Kisha Mason

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Helloooooo to aaaaaall, i seen activity hoppin in this thread and it seems like just yesterday i was in here gathering info and anticipating the day! April 25th will mark my one year sleeversary i will say to the newcomers...it's been the BEST decision of my life! dont compare ur journey to anyone elses. i expect to be another 10lbs down by April 25th to bring me to 190! I'm not rushing to get to 175 and the KEY is to eat right. i've had so many stalls n scales goin up n down becuz i was still in fat girl mentality. i still enjoy buffalo wings i just dnt eat 10 but 3 or 4 lol. pizza and marinara pretty much makes my stomach funny so i dnt eat that (alot) NO WHITE BREADS AT ALL or carbs for that matter. listen to ur body. once you get in the habit of eating better you'll realize that fried chicken wasn't so good after all. do i eat plants all day...of course not cuz im human lol. i can still eat whatever i want i'm just more mindful of it. I have a trainer in which i work out 2-3 times a week that's helped alot and it's truly a lifesyle change. im learning everyday to get better. congrats and good luck april sleevers!!! you'll look back in a year wondering dmn why didn't i do this sooner.

yes! I went alone (I went to mexico) and met 2 women getting it the same day as me!

congrats on makin the decision! best decision I ever made. you will also be able to meet people the day of ur surgery too!

great job!! ur gorgeous

the 25th marked my one month post op and im down 27lbs!! im gonna start exercising next week and i have nooooo regrets!! havent had any complications where i've thrown up n etc **knock on wood** and i pretty much eat whatever at this point i just dont eat alot of it. nooow i havent had any breads n rice tho. im hopin i'll make it to 200 by Sept.

congrats on the sleeved side!! i had mine the 25th

OFFICIALLY ON THE LOSERS BENCH!!! everything in mexico went really well and totally dont regret the decision to travel to mexico. the process has also been easier than i imagined cuz of my new found sleeve sisters...heeeey mzjay

OOOOOOOOOOOOMG!!! its sooooooo hard. yesterday it wasnt AS bad cuz i was home n had soup, water n **smacks my hand** ice cream but i went to the store n got some broth's for when i get back after surgery n forgot to get sugar free popscicles!! DOH!! im at work today n i've only been drinking gatorade. its hard but im honestly NOT hungry. i dnt know if its from being anxious about this friday or what. the only thing thats making me THINK im hungry is commercials lol. im packed n ready to roll EEEK!!

im packing my bag tomorrow and packing as light as possible. gas x strips caftan socks/slippers draws toiletries phone charger kindle whatever i wear there im wearing on the way back!!

i'll be in mexico next friday too!! im using dr. q tho

CONGRATS EVERYONE!!! omg crazy how time is flying because i came on the thread around Feb/March and here i am...gettin ready to fly out NEXT FRIDAY!!! EEEEEK!!! im looking for all tips n tricks to prepare for next week...for those who did liquid diets what did u drink all day for the week?

I'm getting it done on 30! Are you staying at the Marriott? yup!! we will basically miss each other!!

EEEEEK!!! countdown begins this is my last week of food freedom YIKES!! im doing protein shakes next week and i work 12 hr nights so i'll do like a small salad or something. what do people normally do the week of surgery? my date is april 25th. if anyone has any suggestions on diets, what to bring and other helpful info i'd gladly appreciate it. email me: tmonagan@gmail.com

i took out $5k from my retirement as well and im using Dr. Q in Mexico! My insurance (kaiser) has too many other stipulations n hoops to get approved and since i dont have any complications other than just being fat i decided to research (over a year) and choose this route. my girl used the same dr last Nov so i went off a referral. The surgery cost me $4250 plus airfare

EEEEEK!! i have one week of food freedom left, is anyone gonna enjoy their last supper persay before getting sleeved? and whats on the menu for pre-op diets? i need some ideas and already warned people im gonna be a straight up BYTCH during my pre-op and surgical week!!

i was gonna do the body by vi shakes during my pre-op week!! EEEK!! april will be here in noooo time yall. us april sleevers MUST stay in contact with results

butternickles what an awesome story. thanx for sharing. i also have kaiser as well and when i was thinkin of gettin the surgery i was told i'd have to go through all these hoops to PROVE i needed the surgery and i cant just be plain ol' fat. i'd need other complications along with it...which i dont have! i think its unfortunate they hold ur past against u for a better life. im bypassing kaiser and just heading to mexico myself. April 25th with Dr. Q in TJ!! im soooo excited (yet nervous) at the same time.

for those who got approved by their insurance company...how long did the process take and did u have to take alot of classes? does the insurance cover the cost or do you have to pay a certain co-pay amt?

I'm going to Dr. Quinones in Mexico!!!

Hey kisha! I'm excited to hopefully not have to pay 50 for shirt just because it's plus size! I hate that! But really I just wanna get healthy and live a super long life with my baby boy! lol dnt u hate that!!! yes i understand. my son, mason, is 7 and they are a handful. he be trying to race me n i cant keep up WOMP WOMP!!!

thaaaanx!! im nervous too but thats just to be expecting. we all kinda fear the unknown or uncertainty of things but on the flip side im excited to shop for smaller sizes

how long did it take to get approved? im assuming through ur insurance company

Congrats! Who is your surgeon? I'm heading south of the boarder April 11th! im goin to Dr. Quinones I feel ya! I am also excited, nervous and scared...I have moments when I wonder if I am making the right decision, but they are becoming less. As of yesterday, all of us are about a month away from completely changing our lives...most for the better. Let the emotional roller coaster begin! I think its only natural to be nervous becuz we fear the unknown. I feel the SAME way...excited and nervous at the same dmn time lol but to know i'll no longer need to squeeze into or get a size pants bigger than 24/26 feels sooooooooo much better!!!

is everyone anxiously anticipating April? i feel like i should gather a pile of my fat clothes since they will be temporary lol