Things I LOVE about my sleeve!

[Mich grand 35]

Wow...I think that's going to be the hardest part for me. I really want do a good Job but Im scared my hunger will win. Good luck ..this is such an exciting time for you. .woohoo :-)

If you get enough protein---you won't be hungry. Hang in there.

[MrsHall42 1]

Thank you! That was a great list.

I'm only 6 days post op and am going through the not so fun stuff, so it's inspiring for me to see what I have to look forward to!

Congratulations on your success!

[suepeeps 230]

Thank you! That was a great list.

I'm only 6 days post op and am going through the not so fun stuff, so it's inspiring for me to see what I have to look forward to!

Congratulations on your success!

I feel like it was just yesterday that I had m y surgery. It really does go by fast! You improve every day and it is amazing how quickly things change!! Good luck!

[gingerRN 81]

1. Love that I have hope.

2. Love that I can look forward to trips to the beach or have pool parties and not stress about how to camo my body.

3. Love that I will no longer hide from the camera.

4. Love that I no longer beat myself up for over eating.

5. Love knowing someday I WILL share clothes with my girls.

6. Love looking forward to shopping trips with my friends when I can shop in the same stores.

[Cookiemonster73 92]

Wow...I think that's going to be the hardest part for me. I really want do a good Job but Im scared my hunger will win. Good luck ..this is such an exciting time for you. .woohoo :-)

Yes I am excited my date is right around the corner ...1/14 one more week!

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Yes I am excited my date is right around the corner ...1/14 one more week!

Omg that's soon!!! Positive thoughts n blessings your way. I wish I had a date but Im currently going through my cardiology ...gsstroenterology ..n pulmonary testing process. I need to be more patient ...just wish i was already there. Keep us posted n good luck :-)

[Cookiemonster73 92]

Omg that's soon!!! Positive thoughts n blessings your way. I wish I had a date but Im currently going through my cardiology ...gsstroenterology ..n pulmonary testing process. I need to be more patient ...just wish i was already there. Keep us posted n good luck :-)

Will do...I'm so scared! Once all your pre-op testing is done you will be good then you wait for approval ...you'll get a date before you know it.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Will do...I'm so scared! Once all your pre-op testing is done you will be good then you wait for approval ...you'll get a date before you know it.

Omg so i went to my gastroenterologist today and he Will be having an Endoscopy done on me. Hoping it happens at some point next week. Have you gotten this done? If so, did they put you to sleep? And how far after the Endoscopy did you have to wait before surgery?

[Cookiemonster73 92]

Omg so i went to my gastroenterologist today and he Will be having an Endoscopy done on me. Hoping it happens at some point next week. Have you gotten this done? If so' date=' did they put you to sleep? And how far after the Endoscopy did you have to wait before surgery?[/quote']

Yes,you are put to sleep for the endoscope. After all your pre-op resting is done and clear. Your paperworkis summited to your insurance after that you wait for approval ...my process from start to approval date took 2month total.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Yes' date='you are put to sleep for the endoscope. After all your pre-op resting is done and clear. Your paperworkis summited to your insurance after that you wait for approval ...my process from start to approval date took 2month total.[/quote']

Im excitedddd ...well Im nervous but excited. I started this process at the end of October...Im supperrr anxious to start. Called today n on 1/14 their doing my last pulmonary exam which is taking blood samples for oxygen n carbon dioxide and.then on Tuesday i have my Endoscopy procedure. Im almost there. Oh, did u have to be on birth control? I have an iud but by late February it should expire.

[Satchel 42]

My system is not taking kindly to the pre-op diet. My family doctor said my system is rebelling. Great. I cannot tolerate the shakes at all, so I try to get a few sips, and was told to have Greek Yogurt and drink milk, and attempt to get at least one shake in. Tomorrow I start the clear liquid diet, and Friday is my surgery. I will try and not fear about the post-op diet. The positive list of things loved about the sleeve helps me to look to the future, and that this, too, shall pass.

[indian 22]

Don't worry at all. We are all with you. Just keep posting what you feel !

[dat_sweetmami 81]

My system is not taking kindly to the pre-op diet. My family doctor said my system is rebelling. Great. I cannot tolerate the shakes at all' date=' so I try to get a few sips, and was told to have Greek Yogurt and drink milk, and attempt to get at least one shake in. Tomorrow I start the clear liquid diet, and Friday is my surgery. I will try and not fear about the post-op diet. The positive list of things loved about the sleeve helps me to look to the future, and that this, too, shall pass.[/quote']

Good luck...keep focused and try to find alternatives. Your gonna do great. Think positive :-)

[SweetnCurvy 112]

There are so many things I love about my new sleeve! I thought it might be nice for us to share them so people who are looking into surgery can see.

1. I ate all my fav things (just a spoonful) over the holidays and still lost weight!

2. I can go up the stairs without running out of breath.

3. Crossing my legs!

4. Portion Control is So easy!!!!

5. I never feel deprived.

6. I can walk over 2 miles a day easily and I am only 4 months out.

7. I see my reflection in a window and don't wonder who it is!

8. Sex...OMG

9. I have tons of energy. No more couch potato for me!

10. People sometimes do not recognize me.

11. I was told I look like my graduation picture. (I'm 48)

12. Not afraid of the camera and I am only 1/2 way to goal.

The list goes on and on but those are some I can think of off the top of my head.

What are your favorite things?????

This is my dream list post surgery:)

[lillatinmomie 62]

Wow this post is awesome. I am such a wreck thinking about the worst possible thing that can happen when I get surgery. I have my pre op appt on the 15th of this month and should be getting a surgery date then. I was so scared. But when I read this post it really calm me down and inspired me to keep going. Thank you to all who posted.