Introducing myself
Hi! my name is Martha. I am scheduled for sleeve on June 9. I am pretty excited. My BMI is exactly 35 right now. My NUT told me I could not lose any more weight before the pre-surgery diet. I've never heard that one before! I have type 2 diabetes and high LDL cholesterol. I'm hoping that the surgery will resolve those issues.
A bit about me: I'm 54, married with a son in college. I like to quilt in my free time. I've been a yo-yo dieter all my life. I've been thinking about doing this for a long time.
Hi Martha and welcome. Congrats on your surgery. It will be here before you know it.
Use this time to decaf and decarb. Learn to take tiny bites and sips and stop drinking with meals. You will be very ready!!!
Let us know when you have questions!!!
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
Between 35-40 BMI? join us on the Lightweight board. the Lightweight Board
Hi Martha, You'll hear that in hear a lot about the 35% BMI. We all had our own reasons why we chose to have WLS, comorbidities like yours, unsuccessful diets and regain. But ultimately you have made the decision and your dr supports it, and we feel that is your right!
Good luck as you travel this journey, its a fun ride!!!
I'm Jo 
HW 245, SW 236, CW 151 Yeah (Normal BMI!!!!)
M1=213 (-23), M2=201 (-12), M3=186 (-15), M4=175(-11), M5=166(-9), M6=157(-9), M7=153(-4)
Welcome Martha! Congratulations on your decision to take control of your life! :) The sleeve is a wonderful tool to help you reach success! I think you will find this board very supportive and full of helpful advice! :)
5'-5" ~ Lap Band 03/2008 Converted to Sleeve 11/6/2014 HW 296 Start Pre Op Diet for Sleeve 226 SW 217 -9 M1: 202 -15 M2: 196 -6 M3: 186 -10 M4: 180 -6 M5: 176 -4 M6: 171 -5 M7: 167 -4 M8: 165 -2 M9: 161 -4 M10: 158 -3 M11: 158 -0
Welcome aboard!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
