victoriamal

hello everybody- this is victoria from last fall.i was ready date set etc when my dr told me i could not do the surgery till my heart was better-whooooo hoooooooo it is now a go.i will be having my surgery within the next month.i have to do all my pre op stuff again and now all those emotions are starting again.im so ready to do this.alexandra how are you and everyone else.im on incillin and feeling so bad.but i will be so much better getting this done i do know that.i will still have my surgery in chattanooga with dr. ponce.

i have been dealing with these health issues my blood sugar has been over the top lately.still chugging along i have lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks and have set the 2 nd surgery date for october 2 if my cardiologist agrees im well enough to continue on.he says 12 lbs in 3 weeks is great and dosnt want me to do the surgery.i feel he isnt saying that because of my health he just feels we fat people are lazy and bring all this upon ourselves.but i really must follow him cause i do have these issues!alexandra you are doing great!!!! all the rest you seem to be right there also.i will keep you all posted okay.take care and god bless!

thank you my hometown buddy-i will stay on track-just a few months behind schedule-im starting yoga and will continue on with trying while im healing-big bummer for me ...

thank you-im upset about it also but must take this time to heal.i so wanta this ...yesterday!i will try to do what i can on my own during the next 2 months or so and pray i can get a surgery date quickly again.im joining yoga this week so i can be that much closer.

thanks girls for the kind thoughts-it really depressed me because i had mentally and physically got myself ready did everything got insurance approval than to be told it could be months before my heart is ready for this!i was to use the surgery as a tool because im so hungry all the time.i have done really well so far but needed this tool.im depressed but will stay on track and let myself heal and continue in my weight loss journey.good luck to all with upcoming surgeries you will all be in my thoughts and prayers-victoria:)

ive had bad news-seems i have a cardi infection in the muscles near my heart and my cardiologist says i must wait for banding at least 2 months-im so bummed!!!!!! i had to call the dr yesterday and ask them to give my surgery date to someone else-this felt like one of the hardest things ive ever had to do....i have been waiting, excitedly and now this.but as my dr said i must be in tip top shape or complications-which i do not need.i quess 2 more months will not make that much of a difference-but will fill like a lifetime to me!pleusiry sounds like something really old fashion huh? to all with surgery for this week good luck you all will be in my thoughts-wishing it was me.i will keep you all posted and still be here while im waiting and healing cause this board is a miracle to me! victoria

i went to a orientation on july 8 had consult with dr.july 10 and surgery set for september 11- i did all my research and got referral letters from 2 dr's and had history and called my insurance with proc/ codes for approval and was set and approved with in 2 weeks.i have bcbs of mich which had no excl. at all for weight loss surgery.my psyc and pretesting are this week and 16 days to go! so all in all from start to finish less than 8 weeks for first consult to surgery-yahoooooo i have a great dr who is a leader in this surgery did the research on him the surgery and the hospital now im psyched and ready to go yesterday.ive also lost 42 lbs in the past few months while working on this so im more than ready-good luck to you jc let us know how you are doing im right behind ya all-victoria

im like you alexandra im 5'11 weight is now 302-was 342- and wear a size 26 womens.try find shirts long enough-haha or pants that are instant capri's for me.i have to make all my clothes because im a professional executive and have to wear really nice clothes so i sew a heck of lot of suits same style different colors-lol-i cant wait to go into a store and buy something off the rack again that will fit-those days have been so long ago-actually quess what i saved alot of those clothes-hehe so maybe the moths didnt eat um and i can wear them again.stay focused all we can do this-im counting the days now.

i live in chattanooga-if you ever come here look me up.my surgery is set for september 11-im ready and have started the weight loss process already losing 42 lbs since spring!

17 days and counting-got my psyc evaluation and pre-op testing next week and now taking 4 days vacation so i can get some stuff ( home improvement projects) done so im just about set. im lucky the company i work for has a 2 week sick leave policy which means i can be paid-or i can take more vacation time so there is nothing stopping me.claraluz-good luck honey i will think of you the 27 th ok your almost there!!!!!!

i have lost 42 lbs just since i made the decision to have this surgery several months ago-im scheduled for september 11 and counting the moments!i dont understand why you are not losing weight?it wasnt easy to lose 42 lbs but i cut way back gave up all sweets and sugar and controled my intake of starches-so i did really well.maybe you need to look at how much and what you are actually eating.i eat 1/2 cup of something no more-im ready for this surgery-good luck to you.

nicky we all stumble and fall but you need to get right back up!when i made this choice a few months ago i did some drastic lifestyle changes-gave up those cokes and desserts which is still really hard for me and i have lost over 40 lbs-i love to eat and eat massive amounts but i knew i must prepare myself and so far the battle has been a struggle but im overcoming it.im set for september 11- and counting the days -yipeeeeeeee-im so nervous but i have to do this.im sure this tool will help me so much more!thank god for this site it helps me so much to overcome the nerves and fears.i love it and hopefully will make tons of new friends!im so sorry for all your troubles lately but do not let it get to you just keep on track.if you need a friend im here for you girl!!!! victoria

bren email me -im right behind you september 11 at memorial hospital with dr ponce

see you did it-rest, take it easy and start your journey-im right behind you- 20 days to go-whooo hooooo yipeeeeeee-victoria

as bobby stated this is a good place-he just had it at a different hospital - same dr's-same group-come to chattanooga tennesse or dalton georgia to get it done both are wonderful hospitals and same dr's who by the way come with the best creditionals!!!!!im set for september 11-20 days and counting-victoria