Any sleevers in Las Vegas,NV?

[formerblonde 17]

Nikki

As far as the self confidence thing before surgery . . . I was just breezing along with no problems UNTILL I got into the dressing room the morning of surgery. They wanted me to put on compression stockings that were about as big as my pinky. That was a no go! Then I couldn't bend over to get on the little slipper socks. The final indignity was a hospital gown that ONLY covered my front and left my ass swinging in the breeze! I sat down and cried like a baby. The only thing going through my mind was "I can't do this. I just can't do this!" After my initial breakdown and panic attack my rational, common sense side took over and I was able to continue. The nurses were great! Got me a bigger gown and put the socks on for me. Almost 3 months and 50 pounds later, I'm putting on my own socks and my self confidence is through the roof!!! Hang in there girl. This will be the best gift you could ever give yourself!

Lisa

[NikkiV1986 121]

Thanks formerblonde. I haven't had a major freak out yet. I'm not really one to show physical emotion so maybe if/when I do it will be good for me.

[makingachange 1]

Hi, I'm in Vegas and I had my sleeve done January 25th through Oband. I'm really happy with the results so far and I'm feeling great.

[NikkiV1986 121]

March 4th is my day! I'm excited! Three more weeks! My pre op is on Wednesday Feb 27!! I'm stoked!!

*HAPPY DANCE*

[Lucky Lady 702 3]

Hi I'm here in vegas had my surgery 12/15/11 Dr Soong did my surgery and did a great job I have hit my goal in weight loss and am just maintaining my weight now.

[NikkiV1986 121]

Hi I'm here in vegas had my surgery 12/15/11 Dr Soong did my surgery and did a great job I have hit my goal in weight loss and am just maintaining my weight now.

Awesome!! I can't wait to be there!!

[blackie220 92]

Congrats...

[blackie220 92]

Had my monthly weigh in...thursday...they called to cancel....man i JUST CANT WEIGHT...LOL

[NikkiV1986 121]

Anyone going to the Oband support group Friday? I was thinking about going....

[Feb252013 16]

I'm in Henderson! Surgery date is scheduled for Feb 25th, as long as I get my insurance authorization. I'm so excited! But this waiting is driving me crazy

[mvickyway 256]

My authorization came thru and I am set for surgery on 2/20! I am set to do this and looking forward to better health and a long future

[NikkiV1986 121]

Congrats!! Our dates will be here before we know it!!

[NikkiV1986 121]

I know I mentioned this earlier... But here it is again

The Oband center is having a support group meeting at 5pm today. Anyone else going?

[mvickyway 256]

I know I mentioned this earlier... But here it is again

The Oband center is having a support group meeting at 5pm today. Anyone else going?

I was celebrating my best friends birthday so was unable to go. Did you make it? How as it if so

[NikkiV1986 121]

I was celebrating my best friends birthday so was unable to go. Did you make it? How as it if so

Yes I went. It was good. Pretty good mixture of band and sleeve patients. The only downside was that there was one prospective patient that had not done ANY research on her own, so she was asking basic questions.

I did learn something about taking pills though. One girl said that she get nauseated with taking meds w/o food so she'd eat some, take pills with liquid, and eat more. The lead of the group suggested to chew your food up normally and put the pill in your mouth and swallow with your food. I'm going to have to try it.