March 2011 Sleevers
Introductions
You know Tracy, I have never understood that either. I guess each doc figures out what works best for them overrall. I've have a few friends that have had various WLS, and each one of us has a different pre-op diet regimen. I'm comfortable with the one I'm on, and soooo glad it will be all over in a couple of days. The weekends are the worst!!!
I also noticed in one of your replies to a post that you don't have much support at home. Well, we seem to have a wonderful group here that Cathi started, so please use US for your support. I'm always here for you when you need a pick me up. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you need to!
Eydie
I also noticed in one of your replies to a post that you don't have much support at home. Well, we seem to have a wonderful group here that Cathi started, so please use US for your support. I'm always here for you when you need a pick me up. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you need to!
Eydie
HW-319 SW-295 CW-186.2 GW-160 BMI-29.1
Hello March Sleevers!!!
My name is Diane and my surgery date is March 15th. I have been heavy all of my life and these last 3 years after several life changing events I isolated myself and let life get the best of me. I have been trying faithfuly for the last year and a half as well as dieting most of my life. I am somewhat successful at diesting but not at maintaining. I usually plateau at about 35-4 lbs and then give up till I get frustrated a week or two later and start something else. All this yoyoing has done me in. I have a very high insulin level although my sugar glucose seems to be on the fence and coming down.
I chose the VSG because I want to be able to live healthier life and truly to join "the living once again". My surgeon is Dr. Roslin whose main office is across from Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. I chose him because at the time that I first learned of VSG here on OH there were no surgeons in CT that did the VSg and not that there are ...I feel as though they are not experienced enough only having 1-5 behind them.
It has been a long road with many obstacles but I am finally at this last stage of waiting for surgery!! I am excited, nervous , and scared at the same time. I am really concerned about blood clots. I am trying to keep calm and just have faith in God that I will be fine and look forward to months ahead when I really feel the effects of the weight loss!! I wish the best to all us March sleevers and all sleevers for that amtter that we are safe and on the road to healthier people!! This Forum (OH-VSG) has been a life saver with such wonderful supportive peope and I thank all of you!!
My name is Diane and my surgery date is March 15th. I have been heavy all of my life and these last 3 years after several life changing events I isolated myself and let life get the best of me. I have been trying faithfuly for the last year and a half as well as dieting most of my life. I am somewhat successful at diesting but not at maintaining. I usually plateau at about 35-4 lbs and then give up till I get frustrated a week or two later and start something else. All this yoyoing has done me in. I have a very high insulin level although my sugar glucose seems to be on the fence and coming down.
I chose the VSG because I want to be able to live healthier life and truly to join "the living once again". My surgeon is Dr. Roslin whose main office is across from Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. I chose him because at the time that I first learned of VSG here on OH there were no surgeons in CT that did the VSg and not that there are ...I feel as though they are not experienced enough only having 1-5 behind them.
It has been a long road with many obstacles but I am finally at this last stage of waiting for surgery!! I am excited, nervous , and scared at the same time. I am really concerned about blood clots. I am trying to keep calm and just have faith in God that I will be fine and look forward to months ahead when I really feel the effects of the weight loss!! I wish the best to all us March sleevers and all sleevers for that amtter that we are safe and on the road to healthier people!! This Forum (OH-VSG) has been a life saver with such wonderful supportive peope and I thank all of you!!
Didi ..... Sleeved and living my NEW LIFE!!!!
Highest WT 381 Surgery WT (367.8) Current WT 236
Highest WT 381 Surgery WT (367.8) Current WT 236
Hey all you fellow March sleevers!
My name is Kati. I am a 41 yr. old single mother with a 11 year old daughter. My surgery date is March 8 in Tijuana. My story is alot like yours. I have been overweight all of my life. I also tried Weight W*****er's from the time I was around 9 or 10 (don't really remember) and then again when I was in my mid-thirties. I did manage to lose 70 lbs and then gained it all back plus some in the last couple of years. During my recent weight gain I felt so ashamed of myself. I didn't want to be seen in public. I didn't have to see my friends and family cuz they live athousand miles away. I guess, I felt that if they didn't have to see me then it was okay to look this way. Out of sight, out of mind. But my daughter has to see me, live with me. I want to be able to do things with her like ride a roller-coaster with her, go horseback riding with her. Just be with her without being an embarrassment to her.
Tracy, when I read your introduction you made me feel a little at ease. I have been worried about the travel to Tijuana rather than the surgery. I am also traveling by myself. I look forward to reading your post about your experience. I am having my surgery at INT Hospital with Dr. Sergio Verboonen. Good luck with your surgery and to everyone else on this journey. Take care.
