Newbie gastric sleeve soon...

omayrabella
omayrabella Posts: 5
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We'll lets see I'm new to this. I'll be sleeved in a few days. I'm excited nervous but most of all excited. I've done the same for the past few years losing and gaining the same 80-100lbs and for some reason I'm forever in a juggle with it....can't someone say urge!!! Hoping someone can give me some motivation. So many of u guys have great success stories!!

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  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    Awww! Best of luck! We've been juggling the same amount of weight, and my sleeve date is in May o-^ I'm sure you'll do just great!
  • jbwent
    jbwent Posts: 27
    All the people I know that have had surgery to lose weight have gained it back. After the surgery they tell you you can't eat a lot or certain things. What's the point if you do that anyway you'll lose weight. Just like diet pills that say they work when combined with exercise and diet. No matter what you do to your stomach it is a growing organ and will expand to hold more food if you continue to stuff it, so even though you lose weight in the beginning once your stomach expands you will gain it back if you don't make lifestyle changes. Better to change your lifestyle and skip the surgery. Your on the right site for that, look at all the success stories on here. Take a few minutes to log on each day to take care of yourself, not just for you but your family and friends. Good Luck
  • kenziest
    kenziest Posts: 8
    Best wishes on the surgery! I'd be excited too. That day will be the beginning of your new healthier life.
  • omayrabella
    omayrabella Posts: 5
    Thanx for your concern but I'm pretty sure I am making the right decision I'll keep u posted on my journey. And yes I've doubted it sometimes. But with my health issues I'm sure it's my right decision. Thanx again for the heads up
  • omayrabella
    omayrabella Posts: 5
    Awww! Best of luck! We've been juggling the same amount of weight, and my sleeve date is in May o-^ I'm sure you'll do just great!

    Awww thanx doll I'm so excited for both of us....we are going to be skinny minis.......:smile:
  • omayrabella
    omayrabella Posts: 5
    Best wishes on the surgery! I'd be excited too. That day will be the beginning of your new healthier life.


    Awwww thank you doll....so excited;)
  • LadyG0915
    LadyG0915 Posts: 137 Member
    You won't find many supportive to WLS in the main forums. It is the "easy way out." Search for WLS or sleeve groups and join them for TONS of information and support. People don't know that we don't come to the decision lightly. It took me 5 years to decide and I was working out and eating healthy all of that time. We can all lose weight. Just like we all have the ability to learn, we just do it a different way. We can both travel to a destination, I can guarantee that we won't use the same directions. Good Luck!!
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    Congratulations on your surgery date! I was sleeved 4/4/12 & it was the best decision I ever made. You will hear a lot against WLS here but you know what is right for you.
  • needtogetfit932
    needtogetfit932 Posts: 49
    Good luck with your goals!
  • tapirfrog
    tapirfrog Posts: 616 Member
    You won't find many supportive to WLS in the main forums. It is the "easy way out."

    Yeah, definitely a lot of people on the main forum here think it's the "easy way out." Hah. I second LadyG's advice: look for WLS or Sleeve groups off the main forum. And best of luck!
  • David_AUS
    David_AUS Posts: 298 Member
    Best of luck with your operation and subsequent success! Whether I am pro or anti this kind of operation this does not matter - What matters is that you believe that this is right for you. I do not know much about the process but have heard that it is an aid towards weight loss and still takes lifestyle commitments to be successful (eg. Drinking calories can be a problem).
  • loriemn
    loriemn Posts: 292 Member
    best of luck to you,,I honestly know people that have done awesome with it! and others that have had nothing but trouble after..but it is your decision to make,and your body so do what you think is best.

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