MrsVanderbilt

Two years ago I lost 45 lbs by doing a low carb high Protein diet...went from 225 to 180. I went from a size 18/20 to a size 12 in Old Navy jeans. I felt like a million bucks. I went from getting winded while walking up 1 flight of stairs, to being able to practically sprint up them without missing a beat. I could finally cross my legs! That was my favorite thing. I felt so small. When i would sit on my couch i barely took up any room and i felt so tiny! i also didn't feel so bloated and full all the time. i went from breaking a sweat while walking on a treadmill for 5 minutes to jogging. i had energy to dance around my kitchen and take zumba classes. my husband and i even took dance classes together and it felt amazing that he could wrap his arms around me. No more huge muffin top hanging over my pants or pants cutting into my stomach. No more marks on my ankles from my socks digging into my skin. Getting out of a car? Easy peasy. I can't wait to feel this way again!

Thanks I will definitely check it out. Congrats on your success!

i just went for my initial consultation at Dr. Lavin's office this week (2 1/2 hour drive!) I met with the nurse practitioner and we went over all the basics to get me approved. I have to jump through so many hoops. i also have to do a sleep study to see if i have sleep apnea. other than that my appt was pretty uneventful. they said i will have 1 night stay in the hospital and then i can go home. i will prob be out of work for a good 3 weeks. the hardest part of the appointment was looking around at the people in the waiting room and realizing where i was.... i was a fat chick in a weight loss surgery office. it was a coming to jesus moment. how did i let myself get this far? i'm tired of my life being about my weight! DH said his coworker told him the other day that i looked like i lost weight. although it was a great compliment, i don't want my weight to be what people see when they look at me.

Millie, I just realized your surgery is today. Keep us posted!

Glad you paid attention to that little voice in the back of your head. And many thanks to the big Russian! Hope you can get back on track with your surgery and maybe a new surgeon.

I tried doing my makeup differently this weekend and I love it! I think this will be the new me. My consultation with my surgeon for VSG is tomorrow and I think I'll get all dolled up with my new makeup and actually straighten my hair for a change. I say cut your hair or do whatever makes you feel good!

Thanks for the suggestion. I just ordered a bunch of samples of the Syntrax from Nashua Nutrition. They were less than $2 each so I can try them before wasting a ton of money. I hope they are as good as the Ideal Protein chocolate shake. I haven't had one yet that can top it.

Ideal Protein chocolate shakes are awesome but they are $4 each.

A few years ago I lost 75 pounds and hated my saggy neck. So at 32 years old I had a neck lift with fat transferred to my face and lips. Best money I ever spent!! When I go to a new doctor and they ask my surgical history they are shocked to hear of someone as young as me getting plastic surgery. And it also looks so natural you would never know it!

My husband goes to the gym religiously 4 days a week. He's done that for over 15 years and has put on about 50 pounds of muscle. He's in great shape. Me on the other hand, I've put on 100 pounds of fat and sometimes it seems weird to be the fat wife of a fit guy. I can't wait to be smaller than him. Or at least his size!

How did your consultation go? Did you feel comfortable with your surgeon? I lost about 75 lbs a few years ago and got a neck lift with fat from my stomach transferred to my face and lips. it was the best money I ever spent. Even though i've gained a lot of weight back and i'm about to get the sleeve i still feel way more confident than i did before. good luck to you!

Hi Ke! I'm 34, from Louisiana, and my appt is this Wednesday with Dr Lavin in Covington. Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it goes!

Does anyone know if we can have Ideal Protein products post sleeve? I really like some of their items. Especially their Protein shakes.

I have a 10 month old baby. He'll probably be a year or so by the time I have the surgery. How am I going to be able to be a mom the month after the surgery when I won't be able to pick up more than 10 pounds? He goes to daycare during the day which will be helpful, but everything will be put on my husband and he's not going to be happy about that. A month is a long time when you are dealing with a baby on your own! Not to mention I will feel so much mommy guilt! Anyone went through the same scenario after the sleeve?

My appointment with Dr Lavin is scheduled for Jan 29th. I'm excited but nervous!!

Hi everyone. I'm in lafayette and am strongly considering the sleeve. Do you know if gumbo juice is allowed during the liquid phase? A cajun girls gotta have her gumbo lol Miznola I'm considering dr Alvin as well. Hoping I can do my preliminaries in lafayette and the surgery in Slidell since my insurance only allows their Slidell location. Can u let me know what u thought about him?

Ideal Protein chocolate shakes are amazing. However they are $4 each!

Congrats! That is amazing! I'm considering Dr Lavin as well. Were you happy with him?

I had a neck lift with Dr. Kevin Duplechain in Lafayette two years ago. Best money I ever spent. He did a wonderful job and I would highly recommend him. I was around 30 years old when I had the procedure. I also had fat transferred to my lips and other areas of my face. Wish I would've gone bigger on the lips though!