Guest guest Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 God bless and do not worry. J From: debra.garza@...Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:26:24 +0000Subject: Sleeve 6/28 Hi everyone,I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even knowing it. Thank you so much.-Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Good luck Debbi. We know it will go well for you; it did for all of us. Sally From: debra.garza@...Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:26:24 +0000Subject: Sleeve 6/28 Hi everyone,I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even knowing it. Thank you so much.-Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hey Debbi, Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving support. Hugs, Suzanne In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, debra.garza@... writes: Hi everyone,I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even knowing it. Thank you so much.-Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hi Debbi I know how your feeling, it is perfectly normal! I know I can say i was being a big chicken. I am one week post op as of today, and I am feeling great! Dr. Aceves and Dr Campos are the best, the hospital is also top notch! I hope all goes well for you! My stats: Pre op diet: -14lbs Week one post op: -6 lbs Total weight loss is 20 lbs yeah! > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about the " unknown " . You have all been such a great support for me without even knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane... -Debbi > > Hey Debbi, > > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support. > > Hugs, > Suzanne > > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes: > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the " unknown " . You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hi Debbie- I'm from Oregon and I'll wave to you as you fly overhead Safe travels to you today...Praying for safe travels for you today. Everything you are feeling in completely normal. I am 4 wks postop today and am feeling great. I am down 25lbs and am not hungry. You are in great hands and will feel so much better getting some weight off. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!!! Peace to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Good Advice Everyone!It has been three years since my life changing sleeve! I am so much happier and several friends of mine have wanted to get it done...they see the change it has brought to my life! I love to be able to bend down, tie my shoes, open the car door and reach down for the gas lever - before, I had to get out of the car and bend over since my stomach fat got in the way and I couldn't bend sideways.I no longer have to wonder if I will ever lose the weight....I know I have. I see heavier people and truly feel their pain since I was there too. I bless them on their journey and don't judge them. Only feel the slow, trudging, heavy feel of a body trapped in fat. I no longer get super hot in the summer and do not have medicine issues. I do get colder now since my layers of insulation are gone! But that is certainly a good thing! I have met so many people now that they never knew me in my fat years. Those who remember me when, are continually amazed that I have kept the weight off and they hardly remember the 'old' me.I am so thankful everyday for Dr. Aceves and his team! They have forever changed me, my family, my life, and my outlook! If you have any questions about his services, you are free to email me. I have seen the results in my life and others. Suzanne got her sleeve a few months after me and I remember her asking all of the same questions that all of the newbies continue to ask. I can only hope you take the first step that will change your life! Good luck! God's speed in recovery!Gail236/125/135start/goad/nowFrom: debra.garza@... <debra.garza@...>Subject: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane... -Debbi > > Hey Debbi, > > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support. > > Hugs, > Suzanne > > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes: > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hey Gail, Nice to see you post. You were one of my angles that helped me along the way. I love you for always being so patient and honest and yes answering ALL my questions. You are a very special lady who is so beautiful inside and out. Hugs, Suzanne In a message dated 06/27/11 21:52:42 Pacific Daylight Time, sweetsmile1955@... writes: Good Advice Everyone!It has been three years since my life changing sleeve! I am so much happier and several friends of mine have wanted to get it done...they see the change it has brought to my life! I love to be able to bend down, tie my shoes, open the car door and reach down for the gas lever - before, I had to get out of the car and bend over since my stomach fat got in the way and I couldn't bend sideways.I no longer have to wonder if I will ever lose the weight....I know I have. I see heavier people and truly feel their pain since I was there too. I bless them on their journey and don't judge them. Only feel the slow, trudging, heavy feel of a body trapped in fat. I no longer get super hot in the summer and do not have medicine issues. I do get colder now since my layers of insulation are gone! But that is certainly a good thing! I have met so many people now that they never kn ew me in my fat years. Those who remember me when, are continually amazed that I have kept the weight off and they hardly remember the 'old' me.I am so thankful everyday for Dr. Aceves and his team! They have forever changed me, my family, my life, and my outlook! If you have any questions about his services, you are free to email me. I have seen the results in my life and others. Suzanne got her sleeve a few months after me and I remember her asking all of the same questions that all of the newbies continue to ask. I can only hope you take the first step that will change your life! Good luck! God's speed in recovery!Gail236/125/135start/goad/now From: debra.garza@... <debra.garza@...>Subject: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane...-Debbi>> Hey Debbi,> > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support.> > Hugs,> Suzanne> > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi>/ TR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I would say yes, most people here have the sleeve, I did in the end. I looked at the band and RNYThe Band is not a bad option but requires fills/unfills; thus maintenance after. And unless you can see Dr. Aceves or Compos, the American MD will charge a lot or not deal with it at all. I'm two years post-op with the sleeve and my only complaint is I no longer get my money's worth at all-you-can-eat buffets. No complications, no medications, no buying over priced fat-man clothes. I love buying clothes off the rack. My shoulders are bigger then my belly now. And as a single guy, I'm back in the dating scene.Bipley can give you the most honest and blunt information about the pros and cons of both. I would research her posts on this forum.