Shout out to all the February Sleevers!

[JordanB 9]

Hey guys! As of today, I'm 2 weeks and 1 day away from changing my lifestyle and looking towards long term health and a better quality of life. Surgery is on 2/2 with Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras, Mexico. So glad. I joined a gym and actually worked out today! It felt great! I've been eating healthy and tapering off the junk food. It's amazing how much better I feel eating clean foods, working out and having the surgery in the line of sight. This time next week, I'll be on the pre-op diet...for 8 days... wish me luck!

Sharing an excellent resource... if you don't already have it, it's a great read and the excellent advice the author provides is based on her experience counseling bariatric patients: The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery by Cynthia Alexander. Everyday I learn a new strategy for help along our journey. If you purchase it, let me know what you think!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I also recommend that book... it helped me a lot!

[trulyamazingtoo 127]

Thanks for sharing the information. My surgery will be on Feb 20th

[lisalovesfood 3]

My surgery is on Feb.11 I'm so excited and nervous at the same time.

I started the process in October of 2013 it's already been a long journey .

I just know that after all the research and appointments that I have went through I've never been more sure about this decision. I wish all of you the best of luck!! I have 14 more days