SmashMouth88

Ross!!!!

Once you start losing weight you will become more confident in showing your body, don't worry. I'm 26 and I've been self conscious bout my body for as long as I can remember, even in front of my husband. But once the weight started coming off I didn't mind my body been seen anymore. Especially if your bf likes what he's sees and you feel confident ans sexyyy, he will eat you up girl! I'll be honest tho it took me getting to a size 12/14 to be in nothing but panties. It just depends on you ya know?

As far as the excess skin, yes you're young and you have good elasticity BUT you need to work out to tone and tighten. Then you'll really feel like gettin. naked! Lol. I've lost 81lbs without exercising and I'm paying for it now that I've started working out, it makes me worry about my "squishy" skin and have to work twice as hard to tone. but it's my fault and I'm still workin on it.

Don't worry so much @@emery_perkins you have your whole life ahead of you and you will be great! The only regret I have is I didn't do it sooner.

I feel completely the same. And my butt bones hurt after sitting a while.

I miss the Club Lulu from Jimmy John's on wheat once or twice a week too. :'(

I had my surgery on Oct 15th, and I had diarrhea for about the first 5 weeks (same with my mom). Make sure you're taking a daily probiotic, it really helps believe it or not.. I notice when I don't take it because I'll either have diarrhea or I won't go at all, there's really no in between for me. Good luck though!

I had my surgery Oct 15th of this year and I've had 4 or 5 periods since, BUT I ran out of my birth control and then I switched to a lower hormone dose so that could be why. Vaginal secretions seem to be a little more than before. My mons pubis is MAYBE a little smaller but it's more noticeble to me because I don't have the big gut blocking my view anymore. And apparently anything under a size 16 is "low-rise" which seems to make mine more noticeble lol. And libido is back up, A LOT! I want it all the time now!! I think it's because I feel so good about myself now.

I had my surgery around 6:30 and I was back in my room by 8 and up walking around by 8:45. Still feeling gas in my chest at times and I've been burping a lot. My sleeve was the 15th so one week from today.

Here's a question for all the post-op people: Did you have a catheter? I REALLY don't want one!

I didn't have a catheter or my mom either. They said with the procedure being so quick there's really no need for one. Just make sure you potty right before your surgery.

I got a $150 discount because my mom got it done at the same time so $4250. Reg is $4400 though.

I had my surgery 10/16. Still recovering. My incisions hurt, I still need the pain meds. Ugh pain go away.

My sleeve was done on Oct 15th and my incisions are still tender too. Just make sure you wash them with soap (I use the Dial antibacterial body wash already) everyday, dry them good and then doctor them how you were advised. For me I got antiseptic spray and I have to keep the little strips on til they fall off on their own. My drain site I'm supposed to keep covered til it stops oozing so I clean it and cover after my showers. Oh and no actual bath baths for 4 weeks! I know you weren't asking for anything but I just threw my 2 cents in. Hope you feel better soon!

I went thru Ready4Achange.com and Dr. Garcia performed my surgery in Tijuana for $4400. I'm 3 days out and feeling much better than I anticipated, but everyone's pain tolerance is different too. I feel a bit nauseaus here and there but overall pretty good. The nurses were good and attentive and good at bringing you pain and anti-nauseau medication often. Best of luck!

I got sleeved by Dr. Garcia at florence on the 15th so that was 3 days ago. I'm a little bit sore and nauseas but other than that doing pretty good. Hope all is well with all of you too!

Hi!! I am the 14th of October!!

(Just thought I'd mention it since I saw your date was close to mine - lol)

Good luck to you!!

Do you have to do a 2 week or 1 week pre-op diet?

The 15th is coming so fast and I'm scared, nervous, excited, anxious.. People are trying to talk me out of it and I'm doubting but I want this so bad!

Good luck on your surgery ladies. How much is the sleeve with Dr. Garcia ??

$4400

10/15.... So excited

I haven't had my surgery yet @@Lin1738 but I've read a lot about the hair loss that comes with having the surgery. And like you my hair is that long, actually a little longer I'd say, and it's already thinnish around my temples. The loss is usually from months 3-6 from what I've read. It is an unfortunate side effect but I am mentally and emotionally prepared to cut my hair and/or wear a wig (since it will be getting cool anyways) if need be. I was pretty shocked when I found out but it's worth it to lose the weight and live a longer healthier life with a new body.

I'm not sure if my thighs will ever NOT touch lol! And I know what you mean @@JerryLynn my Mom and I are like that except I'm 26 and she's 54. We're both getting it done and on the same day. But I've always dreamed of being thin and I can't even imagine myself any smaller than a 12! I'm also nervous about the hair loss more than anything, even flying! I have long thinning hair as it is and I've been growing it out and I'm afraid I'll have to cut it after a while.

My date is Oct 15th, nervous as well!

I'm scheduled for Oct 15th in Tijuana! I'm more nervous about flying to San Diego that the surgery itself! Are you guys ready to get healthy, fit and/or skinny?! I know I am! I have been overweight my whole life and I'm ready to be a new me!

Hello there! My surgery is scheduled for October 15th as well! I have to fly to San Diego and I'm more scared to fly that to have the surgery! We can be buddies if you like!

I'm having my sleeve done Oct 15th by Dr. Garcia as well! Please post after!

@@pgerik that's awesome! I'll be sure to let you know how everything goes!

First post here. My surgery is Oct 15th with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Super excited for the surgery, super scared of flying!!