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I'm finally going to do this!!
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Hi there, I would have had the surgery by now if I...
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Hi there, I would have had the surgery by now if I hadn't called and cancelled my first two appointments, last year, to get started. Seems like I get into a mode of "I can do this all by myself" and then months later I've gained a few or lost a few pounds. Who am I kidding, but myself? I now realize, I NEED help. I grew up eating healthy and working out; I know how it feels to be healthy. I went from 154 lbs to 263 in a little over six years. That's a lot of weight! My body is feeling it all over too. I can't even workout due to the extra weight affecting my feet. So, I'm opting for the sleeve procedure for a jumpstart for the rest of my life to be healthy. Why I can't "just get it" now, beats me. So, back to square one. The variate if surgery center is checking out my insurance and will call me back to schedule the initial appointment, once again. This time, I will not psyche myself out. I'm motivated and encouraged by all the wonderful experiences you all have had and I can't wait to be able to share mine down the road.
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Replies (9)
March 9, 2016
Get used to it...you aint heard NOTHIN' YET!!! Please stay in touch as you go through this.
March 11, 2016
Kudos to you girly! I am super proud of you. Keep me posted on your journey..
March 11, 2016
Thank you. I will do. Like so many others, I hope to help someone else who may be considering the sleeve. Although we all may have some differences, the outcome will be the same, "We're glad we did it!" Now, if only time will move on a bit faster (or the doctor's office!!!) for me..... :)
March 24, 2016
I had a gastric bypass 24 years ago. Best decision I made in my life. You will be so happy. I'm here if you have any questions or concerns. Now I am waiting for a tummy tuck surgery date . All the left over
loose skin from the bypass has to go. I didn't know that there was a surgery (panniculectomy) to fix this problem until this year. Saw my PS and I need a tummy tuck instead.
Take care, you will do great..
loose skin from the bypass has to go. I didn't know that there was a surgery (panniculectomy) to fix this problem until this year. Saw my PS and I need a tummy tuck instead.
Take care, you will do great..
June 3, 2016
Newdeb78- please send me a private message. I'm in Corpus and just got sleeved on 5/23/16
UPDATED FROM NewDeb78
None of their business.......
I've decided I'm not telling anyone within my family and close friends. Everyone has an opinion and if they're not educated about the sleeve, most everyone will be telling me their opinions and why it's not for me, out of pure ignorance. Now, if I knew I had encouragement, I'd tell them. I'm sure others here have dealt with this. I don't feel like subjecting myself to stress I don't need to deal with.
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February 28, 2016
Too many people think surgery is the 'easy' way out, but they couldn't be further from the truth. I'm sure you'll get all the support you need from this community.
March 2, 2016
I know! Surgery is a huge decision. You have to be really courageous to go through with it. All the best NewDeb78. Rooting for you.
March 17, 2016
I agree with you 100%. Keep it PRIVATE. However, you will probably need someone to take you home after surgery, so think who that will be carefully. Maybe closest relative who can keep It is more than 10 years now and I don't remember whom I told.
March 23, 2016
That's right!! My mom is here with me since Christmas and I haven't said a word in English about chopping off 75% of my stomach unless I want her to be in a coma... Lol.,., She knows I run on the treadmill and she is now telling me to stop as I do not need to lose anymore weight. "Thank you Mama but your daughter needs to get to 160 and then I will chill out but that still does mean I'm gonna just sit back and pack on the pounds again". It's best to keep it a secret!!! My husband's side of family is wondering too... Lol ... Keep asking if I have a new wardrobe... Keep them talking... LMAO
March 27, 2016
Good for you girlfriend!!!! Its personal and private journey... the sleeve o
Is only a tool, not a cure. You have to figure out the mental [RS bleep] of "why" you got to the heavy weight, and the "how" you're gonna fix it and combat it.
Is only a tool, not a cure. You have to figure out the mental [RS bleep] of "why" you got to the heavy weight, and the "how" you're gonna fix it and combat it.
UPDATED FROM NewDeb78
SOOOO Ready!
I'm so ready for this. I understand there will be ups and downs and challenges and victories! There is absolutely no backing out of it this time. My head is clear, I've educated myself on this, and i know that I've got a great support system (my husband and RS members). I thought I'd get a phone call from the center today. Oh well, I'll call them tomorrow. I need to get this ball rolling!
Hi there! Welcome to the community, and thanks for sharing your story. You sound really motivated, and I hope you'll visit RealSelf regularly to update us, and find all the support you need. You're definitely in the right place :) I found a discussion between some of our members who are just starting out on the same journey, so here's the link in case you haven't already seen it. Good luck!
New to forum. Looking for a buddy who is just starting process