Sept. 10th Sleevers in Chicago Area?

[Cocopuff88 61]

Very cool!!! So u did that prep class already? I cant get into it until oct 21st... so happy for you.. whats ur surgery date?

Thank you! Sorry you couldn't get the class you wanted. She said they do fill up very fast since there are so few of them. I did the prep class the 12th and this class was a nutritional and paperwork day. They also draw blood for Vitamin levels there if you haven't already done it. My date is Sept 10th. You'll get your date soon don't worry! It actually happens very fast but it does seem like a lot of hurry up and wait. Really take this time to set yourself up mentally and physically. You'll be glad you did.

[Lesmarie 31]

Yes i agree.. im not goin to stress over it.. im just goin to try to get myself prepared mentally. Im so excited for you! Did dr prachand recommend the sleeve for you? He recommended ds for me and i just didnt want that.

[Cocopuff88 61]

With the amount of weight I have to lose he said normally he would suggest ds, but my first question was "how long until I can workout hardcore??" Lol he said I seemed really motivated and he thought I could lose any additional weight by being diligent about diet and exercise. I've never been so excited about anything except the birth of my son! This is kind of like the rebirth of me!

[Lesmarie 31]

Thats great. He told me because my my bmi is so high, its 57!! And i was like no way lol i thought it was mire like 49 which is still high but 57??!! And i weigh 335. So i have abt 130-150 lbs to lose.. i think i will be able to get it off w the sleeve only because im determined to have as least amount of skin as possible lol...

[Cocopuff88 61]

I think with dedication and being honest with ourselves, we will do just fine with the sleeve. He also asked if I was planning on having any more children. I picked the sleeve over ds bc I was concerned about Vitamin levels. If I do get pregnant again, I don't want that to be an issue. I'm also concerned about skin bc I do not want to have another surgery. I'd rather just cling wrap myself everyday lol

[Lesmarie 31]

He asked me that too and i dont want to have children so I'm goin back on the pill after the surgery. I too don't want the skin Lol that is one of the main reasons i just don't want ds. I went on YouTube to research and all the people i saw looked sick like they had lost the weight to fast or it could be Vitamin deficiency too. I prefer the sleeve. I cant wait!

[Cocopuff88 61]

Ugh the pill lol it did not agree with me. I don't even know what I'm gonna do in that department. My husband said "please no! You were crazy!"

[Cocopuff88 61]

Started pre op diet today! Not too bad at all. I get to have 2 lean cuisine type meals per day, Protein Shakes, and fruit/veg. I'm concerned about the amount of sodium but I'm going to follow doctors orders. I think I'm past the nerves part until the actual surgery day. Trying to keep busy. Ten days will fly by!

[Lesmarie 31]

How exciting!! Let us know how that goes. They prob make me do all liquids for pre op but im ready for it. Your date is soo close!!

[Lesmarie 31]

I was approved today. Im working w Laura as my coordinator at univ of chicago dr prachand. Yaaayyyy!

[Cocopuff88 61]

Awesome!!! Laura has been great to work with. Angela is also very on top of things. Actually I have liked everyone so far! Haha I'm very happy for you! Their pre op diet isn't bad either. Maybe ill see you at the next support group! Do you have any dates set up yet?

[Lesmarie 31]

I need to look at the schedule. I work in Oak Lawn and get off at 5. Super excited lol

[Cocopuff88 61]

Yes, I really wished they had a Saturday morning or something so everyone could participate.