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I am sitting in my hospital room, getting ready to have surgery , feeling really nervous but ready for this. It's been a long time coming, wish me luck!!!

Thank y'all, it has been a tough day for sure, and the pain is excruciating at times, but I know it's worth it.

I'm pre-op as well and I haven't wrestled with this at all: I share my belief that losing over 100lbs on my own is not realistic for me. I tell them about the pain in my lower back/knees/feet and how excited I am about being pain-free for the first time in a long time. And then I tell them I thank God I have this option. This is the same way I've lived my life for 55 years Once I have the surgery and start losing weight I'll handle the questions the same way. If the topic turns negative I have the option of not engaging with anyone who is negative about my choice. And then I'll keep losing weight and frolicking through the tulips with less pain. The End. 😊😜😁👍🏽 💃🏻

Just got a call today my insurance approved me and I have my surgery in 2 weeks! March 22nd can't come soon enough! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

The following updates for 3/16: 1) Did my stress test. They got my heart rate up to 185/bpm. We did the sonogram as well. I found out that I have a very strong and healthy heart. I got approved right there by the cardiologist. 2) Went to see my new PCP. Honestly, she seemed very judgmental. She asked me why I did not take other types of appetite suppressants. I was like, "I don't know....maybe because the ones that I have tried has not worked." She then started naming other brands and I was just confused. I really thought that she was going to denied me surgery. I ended up receiving her approval after she did my blood work and a EKG of her own. IDK. I am just glad that I am getting surgery.

It's amazing isn't it? I keep thinking it's going to stop, but everyday there's a little more and a little more. So happy to finally be going the right direction.

I felt the same! But it does get better. Give it three weeks and you'll forget the pain as if you never felt anything.

I am encouraged! My 2 wk post-op is tomorrow I am down 18lbs so far since surgery on Feb 21st. Thanks for posting photos