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Caprise <capriseholmes@...>Sender: Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:51:54 -0700 < >Reply Subject: Re: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Are most people getting the sleeve instead of the band these days?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 27, 2011, at 8:35 AM, "" <crispene@...> wrote: Hi Debbie-I'm from Oregon and I'll wave to you as you fly overhead Safe travels to you today...Praying for safe travels for you today.Everything you are feeling in completely normal. I am 4 wks postop today and am feeling great. I am down 25lbs and am not hungry.You are in great hands and will feel so much better getting some weight off.I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!!!Peace to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yes I just had my revision from band to sleeve a week ago and I feel GREAT! From: Bipley@...Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:43:23 -0700Subject: Re: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Yes. And those with a band are are revising to a sleeve. On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 5:51 AM, Caprise <capriseholmes@...> wrote: Are most people getting the sleeve instead of the band these days?Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2011, at 8:35 AM, "" <crispene@...> wrote: Hi Debbie-I'm from Oregon and I'll wave to you as you fly overhead Safe travels to you today...Praying for safe travels for you today.Everything you are feeling in completely normal. I am 4 wks postop today and am feeling great. I am down 25lbs and am not hungry.You are in great hands and will feel so much better getting some weight off.I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!!!Peace to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 What is the psych evaluation like? I have mine tomorrow little anxious..shari From: Gail <sweetsmile1955@...> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 8:16 PMSubject: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Good Advice Everyone!It has been three years since my life changing sleeve! I am so much happier and several friends of mine have wanted to get it done...they see the change it has brought to my life! I love to be able to bend down, tie my shoes, open the car door and reach down for the gas lever - before, I had to get out of the car and bend over since my stomach fat got in the way and I couldn't bend sideways.I no longer have to wonder if I will ever lose the weight....I know I have. I see heavier people and truly feel their pain since I was there too. I bless them on their journey and don't judge them. Only feel the slow, trudging, heavy feel of a body trapped in fat. I no longer get super hot in the summer and do not have medicine issues. I do get colder now since my layers of insulation are gone! But that is certainly a good thing! I have met so many people now that they never knew me in my fat years. Those who remember me when, are continually amazed that I have kept the weight off and they hardly remember the 'old' me.I am so thankful everyday for Dr. Aceves and his team! They have forever changed me, my family, my life, and my outlook! If you have any questions about his services, you are free to email me. I have seen the results in my life and others. Suzanne got her sleeve a few months after me and I remember her asking all of the same questions that all of the newbies continue to ask. I can only hope you take the first step that will change your life! Good luck! God's speed in recovery!Gail236/125/135start/goad/now From: debra.garza@... <debra.garza@...>Subject: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane...-Debbi>> Hey Debbi,> > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support.> > Hugs,> Suzanne> > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi>Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I didn't have a psych eval......or just a general interview....I guess they want to make sure you are not crazy or have body dis-morphia. I am sure it will be fine. I don't even remember that.....it has all been a wonderful positive experience! I am blessed and I know you will be too!Warmly,Gail From: debra.garza@... <debra.garza@...>Subject: Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane...-Debbi>> Hey Debbi,> > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support.> > Hugs,> Suzanne> > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi>Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes: > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011  Why do you have to do a psych eval? Dr. Aceves doesn't require one. ` Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane...-Debbi>> Hey Debbi,> > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support.> > Hugs,> Suzanne> > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi>Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Actually I had a psych social evaluation and I passed Yea...I was nervous..Shari From: ' Moller <widget1@...> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:20 AMSubject: Re: Sleeve 6/28  Why do you have to do a psych eval? Dr. Aceves doesn't require one. ` Re: Sleeve 6/28 Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:57 PM Thank you so much! I'm starting to sweat it now for real. We have to leave home at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and it's 8:56 p.m. now. Thinking I should sleep for a bit but don't think I can. Maybe on the plane...-Debbi>> Hey Debbi,> > Hold you head up high, dream about the new clothes and GO FOR IT! You > have made a choice that is going to add years to your life. This will be a > life changing event for you. It is normal to have all these feeling. I am > just an E-mail away. When you get home sign on here and ask all the > question you want. These people are fantastic when it come to helping and giving > support.> > Hugs,> Suzanne> > > > In a message dated 6/24/2011 1:12:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi>Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes: > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes:> > > > > Hi everyone,> > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much.> > -Debbi> Pacific Daylight Time, > debra.garza@... writes: > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I have been stalking this board for about a month now, absorbing every bit > of info I could before leaving for my surgery. My daughter and I are > leaving from Eastern Washington to San Diego on Monday, 6/27 and I'll have > surgery on the 28th. I am having all the feelings everyone else has had. I'm > sure it will be the best decision I've ever made but somewhat nervous about > the "unknown". You have all been such a great support for me without even > knowing it. Thank you so much. > > -Debbi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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