Sleeve_Sistah85

I haven't had the surgery yet. I was just asking for future reference.

Yes let's do it!

My "Final Straw" was a series of events. Last November my weight began to creep back up in usual fashion. My friend recommended this weight loss doctor who had a program consisting of high Protein, low carb and appetite suppressants. When I went to the doctor he was so rude and the meds had some scary side effects that it pushed me to start exercising and dieting. Jan 2014 I started exercise DVD programs and low carb dieting. Lost 23lbs by April 2014. May 2014-June 2014 I began to experience some weird debilitating light headedness so I stopped the dieting and exercise. By July I was feeling normal and had gained back 7lbs. By the end of August I gained back 15lbs. *Final Straw* September rolled around and a vacation that I had saved up for all year was approaching. Sadly, my weightloss goals I set for myself had failed and many of the cute outfits I bought in June for my vacation could no longer fit. 3 days before vacation I cried myself to sleep. I cried cuz I gained the weight back and because I failed another weight loss goal. 2 days before my vacation I texted my older sister that I was gonna have WLS. She texted me back "me too."

Wow! What an a$$hole! You should've said to her "what makes you think I'm not already pretty and have guys chasing after me? I'm not doing this for beauty or attention. I'm doing this for my health."

Awesome!!! Good luck! I hope you get approved!

Genetics?..ugh! I guess I'm doomed. I scar with mosquito bites ????

Yes! I'll be there! Thanks liz

Brooklyn girl here...reaching out for NYC support. Finally decided to get sleeved last week and I have my first appt. with doc next week. Insurance requires 6 month wait.

Cool suggestions!!! Thanks!!!

Thanks auntie

@@Alex Brecher Can you recommend anyone in Brooklyn NY? I called my insurance and they said that NY Methodist was a Center Of Excellence hospital. I was thinking of going to Brookdale because its across the street from my apartment. While I believe that Methodist may be the "best" in Brooklyn, being a nurse myself who has worked for one of the "best" hospitals in NYC I tend to not go by name. I like the small community hospital feel because Ive noticed that patient care is more personal and nurses arent overwhelmed....but thats just me. Any recommendations for BK would be great!

I understand where they are coming from, needing proof that you tried conventional weight loss...I'm just a little antsy cuz I want it over with. I've been struggling with diet and exercise since I was 12....my story is very similar to yours...If I could've lost the weight on my own then I wouldn't be trying for WLS. I hate to be a brat but I really don't wanna try another diet again. Ugh! I'm just frustrated and want this over with. Also...I don't think we are necessarily taking the "easy way out"...surgery has it's risks. Thanks for your input...and thanks for listening.

Hi....I was wondering if anyone from the NYC area had the SILS procedure and if they had a surgeon they highly recommended. Thanks

@@labwalker Yup...you are so right.

You are not alone my friend. I've been looking into getting LapBand for 5 years now. People in general are very negative towards WLS calling it the "easy way out." Friends have said you me "you're not that big" or "If you focus you can lose the weight"....well fuck them! The only person I am telling is my big sister...and that is because she is considering WLS also. I am going in for my consult next week and I am so excited!