Congrats! you are where we all hope to be! I'm down 45lbs, looking forward to the day I can post 150+ down!!!

Basically ibuprofen.lol. Some people wanted/needed narcotics, others like myself didn't need any pain killers. No idea what you will need, just saying if you have narcotics available from home you...

Well, congrats on the next step in your life! I was with Binks in the Aug 7th group at Dr Almanza's. I had ZERO pain, needed nothing at all and that has proven true from day one. The gas is rough...

I think pre-op depends on your surgeon. They took some blood, hooked up the IV, did an EKG to make sure the heart is healthy, and surgery was next. Any meds were given thru the IV so I had no pills...

gotta love those smaller sizes!!!!! I am less than 10 days out and am down 20lbs already. It is so exciting! and now a big reveal day for you! I wouldn't worry about up staging the bride...that...

Hello there,

I too am having to start my pre-op but I am to do it for a month, being over 45% bmi. My understanding for pre-op is that it is not necessarily a liquid diet, but a no/low carb diet....

There really is no way to force someones support. If he is willing to do his own research or read yours, that may help. If you can find out what the real issue is t his lack of support. Is he...

Hello Blackice,
Congrats on joining this site, you will find many fellow sleevers here, and most all are very friendly. It has been a long journey to get here for me and I am excited to find a way...

I have researched bypass (several types), lap band and sleeve...The best is sleeved. With bypass, as of 5 years ago, the cost of monthly mandatory vitamins was $200. The re-routing of the intestine...

I got my date set and I will be in the clubhouse when you get there! My date is the 17 April. SO I will see you in Mexico!!

I too have chosen not to tell my mother that I am having this surgery, let alone that I'm going to Mexico for it. I have told several of my friends and across the board it's "Mexico!!! you don't want...

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome. As soon as I know what month my settlement check is arriving I will set my surgery date. Until then I am in limbo...Nothing new in that, lol. I am excited...

Hello there Lynn,

I am so happy that your husband is a truly wonderful man. Many of us however are not so lucky. If I still lived with mine he would not allow me to get this surgery-he would...

Well Congrats! I too just got approved for my surgery. I am awaiting my settlement check so I can pay for it before I can set a date. But I am so happy to finally be moving toward the change. God...

Well hello the community! I am looking forward to meeting all of you. I am in the planning stages of getting sleeved, and am excited to move forward. Drop me a line...I love to talk to people!