LadyK44 263 Posted August 17, 2015 Hi everyone! I was sleeved in August 2014! I will be moving to the Houston area! I am looking to give and get some support. I am still working towards my weight-loss goal. I am 45, married, degreed professional with teenagers! I am also a great listener! My hobby is writing lyrics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eccentricprof 8 Posted October 29, 2015 Hi I'm a native Houstonian and will be sleeved on November 12th. I'm also a degreed professional but don't have any children...just 2 new kittens Really could use a mentor and friend who understands what I'm going through now and will be very soon. Family is completely unsupportiveI SO scared and feeling a bit lost and concerned as to whether or not I'm making the right decision... Truly hope to hear back from you! Joyce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MitchieMay 27 Posted October 31, 2015 Hello, I am in Richmond, TX for the past year now. I will have the RNY on 23 Nov. I've told some of my family and a few friends about the surgery and the support is a mixed bag. Some are very positive and understand why I feel it necessary, others "Well if you insist" and the last group I haven't even mentioned it to because I know they will try to talk me out of it. I would love to be able to communicate with people (you) in the area for both support and encouragement after my surgery. Thank you for starting this group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted November 1, 2015 No problem! I truly believe that working together helps make this journey easier! I have been sleeved since 8/01/2014. I was not really afraid of the surgery its self because I believed without it I would have died at an early age. Now, at the very least, I have the chance to become my healthiest self! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MitchieMay 27 Posted November 2, 2015 I have been on such a high this week. Everything seemed to be going my way, I thought. I was greeted by some unexpected awful news in my mailbox on Sunday and so I've let it put a damper on my enthusiasm. I am trying to work through that and not to lose my focus. I am still very happy that I am getting closer to my surgery date and I am trying hard not to let even the worst news dampen it. Life has a way of continuing (good & bad) no matter how much you wish you could control it. So, ladies, pray for me...if you are not the praying sort...try a little for my sake. I hope that each of you have the best of weeks! Take care! Muriel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eccentricprof 8 Posted November 11, 2015 Seems like life is always throwing us curve balls when we least expect it....this entire past year has just been one big nightmare that I just want to have end...I'm praying that this surgery will mark the beginning of a new and better chapter in my life. Surgery is set for this Thursday morning so please keep me in your prayers that all goes well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted November 19, 2015 I been here running like crazy! It feels Great to be able to do things like walk up an escalator in the mall. This is the first time in my adult life I feel free. I don't worry about people watching me eat. I am gaining more confident and enjoying being me! Fat for me was an excuse not to try. I am no longer trapped in that prison! I am still working towards my weight-loss goal . What I have learned is to enjoy the journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted November 30, 2015 Hi all! We are now officially in the holiday season. This is often the hardest time to eat healthy and stay healthy. Remaining focus will help us get through this time and every time keep on moving! Life happens sleeve or not, just do you best and keep trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted December 22, 2015 There is a lot to do Houston. Life keeps moving sleeved or not. It is a great place to continue this journey. Sending out Happy Holiday wishes! Cheers to everyone's continued success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MitchieMay 27 Posted December 22, 2015 I did not realize how long it has been since I checked in with you. Well, 23 Nov 2015, came and went. I am now Day 29 Post-OP, as incredible as that sounds to me! In addition to making a concerted effort to do what my surgeon asked of me pre-op, I think that he is just an incredible surgeon! After getting home, I never had to use any pain or anti-nausea meds! Thank God I have had little or no problems at all. So, now that I am in the transition of "soft-to regular" foods I have to pick up and get serious about movement. That requires a mental/mind shift that I have to work hard to do. I have gifted myself with a Tai Chi Groupon to get me started. That is my post-Christmas goal! I hope that the both of you are going to enjoy the holiday downtime with family and friends, relaxing with good conversation and no stress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) I truly love my sleeved life! I have walked all over downtown Houston and its suburbs. I flew in an airplane and fit! It is not all about weight loss. I am living a healthier lifestyle. I hope you all are having a blast cause I know that I am! This sleeved thing is not always easy. Each day is a chance to do better. Keep moving people and remember to smile because it's contagious! Happy New Year!!! Edited December 29, 2015 by LadyK44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katnroyal 225 Posted February 15, 2016 Hey y'all I am born and raised Houston, Texas. I was sleeved in June of 2012, so almost 4 years post opp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epope 2 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Had my surgery 12/22/2015. Best thing I have ever done! Edited February 18, 2016 by Epope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
