.

YAY!!! Congratulations! You'll be running 10K in no time!

Yay! I'm hoping that we could all stay in touch as time goes on and we prepare of our big days!!

I'm from Fort McMurray too! I'm thinking of getting sleeved in July. I'd love to connect with you. Thanks!

Hello! I'm looking for some advice. I've decided to go ahead with the surgery in MX and I'd like to do it as soon as I can. I thought I decided on a date in mid-July, but there's an opening in my schedule for the weekend of May 31st and that works for Dr Ponce too 1. Is it too soon? 2. I have vacation booked with my family for two weeks beginning June 6th. Will the recovery screw up my vacation? I'm a pretty tough cookie and I think I can handle it, but I welcome any honest feedback. My motivation for getting it done quickly is that I'm the type of person that once I want to do something, I accomplish it quickly ( except for the gazillion diets I've been on!). Also I'm going to Hawaii for Christmas and I would like to be well on my way to my healthy body weight by then. Lastly, I can't stand the thought of waiting another month to do this when I know the opportunity is there in 2 weeks! Thanks in advance!

I'm considering Dr. Rod too. Would love more experiences Thanks all!

Yay! I'm so excited for you!

This article is great. As I am embarking on this journey, I've been reflecting on my weight and how it "serves" me, and the part where someone commented that it's their excuse not to be held to the same standards as others really struck a chord with me. I'm ready to let go of my old story of excuses and start anew!

Thanks for the quick replies everyone. I'm going to decide today. Did I also mention that I work 50 hrs/week and also going to grad school? haha! I like challenges. I'm leaning towards waiting till July after my vacation and after my grad school course ends for the summer, despite the little girl inside of me who is stamping her feet because she wants it now! haha! Thank you again. This forum is an amazing network of ideas and support. I'm so grateful to be part of it

Great question. Just flying home to hang out with my parents. Some sight-seeing, but nothing too active. I'll be going with my hubby and 2 kiddos.

You look incredible!! So inspiring to me as a "pre-sleever" Thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much. I hope it doesn't vary from province to province. I have a few calls & emails into Alberta Health to confirm. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to book my surgery with Dr. Ponce de Leon very soon!

You look seriously amazing! What an inspiration!

I am new to these boards. I am considering Dr. Ponce in July. For the Canadians out there, what happens if there are complications when you get home? I imagine the hospitals won't turn you away, but do you get billed for it since you had out-of-country elective surgery?