Hi New here

[jessinoz4 15]

Yep my thoughts exactly!!! I had my son 5.5 months ago so I am currently on Maternity Leave from work so I figured now is the best time to have this done since I don't have to go back to work until October. I assume from your nick your from Australia? I'm in Canada and having my surgery done in Mexico. Do you have Facebook or Instagram?

Lukkymeee, yep, I am living in Australia at the moment but from Alabama, USA I do have facebook! We should catch up on there!

[CoreyCan 95]

Hello and welcome to all of the newbies!!! There's not a question you'll have that you can't find an answer to on these forums. I'm scheduled for April 17 and CANNOT WAIT!! This site has really been a great support system for me. Most of us don't have someone going through this with us so it's nice to have someplace to go to to chat about sleeve stuff. Welcome and good luck on all of your journeys!!

[sumslim2b 4]

Hello. Also new here. Just approved for surgery ... Going in to surgeon upcoming week to discuss dates and particulars. Both excited and nervous. As well as relieved. Last few weeks I've been eating every and anything and worried that I won't be able to stop. Anyone else excited and nervous as well ?

[123abcde 7]

Hi Corey, congratulations on your upcoming surgery.. I bet you are soo excited!! Thank you for your words of encouragement look forward to seeing your success story!

Sumslim2b- Welcome I am excited/nervous everything all in one.. And becoming obsessed! This is all I seem to be able to think of! It's hard to believe somewhere in the future I could be in a size 10 or 8 I want to do this for myself but a huge motivating factor is my son - he is only 5 months old but I just want to be happy and healthy for him and teach him how to live a healthy lifestyle! But I know exactly what you mean I think I will eat everything & anything that I know I won't be having in my new life - so begins my breakup with unhealthy food

[Bailey2194 32]

Yep my thoughts exactly!!! I had my son 5.5 months ago so I am currently on Maternity Leave from work so I figured now is the best time to have this done since I don't have to go back to work until October. I assume from your nick your from Australia? I'm in Canada and having my surgery done in Mexico. Do you have Facebook or Instagram?

I am also a Canadian going to Mexico. And I'm on maternity leave returning to work in October . My daughter was born October 16th. Where in Canada are you from? I'm in NL.

[makemyownluck 785]

Welcome!! I'm getting sleeved May 2nd! It's been a long road for me, lots of issues with insurance at first, but then I switched insurance and it's been smooth sailing. I've had surgery before (gall bladder removed 2006, laparoscopic) so I'm not too concerned with the surgery itself. Like you, I'm nervous about all the permanent changes to come, but so excited to see the weight finally come off!! I've never been skinny, so I have no idea what that even looks like on me. I can't wait to be able to shop for clothing because I LIKE IT and not just buy things because they actually FIT.

Good luck to you! We're on our way!!!

[teetani 25]

I am scheduled for April 24 !!!! We also have a FB page for April sleevers, if you would like to join

[123abcde 7]

I am also a Canadian going to Mexico. And I'm on maternity leave returning to work in October <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. My daughter was born October 16th. Where in Canada are you from? I'm in NL.

That's awesome! When do you go??? My son was born October 18th I am in Alberta - second home to many newfies

[123abcde 7]

Welcome!! I'm getting sleeved May 2nd! It's been a long road for me' date=' lots of issues with insurance at first, but then I switched insurance and it's been smooth sailing. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I've had surgery before (gall bladder removed 2006, laparoscopic) so I'm not too concerned with the surgery itself. Like you, I'm nervous about all the permanent changes to come, but so excited to see the weight finally come off!! I've never been skinny, so I have no idea what that even looks like on me. I can't wait to be able to shop for clothing because I LIKE IT and not just buy things because they actually FIT.

Good luck to you! We're on our way!!![/quote']

Hey!!! Yes I cannot wait until I can buy clothes that I like as well and can shop virtually anywhere I am so excited for that!!!!! I'm glad you are finally getting sleeved.. Surgery day will be the first day of the rest of our lives !!!!

[123abcde 7]

I am scheduled for April 24 !!!! We also have a FB page for April sleevers' date=' if you would like to join[/quote']

Congrats Teetani

[Bailey2194 32]

That's awesome! When do you go??? My son was born October 18th I am in Alberta - second home to many newfies

Yes it is second home to many of us! My husband and I lived in AB for 5 years at one point in our lives.

I'm still trying to pick an exact date for the procedure. Everything has been approved with dr.kelly in Tijuana...I just have to pick a date. Which doc are you going to use? What do you think about not being able to lift more than 10lbs for a while post op? I'm kind of worried about not being able to hold my little princess ... Both of them ( I have a three year old princess as well )

[123abcde 7]

Yes it is second home to many of us! My husband and I lived in AB for 5 years at one point in our lives.

I'm still trying to pick an exact date for the procedure. Everything has been approved with dr.kelly in Tijuana...I just have to pick a date. Which doc are you going to use? What do you think about not being able to lift more than 10lbs for a while post op? I'm kind of worried about not being able to hold my little princess ... Both of them ( I have a three year old princess as well <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> )

That's great! Do you know when you want to have it done? Im trying to get my travel dates organized so I might even be going down as soon as May 4th and surgery on the 5th or 6th!! I am going through Dr. Castenada in PV I was told nothing more than 20lbs so I should still be able to lift my little guy when I get home, I won't be home until almost a week later. My husband and son are staying home and my mom is accompanying me, we fly in and next day my surgery. I know I won't be doing extensive lifting otherwise and will be taking it easy but unfortunately will have to lift his 16lb little butt lol

[Bailey2194 32]

That's great! Do you know when you want to have it done? Im trying to get my travel dates organized so I might even be going down as soon as May 4th and surgery on the 5th or 6th!! I am going through Dr. Castenada in PV I was told nothing more than 20lbs so I should still be able to lift my little guy when I get home' date=' I won't be home until almost a week later. My husband and son are staying home and my mom is accompanying me, we fly in and next day my surgery. I know I won't be doing extensive lifting otherwise and will be taking it easy but unfortunately will have to lift his 16lb little butt lol [/quote']

That is soon! How exciting! I'd love to hear all about your experience once you're back home . I'm aiming for the end of may in Tijuana. Good luck!