My name is Kati. I am a 41 yr. old single mother with a 11 year old daughter. My surgery date is March 8 in Tijuana. My story is alot like yours. I have been overweight all of my life. I also tried Weight W*****er's from the time I was around 9 or 10 (don't really remember) and then again when I was in my mid-thirties. I did manage to lose 70 lbs and then gained it all back plus some in the last couple of years. During my recent weight gain I felt so ashamed of myself. I didn't want to be seen in public. I didn't have to see my friends and family cuz they live athousand miles away. I guess, I felt that if they didn't have to see me then it was okay to look this way. Out of sight, out of mind. But my daughter has to see me, live with me. I want to be able to do things with her like ride a roller-coaster with her, go horseback riding with her. Just be with her without being an embarrassment to her.
Tracy, when I read your introduction you made me feel a little at ease. I have been worried about the travel to Tijuana rather than the surgery. I am also traveling by myself. I look forward to reading your post about your experience. I am having my surgery at INT Hospital with Dr. Sergio Verboonen. Good luck with your surgery and to everyone else on this journey. Take care.
Kati
Hi all. I'm just taking my pre-op antibiotic--my surgery is tomorrow! I am almost 53 years old and have 101 pounds to lose. I figure I''ve had these 100 for 23 years and looking forward to saying goodbye to them!
I'm in Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico). My surgeon is Alberto Aceves Diaz. My friend and collegue had surgery with him last summer and had a wonderful experience. Since we are both physicians, the decision to have WLS was easy--it is the most scientifically proven method to sustained weight loss. But finding time to be away from the practice was the hardest part. Except for the 300 calories per day of exercise, that is!
I'm looking forward to your posts and your journeys!
I'm in Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico). My surgeon is Alberto Aceves Diaz. My friend and collegue had surgery with him last summer and had a wonderful experience. Since we are both physicians, the decision to have WLS was easy--it is the most scientifically proven method to sustained weight loss. But finding time to be away from the practice was the hardest part. Except for the 300 calories per day of exercise, that is!
I'm looking forward to your posts and your journeys!
Hello everyone, I'm Kelly. TOMORROW (8th) is my surgery. I'm starting to get anxious but still committed and excited. I'm 53, 5'5 and 220 as of this morning.
Doctor: Dr. Quilici
Hospital: St Joseph's, Burbank, CA
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield - 24 hour approval
Process from 1st Inquiry to Surgery - 2 months
I'm single with my 21 y/o college student son living with me. My biggest fear is not taking full advantage of this tool. However, I am so comfortable with my decision for the sleeve as my surgery.
Wow, it's really going to happen!
Doctor: Dr. Quilici
Hospital: St Joseph's, Burbank, CA
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield - 24 hour approval
Process from 1st Inquiry to Surgery - 2 months
I'm single with my 21 y/o college student son living with me. My biggest fear is not taking full advantage of this tool. However, I am so comfortable with my decision for the sleeve as my surgery.
Wow, it's really going to happen!
Hi all! So glad to have found this group.
March 25th is my surgery date and I'm excited, nervous, and scared all rolled into one! I've been researching WLS since last February, and started my 6 month supervised weight loss related visits at the end of June. A series of unfortunate events caused my date to be pushed back from the end of January to the end of March. But now it's only 18 days away and I feel ready.
BTW, I have Cigna insurance, and they approved my surgery within five days!
Taylor
countdowntovsg.blogspot.com/
March 25th is my surgery date and I'm excited, nervous, and scared all rolled into one! I've been researching WLS since last February, and started my 6 month supervised weight loss related visits at the end of June. A series of unfortunate events caused my date to be pushed back from the end of January to the end of March. But now it's only 18 days away and I feel ready.
BTW, I have Cigna insurance, and they approved my surgery within five days!
Taylor
countdowntovsg.blogspot.com/
Hi everyone,
My name is Kristy. I post quite a bit in the main VSG forum, but just became aware of this group.
My surgery is on March 29th, just sliding in there.
Looking forwarding to making this journey with you all, best wishes for your success!
My name is Kristy. I post quite a bit in the main VSG forum, but just became aware of this group.
My surgery is on March 29th, just sliding in there.
Looking forwarding to making this journey with you all, best wishes for your success!
~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150
Hey March Sleevers! New here...
I think Im going to call my sleeve surgery date my Rebirthday! I was sleeved on Monday, March 7th.
5 days post-op.
My name is Linda M. and Im from NJ. I returned to my dr. Dr.Nicholas Bertha originally for the Bypass. He knew me and suggested the sleeve. He put in my lapband March 2004 and removed it Feb 2008. I really only decided I needed to do this after several more attempts at Jenny Craig. I looked at my pics from my sons wedding in Aug. for which I lost 22lbs. and said..look how old I look. I will never make it at this rate to stay alive for my grandchildren.. and for myself of course. I was tired of looking at myself in the mirror at Curves hopping up and down.
..and not losing a thing. BTW I regained the 22lbs.
My kids were totally against it..."Diet and Exercise Mom...Why do you want to mutilate yourself?"
I told them my father had most of his stomach removed in the 50s for his ulcer. And there is stomach and colon cancer in my family.
