Hi Candace, 

Welcome to the club.  I am also on the list for a revision.  I've had the lap bad since March 2009 with little success and I saw Dr. Garneau in May.  He's the one that suggested the sleeve vs any other surgery.   He told me that he is no longer doing lap band because it's not a successful tool for weight loss.  Have been told that the wait list is 18 months (although have a feeling it might be more).  

There are plenty VSG'ers here so ask your questions away!

Lisa 

Thanks dude! 

Thanks so much Derek for the information - much appreciated.    Not that I want to eat those types of foods on a regular basis, but yes - to be "normal" and just pop in with a group of friends or my son etc etc etc. 

I am most definately ready to make the lifestyle changes that go along with having the Sleeve.    I have been trying some of the tips even now  - sipping water (not gulping),  chewing food for a longer period and so forth.  :-)         Will need to try to eat ONLY 2 nuggets.   LOL   see how that goes.   LOL

Will definately have a look at the vidoes.  

:-)

have a good one.

Kellie

Hi Everyone,
So today marks my 5 month post-op anniversary. Can you believe it? 5 months already. It seems just like yesterday I was waiting on my stretcher to be wheeled into surgery with my nice gown on. LOL Anyways, due to popular demand, here are my updated pics and stats as of last night! Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement by everyone. I really appreciate all your support and I couldn't have done it without each and every one of you! 

Stats from Before to Now
Weight from 406.6 to 288.6
Abdomen went from a size 65" to a size 50.5"
Waist (Pant Size) went from a size 52 to 40
Arm went from a size 19.75" to a size 16.5"
Chest went from a size 57.5" to a size 48"
Thigh went from a size 33.5" to a size 29"
Calf went from a size 21" to a size 19"
Neck went from a size 20.5" to a size 17.25"

Pictures

Hi everyone! Everyone is doing really great! Ana the new pic is awesome. I didn't notice it before. The weight loss is really showing. Heidi, you will achieve a momentous goal really soon. Being in onederland is the best feeling ever. Derek, you will soon see that things will fall into place. It is a mourning process with food. I do admit that I still have moments that I miss the pleasures that food used to bring me. I miss icecream on hot days and jam on toast in the morning. With RNY I do have more limitations than the sleeve so when I do slip my tummy lets me know. It doesn't happen often but the war isn't won as yet in my case. I am managing to keep the weight off and I am approaching two years! Wow, it has been two years already! I even have to try to gain about 5 lbs as since my new job and long hours my calorie intake is lower. I am down to 145lbs now. Too small for my height and bone structure. I am regret these words but for all the food I am trying to take in I can't put on weight! Apparently the next year I should have a ten percent regain. We'll see. I am going on vacation next week so I'll see you all in the Fall!