hopefulstar

I have to add, yesterday I had to go see my PCP and I had not seen her since my surgery. She could not get over how good I looked, how all my test came back perfect. No longer on any medications since the day of my surgery. She then started asking me small questions and I told her I tell everyone I can about it, She asked if I would do it again? Absolutely!!! More questions, then she admitted she had never talked to anyone that had had the surgery, and her son really needed to have it, as he weighs 450 lbs. I flat out told her to it would be the best thing he did. She hugged me when I left her office and thanked ME for all that I had told her. Her last words were, keep telling people about it. I didn't even feel like I had been to her for a problem So you never know when you might help someone else... make that wonderful decision.

so many reasons
Lack of confidence which equals to less success at work, due to refusing to be in the spotlight and be more assertive when duty calls. also having hardly any energy, this keeps me from being the best mother i can be. it also makes me isolate myself and the constant feeling of not wanting to be bothered or seen, becomes depressing and saddens me. It is all a domino affect and i am sick of it all.
i want to feel good, i want to be comfortable in my own skin. i want to feel physically fit and strong. i am only 26 years old and i feel like I am 70.
i want to set a positive example for my babies.
i want to like my reflection/my image/myself.
i want to stop constantly adjusting my clothes when they cling to me.
i want to like shopping like i used to.
i want to stop being restricted. i want to be free.

I haven't even seen my surgeon yet, but I bought my cute surgery slippers today

i am beyond obsessed. reading the success stories which i love, especially make me soooooo anxious!!! I have finished everything and am just waiting for my appt with my surgeon to be set up and once I meet him, I should have a surgery date. I have been lucky in that I didn't need to do any supervised diet or anything too time consuming (made this decision sometime in mid january and first seminar feb 5th). i just want this to happen sooooo badly i cant think of anything else. i am shooting for may 15th ish and hoping nothing stands in my way. good luck everyone!

I'm new here, my name is Bobbie. I am a 45 year old wife and mother of 3 (two are still at home). I'm an ED tech and will be starting clinicals for RN in May (very exciting). After researching ten ways to Sunday, I have decided on the sleeve to get rid of all the extra weight. I've slowly gained weight as I aged, then along came peri-menopause and I crossed over from "healthy" to chubby. Once I quit smoking I packed on from chubby to OMG child we've got to do something about this. I'm at 37-38 bmi depending on how close I am to that once/twice a year period. High blood pressure and osteoarthritis in my knees and feet make me eligible for insurance covered surgery. I have UHC and they will cover everything except my 10.00 dr visit copays. Pretty darn lucky ain't I...and I know that I SHOULD feel it...it's just that every FREAKING time I call the insurance company I get a different answer to the same question..grrrrr. First three calls went like this...Me: Am I required to participate in a six month weight loss program? Them: Noooooooo. The next two calls went like this.....Me: Am I required to participate in a six month weight loss program? Them: Yes OR two programs for three months, one of which can be Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. Last phone call... Me: May I please have the paper mailed to me that outlines the one for six/two for three month diet program(s)? Them: What two for three? You must do one for six.
I'm pulling my hair out and becoming depressed. After this last call I've decided to take it as fate/God/whatever wants me to have the surgery in SIX months, FINE. So...August it is, I had just hoped to not have anymore fat summers...ah well, I already have the chubster bathing suits! Okay, so really I am not usually this much of a whiner or baby! I'm usually the "class clown" and the glass is half...hey are you going to drink that...can I have it? kind of gal. I'm looking forward to a VSG so that I can get my mojo back, look in mirrors (without wondering who the hell that person is) and be in some pictures with my family (before the kids leave home). As You've probably guessed patience is NOT my forte. I've read and researched so much. My new favorite past time is looking at before and after pictures, LOVE THEM. In fact it's gotten so bad now that as I go through my day and see people I label them in my mind..."she's an after"...."oh, she's definitely a before". I may be going round the bend. Anyhow, I love reading the posts and gleaning information from you all and YES I've seen ALL of your before and afters...way to go!!
Bobbie

Funny thing, when I read that, I was like...HHMM that hasn't happened to me! But when I got to this post, I realized that I have been taking anti-deps since my twins were born 4 1/2 years ago. Maybe that is why I do not have foggy brain. But I do realize that my words stumble A LOT, but hey, I haven't slept in 4 1/2 years either!!!

Hello all my date is also 04/11/2012 not sure how I feel just happy it's allmost here.

Good luck to you!! cant wait til I see the post with your surgery date!