Becca

Hi there, I am about to have a band to sleeve revision (lapbands are not what they told us it would be). Tiffykins posted a link that was very helpful to me when I was researching that had articles and posts from people two-five years out. I wish I knew what the title was for you to search it. I am sure if you messaged her, she will give you the info. I would do some more reseach before you give up. The way I see it, if they are already in there cutting the band out, they might as well give me a smaller stomach! Good luck and hang in there~

I am just so happy you were able to be sleeved and that you are ok! That would be great if you could get a tummy tuck when they take it out. I wonder why they didn't find the fibroid before. Wow! Keep us posted on how you are doing. Hugs~

I agree totally! The plus size clothes are usually ridiculous~ I am so ready to be able to shop in the normal section at any store I want. I can't to kiss LB and those other plus size stores goodbye!

Hi there~ We have a lot in common! I have three kids about the same ages as yours. My youngest are 5 and 7 and they attend the school where I teach. I started with a band, but I am getting it taken out due to complications. Luckily, I was able to schedule my sleeve (revision) surgery over the Christmas holidays, so that my kids can stay with their grandparents while I recover. Be so thankful you are not having a lapband and instead getting a sleeve. You are making a great choice! Imagine how wonderful you will feel this summer at DisneyWorld. There is so much support on this forum. I think the three month wait is a good thing so that you are mentally prepared. It will give you time to research and feel ready. That has been how long I will have had to wait when my surgery date comes. Good luck on your journey to a new life! Message me anytime!

Such an inspiring story!!! I am so glad you are following your dream to be in the millitary. I also stuggled with my weight during childhood. It is such a painful memory, even to this day. I just hope I am as successful as you. Congrats!

So glad you are home! Thanks for posting such a detailed recount of your sugery day. It is very helpful for those of us about to have our sleeves. Wishing you lots of weight loss!!!

Thanks for the info! Very useful

Awww....so sorry that happened! I have to agree with the other posts though~ truly be thankful you didn't have a band put in. I know it will be hard to wait for your sleeve, but my band has been horrible and I wouldn't wish my painful experience on anyone. Your day will be here soon!!!

Congrats and welcome! I am being sleeved December 20th~ I am always so happy when I hear that someone has decided NOT to get a band. Mine has been nothing but a pain (literally). Good luck with your surgery! It will be here before you know it.

Hi there and welcome~ I am sorry to hear about your situation. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you are able to get your surgery so you can start a new healthy life. I wish you the best and please keep us posted. We are here for you!

Just think of what an amazing 2011 we will have as we lose the weight and gain back our lives! Yay!

I love reading success stories like this!

Congrats on getting your sleeve! I guess you will have to hold off on buying your wedding dress until the last minute. I am so happy for you!

Congrats! I am a December sleever, too. I wish I could have had my sleeve at 23!

I will be sleeved Dec. 20. We will be in this together! I am planning on having everything done for Chrismtas before my big day. I have three kids, so it will be interesting.

So amazing! I am so happy for you!

Good luck! You will do fabulous!

I don't even want to get started with what other people say! LOL I am quite tired of having to justify what I am doing, so I don't really discuss the issue with anyone except for one close friend and my husband. I think all of us have lost and regained hundreds of pounds in our lives. We know that we may lose and keep it off for awhile, but all it takes it one slip up and we are right back where we started. I even gained weight back with my lapband. I have found peace with not discussing it. I come here for my support. If the person you are talking with hasn't had a weight problem, they will never understand your side. Now, when you do lose all of the weight, I don't think they will have as much to say!

Thanks for the honesty. It is so helpful to those of us that are starting this journey.

Hang in there! Your day will come. We hope you will be a December sleever with us!

Congrats! Thanks for sharing how you are doing. It will help me get ready for my big day.

Good luck! You will look great for Christmas, even if you do have some black eyes for Thanksgiving! Please post follow up pics. Hugs~