SophieJaneB

interested to see what people say to this! I'm hoping it will put a little spark back in our relationship. We shall see!

what if you took pics in a swim suit so you won't have to make them private, that might be easier (?) I have no idea how to make pictures private.

I'm interested! (size 18)

I am!! Actually with his surgeon partner, Dr. Scarborough, same office. I've heard they are both fantastic.

I'm SO excited, I got insurance approval from BCBS, TX (education system). I am scheduled for surgery July 11th. (scheduled it then because of work, vacation, and VBS) liquid diet will start June 27th. ((HAPPY DANCE))

Wow! You look so gorgeous! And I love the outfit in your after pics, I can't WAIT to be able to dress like that, because that is my style! I just can't rock it yet. I liked your last quote about if you're on the fence, do it! Thanks for the inspiration! Now I am even more excited!!!

AWESOME!!!

Happily voted for yoU!!!

I looked into them too, and thought their terms were REDICULOUS! I'd go to your credit union for sure! And if you don't find a good one there, then go to chasehealthadvance.com

Wow, that was FAST!!!! Congrats!!!

I am in that same in-between/ before surgery phase, and I've been gaining weight in anticipation of the surgery, I think it's my nervousness! I know how you feel!

Great question! I'm interested to see the replies.

This is not related to VSG, but I did register my first born for Kindergarten today, she'll start in the Fall. Reminds me of one reason I'm on this journey, to be the best mom I can be. :*)

WOW! I want to rock my sleeve just like you! OMG that is sooo amazing. You inspire me. My first appt. is Sept. 1st. WOohoo!!

Dixie, It is Houston Surgical Associates, www.doctormarvin.com

Thanks DIsney! That is good information. I am so excited, I am now scheduled for consult in Houston on Sept. 1st~ SO EXCITED!!! Time to work hard and save $$!!

Yes! it does! I'm floating a little bit today heeheee

September 1st is my first consult, in Houston with Dr. Marvin. ((Squeal!!)) I am cash pay, so I pushed it that far back to allow me to save money, and make some extra money to put down for downpayment. I am soo excited, but still dealing with very skeptical husband about spending so much...and he will not budge on letting me to go Mexico, I'm not going to fight it. Just going to save as much $ as possible to have minimal impact on our finances. Still haven't told my family...thats a milestone for another day

My husband flat our refuses to allow me to go Mexico for the surgery, he just doesn't think it's safe, regardless of the $ savings. I would go if it were my decision- I personally think it would be safe after reading all the posts on here ,but he's been there before in the military, and just didn't want me to go. So i'll be having mine in houston and spending a lot more $ for it. *sigh*

I love the idea of him getting on this forum and reading up on all the information and success stories. I don't know what he has against mexico, but when I brought it up, he said, people disappear in mexico! it's not safe! I've been to tijuana when I was in the military and it is a dirty town. --I hated to hear him say all that because it pretty much shut the door to the mexico option. But maybe if he reads up on these boards it will open his mind up a little bit. Education is the key.

Well, I turned in my paperwork to the surgeon's office yesterday, which is a tiny babystep on my WLS journey. Then, last night over dinner, i brought up the topic again to my always skeptical husband, and again got the "why can't you just save us $12,000 and do this on your own? $12,000 is such a lot of money, thats like what a car is worth" wow, anybody want to guess that he doesn't have a weight problem? Of course he doesn't. This is so frusterating. Roadblocks: 1) skeptical husband 2) big ole $12,000 bill. Yes, I can get financing, already qualified in fact, however we'll get to tack on a $350 a month bill to our already stretched finances.3)don't really want to tell my family and co-workers, however I'll have to since I'll need help with the kids, and I'm not fond of making up cover stories , just dreading spilling the beans and letting them into this very personal decision. However, I know that this is what I want, I WILL do it, roadblocks or not.

Fingers Crossed Chicadee!!! Let us know asap what the doc says!!!

Rock on Jeffrey! Thank you for that encouragement! You are right, this is my right to privacy and no one should try to take that away from me!

Thats what I thought! Thanks so much!!