Hello my fitness friends

[mswendy 0]

So nice to have others that have as much weight to lose as me. I'm getting sleeved this Friday by Dr. Aceves and even now, I keep thinking that this will work for everyone...but me. I will be the ONLY person in the history of sleeve-dom that GAINS weight. lol

I'm sure it's because nothing has worked for me in the past seven years. Weight Watchers helped me lose about 35 lbs...once. But that's when I weighed 210 and went down to 175. Looking back, I can't even begin to guess how I allowed all this additional weight on my body. I feel crummy.

I'm doing this for me, then my kids. I am 42 years old. I'm not the same person anymore. I look way different, I don't like to go out in public or to public events. School and grocery store, necessity stuff, it's okay. But go to fun Christmas party with my spouse for his work - no way in hell.

My dad had his first heart attack at 43, so two years ago I took more aggressive steps in taking control of my health. I went to a cardiologist for the first time, had a stress test, ended up having a catherization. No problems, but good to know. I went to my PCP every other month in an attempt to get my weight under control. Sent me to a specialist. Found out I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I don't have a beard or anything, just can't lose weight for anything. I even joined WW again another three times this past two years. Fail.

NOTHING was working. Finally one day, my six year old daughter - who loves me dearly - said very matter of factly: I don't want to look like you went I grow up. I was sick. I tried to keep an understanding mom face on but it crushed me. Later, in private, I bawled. Decided that I was going to have WLS with or with my insurance's consent. Screw 'em. WLS was nothing new. I had been researching it for years, even attending a 'mandatory' information session for the Wisconsin Bariatric Center hospital over here. My insurance has a specific exclusion by the employer for any weight loss surgery.

I wasn't going to wait anymore. Was adement about the band, until I came across this forum, actually. When I met with a bariatric surgeon locally, I told him that I was considering the sleeve. He thought it was a good idea. We went over some charts. He asked if I wanted to schedule, told him I was shopping doctors. lol Felt good to be in control. Chose Dr. Aceves after many, many referrals and checked references. I am happy with my decision and am looking forward to being in the ONEderland club soon. :mad:

So here I am. Counting down the days. I leave in two, get sleeved in three. I would like to get to know other people here in this forum. Nearly everyone I know struggles with their weight, but something's missing. You have to have a LOT of weight to lose in order to know what that feels like.

[MINI-Me 196]

Welcome! You've come to the right place for understanding and support. Please keep us updated on your progress.

[wannalise 15]

So exciting!!!! I went to Dr. Aceves almost three weeks ago and was cared for so well. I don't want you to think you are alone in your journey. I went to my first WW meeting when I was 16 years old. And I thought I was so fat, and now I would take the weight I started with then and move on! I've done it all too, and hadn't found the thing that I could make a permanent lifestyle change. I won't sugar coat the first little while with the sleeve has been rough for me, I'm super tired and have had some ups and downs, but I can tell you with confidence that I can do this, and so can you!

[5150sleeve 0]

Congrats on taking control! You will soon look back on this time of insecurity and it will be a blur. You are not alone, plenty of us have gone through that doubt of "will I be the only one this doesn't work for". I sure did. Have a safe trip and keep smiling!!!:001_unsure:

[thinoneday 445]

So nice to have others that have as much weight to lose as me. I'm getting sleeved this Friday by Dr. Aceves and even now, I keep thinking that this will work for everyone...but me. I will be the ONLY person in the history of sleeve-dom that GAINS weight. lol

I'm sure it's because nothing has worked for me in the past seven years. Weight Watchers helped me lose about 35 lbs...once. But that's when I weighed 210 and went down to 175. Looking back, I can't even begin to guess how I allowed all this additional weight on my body. I feel crummy.

I'm doing this for me, then my kids. I am 42 years old. I'm not the same person anymore. I look way different, I don't like to go out in public or to public events. School and grocery store, necessity stuff, it's okay. But go to fun Christmas party with my spouse for his work - no way in hell.

My dad had his first heart attack at 43, so two years ago I took more aggressive steps in taking control of my health. I went to a cardiologist for the first time, had a stress test, ended up having a catherization. No problems, but good to know. I went to my PCP every other month in an attempt to get my weight under control. Sent me to a specialist. Found out I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I don't have a beard or anything, just can't lose weight for anything. I even joined WW again another three times this past two years. Fail.

NOTHING was working. Finally one day, my six year old daughter - who loves me dearly - said very matter of factly: I don't want to look like you went I grow up. I was sick. I tried to keep an understanding mom face on but it crushed me. Later, in private, I bawled. Decided that I was going to have WLS with or with my insurance's consent. Screw 'em. WLS was nothing new. I had been researching it for years, even attending a 'mandatory' information session for the Wisconsin Bariatric Center hospital over here. My insurance has a specific exclusion by the employer for any weight loss surgery.

I wasn't going to wait anymore. Was adement about the band, until I came across this forum, actually. When I met with a bariatric surgeon locally, I told him that I was considering the sleeve. He thought it was a good idea. We went over some charts. He asked if I wanted to schedule, told him I was shopping doctors. lol Felt good to be in control. Chose Dr. Aceves after many, many referrals and checked references. I am happy with my decision and am looking forward to being in the ONEderland club soon. :thumbup:

So here I am. Counting down the days. I leave in two, get sleeved in three. I would like to get to know other people here in this forum. Nearly everyone I know struggles with their weight, but something's missing. You have to have a LOT of weight to lose in order to know what that feels like.

Well first off, welcome to the forum! We are a great support group . . Girl if this surgery works for me, it will work for anyone. . . i didn't think it would work either, but apparently it is . . . I only weigh in at my doctor appts so i don't see the stalls or stand stills at all. . . i go again on the 21st, then the ticker will change. . .i still am weary at times about my weight loss. . . you see i have dieted myself to 250 lbs about 6 years ago and as soon as i hit 249, the weight crept back on and kept going up til i was 350 again . . after that it was VERY hard to come off. . . had the surgery on Dec. 29th, 2009 and have lost quite a bit to date, but i still have to pass 240 lbs and not see a gain in order to realize this is REALLY working for me. . . so I totally understand what you are going through, also in the beginning this sleeve really didn't agree with me . . i didn't like it much, but now am really glad i had it and would do it again if i had too. . . it really does control your portions. . . but like the others have said, you HAVE to work with it in order for it to really work. . . yes that means real dieting and lifestyle changes. . if your willing to do that, this will work for you just like it has for most of us. . . good luck and keep us updated on your journey!

[BlaqBeary 23]

hello .. congrats and good luck to you

[notsofluffy 3]

I was sleeved in april of this year and am already down 105 lbs. I also have PCOS and was unable to loose weight with many tries. THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU! Dr. Aceves is the BEST!

[tbtroy78 0]

Ok lil update lil less than 4 months and 101lbs are gone

[notsofluffy 3]

Ok lil update lil less than 4 months and 101lbs are gone

Isn't it GREAT!