So, I did this....Had my first trip to CVS and Pathmark today; Weird feeling.
..also felt like I needed to hold on to the cart. Feel better tonight after I ate.. Sitting here drinking my water...
Wont get on the scale till I see the doc next Wed....I wish all pre and post sleevers the best of luck and God Bless you all! We will get thru this!
Linda M. from Jersey...........
I think Im going to call my sleeve surgery date my Rebirthday! I was sleeved on Monday, March 7th.
5 days post-op.
My name is Linda M. and Im from NJ. I returned to my dr. Dr.Nicholas Bertha originally for the Bypass. He knew me and suggested the sleeve. He put in my lapband March 2004 and removed it Feb 2008. I really only decided I needed to do this after several more attempts at Jenny Craig. I looked at my pics from my sons wedding in Aug. for which I lost 22lbs. and said..look how old I look. I will never make it at this rate to stay alive for my grandchildren.. and for myself of course. I was tired of looking at myself in the mirror at Curves hopping up and down.
..and not losing a thing. BTW I regained the 22lbs. My kids were totally against it..."Diet and Exercise Mom...Why do you want to mutilate yourself?"
I told them my father had most of his stomach removed in the 50s for his ulcer. And there is stomach and colon cancer in my family.
So, I did this....Had my first trip to CVS and Pathmark today; Weird feeling.
..also felt like I needed to hold on to the cart. Feel better tonight after I ate.. Sitting here drinking my water...Wont get on the scale till I see the doc next Wed....I wish all pre and post sleevers the best of luck and God Bless you all! We will get thru this!
Linda M. from Jersey...........
Hi all...not really a "late arrival" here, but by the time I read the main forum board posts and chat with a couple friends, haven't had much time to explore my group! So sorry about that!
My name is Vivian (my friends call me Viv) and I have been married to the same guy, Mike, for 38 years (39 in June of this year). I have 3 grown kids (2 sons & 1 daughter) and 6 grandsons (4 by blood, 2 by choice). We have 3 lab retrievers and a cat living at home now.
Me, in a nutshell: I didn't always have a weight problem. I was normal sized through school. When I got married, I was 5 ft 7 in and weighed 155. I have large bone structure, and didn't look bad, with or without clothes-meaning could wear a bathing suit, not my "nuthin's"! Then birth control pills added a few extra pounds, and 3 pregnancies added some too. When I started my current job, I was still well inside "Onederland"...then my body began to have issues. The most painful problem, a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica (pmr for short), required steroid treatment that lasted about 10 years...which took me straight out of "Onderland" and dumped me at close to 280 (for the past 6 years I have taken Methotrexate in oral & injectible form, which will resume in about a month, thank goodness, because my pain levels fluctuate alot and are on the high side right now). I read about WLS for YEARS before I got brave enough to actually talk about it openly. I have known a few people who have had the RNY, and now know someone who had the band, but no one who has been sleeved.
Like others with weight problems, I am scared to death to be in pictures because I don't like the way I look. I am great at hiding behind the dogs, the kids, etc! I also am uncomfortable with groups of people I don't know, and it takes me awhile to warm up in a group setting, but I do.
Anyway, a hearty congratulations to those of you who have already been sleeved. I know I have responded to several posts by people here...I am excited to know my date is just around the corner, so please save me a seat on the March Losers' Bench...thanks! Viv
My name is Vivian (my friends call me Viv) and I have been married to the same guy, Mike, for 38 years (39 in June of this year). I have 3 grown kids (2 sons & 1 daughter) and 6 grandsons (4 by blood, 2 by choice). We have 3 lab retrievers and a cat living at home now.
Me, in a nutshell: I didn't always have a weight problem. I was normal sized through school. When I got married, I was 5 ft 7 in and weighed 155. I have large bone structure, and didn't look bad, with or without clothes-meaning could wear a bathing suit, not my "nuthin's"! Then birth control pills added a few extra pounds, and 3 pregnancies added some too. When I started my current job, I was still well inside "Onederland"...then my body began to have issues. The most painful problem, a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica (pmr for short), required steroid treatment that lasted about 10 years...which took me straight out of "Onderland" and dumped me at close to 280 (for the past 6 years I have taken Methotrexate in oral & injectible form, which will resume in about a month, thank goodness, because my pain levels fluctuate alot and are on the high side right now). I read about WLS for YEARS before I got brave enough to actually talk about it openly. I have known a few people who have had the RNY, and now know someone who had the band, but no one who has been sleeved.
Like others with weight problems, I am scared to death to be in pictures because I don't like the way I look. I am great at hiding behind the dogs, the kids, etc! I also am uncomfortable with groups of people I don't know, and it takes me awhile to warm up in a group setting, but I do.
Anyway, a hearty congratulations to those of you who have already been sleeved. I know I have responded to several posts by people here...I am excited to know my date is just around the corner, so please save me a seat on the March Losers' Bench...thanks! Viv
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