lory2922 21 Posted April 17, 2013 My surgery is tomorrow. I am a bit nervous to start a new life's journey at age 63. I am an only child and do not have any real sisters to confide in. So I would love for any of you to be my SLEEVE SISTERS. I live in Louisiana and moved to a new city after Hurricane Katrina several years ago and left all my friends. I pray I am doing the right thing. 2 sharonintx and Vicki1955 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted April 17, 2013 Congrats on your surgery tomorrow.. You'll do great! We're all here for you and plenty of unbiased support.. From most of us Please, feel free to pm me and you're in my prayers and thoughts.. Keep us Updated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lory2922 21 Posted April 17, 2013 Thank you so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futureloser 190 Posted April 17, 2013 Good luck! I am 66 and had my sleeve on March 11th. I have lost 30 lbs and feel better than I I have for years. You will find a lot of support on this forum.my advise- read everything and follow your doctors instructions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted April 17, 2013 Hey lory.. you're probably having sweet dreams right now and speedy recovery to you. Updated us as soon as you can and it may seem difficult (or maybe not) but WALK WALK WALK.. It will help immensely in getting back to normal and healing Bless you 1 VSG_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_me 184 Posted April 17, 2013 Hi Lory, I'm in Louisiana too! I would love to support you along your journey! I can remember feeling like you and now I'm almost 3 months out and feeling FABULOUS! Hoping you are having a safe and successful surgery, and we will all be here for you when you return! Sending thoughts and prayers your way. See you on the sleeve side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharonintx 1,275 Posted April 17, 2013 Welcome lory. You have an amazing journey ahead of you:) As with anything else you will find good and bad things associated with this surgery. People have such varied experiences with this it is mind boggling. For the most part you will see a positive result. Make sure you are ready and understand all the things in your life that will change. After that you will have your surgery and hop on the sleeve bandwagon. You'll have great days and some that you may not enjoy. But your scale will move downward little by little. It is truly awesome to step on your scale and smile for a change. Then your clothes will start to fit differently and will finally fall off. Only those who have had a struggle with weight know how much it means when your pants simply fall off. Congratulations and please keep us posted on your progress:) 2 navyma and nsquared reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khawk7921 5 Posted May 14, 2013 How did your surgery go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted May 14, 2013 Yes, I've been wondering also. Hope all is well. Prayers to you and easy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onememory2 2 Posted July 29, 2013 Anyone in North Carolina looking for Sleeve Sister??? I need one badly!! I'm only on day 5 but I can surely use some help! Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenfamily004 172 Posted July 29, 2013 Anyone in North Carolina looking for Sleeve Sister??? I need one badly!! I'm only on day 5 but I can surely use some help! Thanks all Not in NC but here if you have questions. Hope your doing great. 1 krisann1031 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myraj0526 10 Posted July 29, 2013 Anyone in North Carolina looking for Sleeve Sister??? I need one badly!! I'm only on day 5 but I can surely use some help! Thanks all What part of NC? I am in Greensboro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisann1031 7 Posted August 14, 2013 Not in NC but here if you have questions. Hope your doing great. I am in Raleigh NC.. My email is krisann@nc.rr.com look me up on FB or email me if you want. ~Kristie~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DagsboroDebbie 40 Posted August 17, 2013 My surgery is tomorrow. I am a bit nervous to start a new life's journey at age 63. I am an only child and do not have any real sisters to confide in. So I would love for any of you to be my SLEEVE SISTERS.I live in Louisiana and moved to a new city after Hurricane Katrina several years ago and left all my friends. I pray I am doing the right thing. Lory. I'd like to be your sleeve sister. This is a great place for support, to have questions answered, and to share what we are learning. I'm a month post-op and extremely happy with my decision to have my band removed & have the conversion to the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroglet 29 Posted August 17, 2013 Lory. I'd like to be your sleeve sister. This is a great place for support, to have questions answered, and to share what we are learning. I'm a month post-op and extremely happy with my decision to have my band removed & have the conversion to the sleeve. Which recovery was harder do you think? Lapband or sleeve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites