New And In Classes For The Sleeve

[MzSpanishEyez 0]

Hey Well my name is lauren and i am in classes for six months to get my sleeve surgery i am really scared but i know this is right for me i mean i am only 27 years old and i am diabetic and high blood pressure . its a bad way to start off your young life i know its my fault i let it get this way but my friend just got the surgery done and is doin well so that makes me feel like i can do it to . theres just alot of a lifestyle change and part of me says i can do it and part of me says i cant..so i joined this site able to get some more information on the sleeve and:crying::crying: some support

[Tiffykins 673]

Hi Lauren, and welcome to VST. Congrats on taking the first steps to a healthier and happy life. It is scary to have surgery, but don't feel like you are alone. I was really mad at myself for getting so fat, but I tried for years on my own too lose it and keep it off.

Good luck with your classes, and keep us posted with your progress.

We're all here for you.

[MzSpanishEyez 0]

thank you so much and i sure will keep everyone posted

[MidwestGirl 8]

Hi Lauren! Welcome & congrats on starting your journey! You CAN do it. You just have to stay focused & remind yourself the not-so-fun parts are brief and soooo worth it. I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and am already so glad I did this for myself. You'll find lots of information & friendly people here.

[deedee 5]

Welcome Lauren! Good for you making the decision to become healthier. I was 29 and definitely wanted to live a healthier, more active life in my 30's and so far that is happening...so glad I did this. I wish you luck on your pre-op journey!

[thinoneday 445]

Hey Well my name is lauren and i am in classes for six months to get my sleeve surgery i am really scared but i know this is right for me i mean i am only 27 years old and i am diabetic and high blood pressure . its a bad way to start off your young life i know its my fault i let it get this way but my friend just got the surgery done and is doin well so that makes me feel like i can do it to . theres just alot of a lifestyle change and part of me says i can do it and part of me says i cant..so i joined this site able to get some more information on the sleeve and:crying::laugh0: some support

Honey get your sleeve! You are going to love it. . . don't be scared, i know it's scary, and you wouldn't be normal if you were loving the idea of partial stomach removal. . . this surgery was my 18th major surgery. . i'm here to tell you about it. . the surgery for me was pretty easy . . . i was up and walking around the same day as the surgery, after all it was my stomach that got worked on and not my legs. . . soooo since walking helps with recovery, up i went and walked like a wild woman! The only problem i had for a bit was getting used to the weird feeling of the sleeve. . . but it's good now, I'm out 4 1/2 weeks and feel wonderful. . . i've gotten the hang of this eating things and am very happy how it's going. . . i now look at people eat and wonder "how in the world can y'all eat all that" it's amazing. . .don't become scale obsessed either, i only weigh once a month at my doctor appts . . I go again on Feb 16 and then the ticker will move . . . hope this helps and welcome to the forum. . . we are here for you when you need us ok?

Edited January 29, 2010 by thinoneday