LyndaRN

I find out today that my doctor uses a 36. But he says he goes close so it is maybe a 34. He says any smaller and there is a lot of nausea. I am getting so excited!

Welcome Jules. I am getting my sleeve on March 10 so we will be very close! Congrats on making the decision. Like you I went for a band too and the doctor told me about the sleeve and it seemed like the perfect tool for me! Thanks for sharing your story.

You look great and are an inspiration!

Thanks! I will go check out that post! I will have to look into the Protein drinks and get some samples. Txaggiemom I am having it done in Houston/Cy Fair area by Dr. St. Laurent. I had joined a Houston Lap Band Yahoo group and they raved about him so I did a consultation and really liked him. I was originally going for Lap Band but he told me about the sleeve procedure. Thanks SO much everyone.

You rock and you are SUCH an INSPIRATION! You make me excited to get my sleeve!! Congrats Tiff!!!!

Can't wait to hear from you!

I will be sending postive energy and thoughts your way! I hope you have a super fast recovery!

I have a 9 year old daughter. I am unsure of what to tell her about the surgery. I don't want her to really know that I am having surgery to help me lose weight. I am confused and unsure of what to tell her. She overheard me talking about surgery and she started crying tonight when in bed. She is a worrier and it made me feel really bad, like maybe I shouldn't do it. I will do anything for my children. But she is my heart and she means everything to me. Any advice? Anyone be here?

I guess I worry more because she is a girl and I worry about her and an eating disorder. She is a little big for her age so I didn't want to emphasize a weight loss surgery. I will be honest with her, she is a smart cookie and more of an adult than a child. She was my only child for 8 1/2 years. Thanks for all the advice and info. I will figure out the right thing to say to her and reassure her that I will be fine.

Yeah the lifting things bothers me! My baby weighs 17 pounds! But my daughter will be home and on spring break so I probably won't lift him at all! My doctor said that this was a quicker recovery than lap band because you have port pain with that. It will be interesting to hear what he says! Thanks for the support! I love this MB so much already!

Hi all! I am new here and just schedule my surgery for March 10th! I am excited and scared at the same time! Anyone else getting sleeved around this date? My doctor doesn't require a pre op diet but I am going to do 5 days of Protein shakes. I know I have a fatty liver and feel it would be better for me to do it. I am a mom of 2 children a 9 year old and an 8 month old. Does anyone know how long you have to wait until you can pick up a baby? I have another appt. on the 26th to discuss pre and post op stuff but thought the people on this board are so helpful that I could probably get most of my answers here. Also what about driving? My hubby is a firefighter and will have to return to work a few days after my surgery. My mom is around the corner so I will have her help. Just kinda am looking for the recovery time and period. I am usually don't require pain meds after surgery so I am hopeful I will recover quick. Thanks SO MUCH! Lynda