February Sleevers

[tpietrowski 102]

I will! I'm 5'2 and 247. Goal weight is 130. SIL getting married in October in Jamaica. I WILL BE wearing a pretty bathing suit and feeling confidant by then.

These are my same #'s and when I told my doctor my goal of 140 he chuckled. He said probably about 160

[sstark1285 40]

These are my same #'s and when I told my doctor my goal of 140 he chuckled. He said probably about 160 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Ha. Let him chuckle! If I don't get there that's fine but I will try my hardest, that's all I can do! Frankly, even the thought of 160 feels like heaven!

[Tstorm1070 192]

My surgery date is Feb 14. I am suppose to go to Surgery Boot Camp on feb 6 which is when I am suppose to find out about the diet before surgery.

My date is Feb 14 too!!! I start liquid diet Jan 31st

[lizv123 389]

My date is Feb 14 too!!! I start liquid diet Jan 31st

Happy for you!!

[LizTex2587 212]

Hey guys!! Congrats to all you fellow February Sleevers! I am the moderator of the February 2013 Social Group so if you want an invite just let me know and I will send you one!!

[IMWORTHIT2013 18]

I am scheduled Febuary 6th and I am self pay. I am to do a pre op diet of 70-80 gramsn of Protein and 30 grams of carbs starting today. This is to consist mainley of Protein drinks and one small low carb meal. I have a low BMI and am generally a healthy person ( no diabetes, no high blood pressure,etc) . I was required to the following testing which I have completed prior to sugery

1.Informational Seminar

2. Pre Op Support Group

3. Inital Visit

4. Blood Work within 30 days of surgery

5. Chest XRay

6. Abdominal Ultrasound

7. Echocardiagram

8. CArdiac Clearance

9. EGD Endoscopy

10. sleep Study ( I was waived as I am low BMI and have no snoring issues)

11. Pulmonary Clearance

12. Pre- Op Bariatric Class

13. Mental Health Evaluation

14. Exercise Program ( must complete 2 prior to surgery 10 are included ) at Adventist Cardiac Care

15. Nutritional Consult

16. Diet History for 1 week

17. Personal Letter

This sounds like a lot but it was worth all the effort to know I am riding myself from the chains of obesity. I am currently 207 and am looking to lose 67 punds from surgery. The tough part about being self pay is that you mentally tend to get off the wagon on what changes need to be made. That is where I am 14 days out from surgery and am a little uneasy about how I will do once surgery day arrives. I am also having my gall bladder removed as they found polyps during my ultrasound as well as a umbilical hernia repair. I will keep you all posted on my progress as we move towards surgery day ... it is coming up soon. Attending the support group tomorrow and altough i carry my weight well the bottom line is I am still 207 ( 5'5) and need to come to a grip with the fact no matter how hard I work out I am fat.

My surgeon is Dr. Barry Greene of Advanced Weight Loss Surgery http://www.myawls.com . They are considered a CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE and I am glad I am in Dr. Greene's care as he is a leading doctor in the field of bariatrics and has over 15+ years doing this type of surgery. I know many of you have traveled to Mexico to do this surgery but this just wan not an option for me as I preferred to stay in the states and in the care of US doctors. If anything were to happen ( GOD forbid) I would want my family to be close and to be able to be there with me. Dr Greene and his Assistant Linda have been fantastic throught this whole process. I feel safe and in good care but still have a bit of anxiety as I am afraid of failure. Keep your fingers crossed for me and a few prayers wouldnt hurt either. No matter what the case I support ALL sleevers as I know what it is like to be obese and feel miserable 90% of the time. I am looking forward to my new found freedom from this miserable and dibilitating ( whether mental or physical) disease! Thanks and best to all my current and future sleevers!

Kerry

[new_me2013 41]

Hey guys!! Congrats to all you fellow February Sleevers! I am the moderator of the February 2013 Social Group so if you want an invite just let me know and I will send you one!!

I would like an invite

[sstark1285 40]

Me too please!

[bryantcj 13]

February 26th for me. started this process way back in may! can't wait

I'm on 2/26 also!! Going on a cruise today but after I'm back I have sooo many Doctors appointments. Good luck with everything.

MRSBRYANT

[IMWORTHIT2013 18]

I would like an invite too.. me three!

[Mastiff_mama 171]

I would love an invite too! LOL fat fingers typed "incite" I don't wanna incite anything but skinny bodies and healthier lives! LOL

[sassy14 178]

Had EGD, did classes, met wit nut, had swallow test, pre- op appointment Feb 1. Cardiologist Jan 30. Surgery Feb 28.

Phew!

[Tstorm1070 192]

Hey guys!! Congrats to all you fellow February Sleevers! I am the moderator of the February 2013 Social Group so if you want an invite just let me know and I will send you one!!

Send me one please? Or is this the one I am already a member? Lol

[devinsgram 3]

Congrats to all i start liquids on Feb 14 surgery on Feb 28 Right now eating right exercising. When i found out yesterday i was excited but also nervous .

would like an invite thank you

[slimmingdani 57]

Hey guys!! Congrats to all you fellow February Sleevers! I am the moderator of the February 2013 Social Group so if you want an invite just let me know and I will send you one!!

I would like one!