Any March Sleevers?

[BigDaddyJoe 246]

Leonafire, I'm with you on the charts. My wife is 5'3" also, and when we first started dating she weighed 135, and was smokin' hot! I saw pictures of her at 120-125 from before we started dating, and she looked like a skeleton. For myself, I've seen charts that say I should be 170 at 6'1". I think around 190 is the perfect weight for me, from past experience. It seemed like all of my health issues kicked in at around 220 (high BP, GERD), so if I could get below 200 and off medication I'll be extremely happy.

I'm shooting for mid March myself. I'm 5'3 and 228 lbs the charts say my goal should be 115 I'm sure whom ever came up with that chart was a crack smoker, Just Sayin! LOL I have no desire to be 115, I do however see myself at a healthy 150lb, oddly enough I seem to be scared of actually losing the weight, I mean how weird is that, am I so attach to these roles and this BA dunka a dunk, that I will mourn it? Good Grief! I am thinking of maybe holding a bad a** wake for the stomach their removing and the fat that will start to go away, and maybe a new birthday party for the healthier me

Comment on who I shared with, I decided to send an email to my circle, with links to be able to help them understand what I am doing, sadly enough my best friend is not on board at all, which makes my heart ache since I feel like I want to share my journey, Oh! well she feels what she feels I suppose. My biggest support is my daughter, who a year ago was sleeved, when she told me I was one of the mis-informed judgmental people she ran up against. Her whole life has changed in so many areas, not just how she feels physically. And OMG she looks fabulous. http://www.facebook....391019/?fref=ts here is her Facebook link she made for her VSG journey if you would like to take a look. Ok enough rambling, We have each other here, I'v cried & laughed and been scared S***less since being on this site, I also have found strength and compassion. So my sistas and brothers, Ready, Set, Go!!!! WEEEEE!!!! (I say that a lot because I like it LOL )

[krissj 39]

BigDaddy, thanks for the list. I am hoping I can hook up with the other 7th sleevers. Thanks for your hard work on that list.

[paleal1107 14]

It's been 5 days since I sent paperwork to insurance for approval. I'm soooo nervous I won't be approved. I'm hoping to be a march sleever :/

I was given such great advice and I would like to share it with you. Call the insurance. My husband and I called and they were the one to tell us that they approved it. Good luck I hope you are approved.

[traycrow83 18]

Im scheduled for march 14th. Im wicked excited but nervous at the same time. Im 5'0 and starting weight was 254 and now im down to 240. I started my pre op diet five weeks ago and have been doing great. Just trying to stay on track up until surgery. Im on the medifast lean and green diet and it seems to be working great. Just wondering if anyone else is feeling nervous about the surgery?

[traycrow83 18]

Im scheduled for march 14th. Im wicked excited but nervous at the same time. Im 5'0 and starting weight was 254 and now im down to 240. I started my pre op diet five weeks ago and have been doing great. Just trying to stay on track up until surgery. Im on the medifast lean and green diet and it seems to be working great. Just wondering if anyone else is feeling nervous about the surgery?

[HollyMc63 9]

Hey! I'm scheduled for March 12. Beyond excited, and just a little nervous. Wish it was getting done tomorrow (or today!). Going to Juarez, Mexico, Dr. Rodriguez.

Mine is March 12 also. Good luck

[paleal1107 14]

Im scheduled for march 14th. Im wicked excited but nervous at the same time. Im 5'0 and starting weight was 254 and now im down to 240. I started my pre op diet five weeks ago and have been doing great. Just trying to stay on track up until surgery. Im on the medifast lean and green diet and it seems to be working great. Just wondering if anyone else is feeling nervous about the surgery?

Yes I am. My doctor told me that I'm down 3 pints of blood and I need to double up on my Iron pills. I'm so nervous that I've already told my sister's what to do if I should lose more blood.

[traycrow83 18]

Paleal...just make sure u take ur Iron. When I had my blood draw I was told I was Vitamin D and c deficiant and iron deficiant. I also know when surgery is completed its only going to get worse so ive been making sure to drink my Protein Shakes with lots of Vitamins as pills make me sick to my stomach.

[Garlandfam 12]

March 4th and totally excited! I start my pre-op diet next week...really funny how each provider does something different with each patient and all the different requirements! This time will be go faster then I know it and for everyone else. I hope everyone the best...gotta find me a new workout partner, I am ready for the new journey!

[paleal1107 14]

Paleal...just make sure u take ur Iron. When I had my blood draw I was told I was Vitamin d and c deficiant and iron deficiant. I also know when surgery is completed its only going to get worse so ive been making sure to drink my Protein Shakes with lots of Vitamins as pills make me sick to my stomach.

Thanks for the advice. Yes I've been doubling up in my iron pills. Also considered taking liquid iron but I want to do research on that first.

[tdguill 11]

My pre op diet starts 2 weeks before

[tdguill 11]

My pre op diet starts 2 weeks before

Oh, and its scheduled for March 18th

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

I'm March 25th! Preop diet starts 18th. I'm 5'5". Current weight 243. Goal weight 150. Good luck to all!

[Nicole 2013 44]

Its starting to feel more real 30 days til im sleeved! Off to have endoscopy this morning!

[Nicole 2013 44]

I'm March 25th! Preop diet starts 18th. I'm 5'5". Current weight 243. Goal weight 150. Good luck to all!

I'm march 20 I'm 5'1 now 220 I've lost 12 pounds in the last 23 days goal weight 130 !