buckeye_girl40

I am so sorry to hear that you are having such an emotional break... I know how you feel because I was feeling the same way just last week. It felt like the whole world was crumbling around me... I lay awake and cried most of the night last night praying for God to show me a sign that I was doing the right thing for me and my family.... this morning when I woke I felt refreshed in my decision.... God won't put anything on you that you can't handle.... he's always there to guide you, he brought you and me to this forum so we wouldn't face this alone. I worried about not making it in surgery too.... but I would rather face a small % complication rate with surgery rather than knowing with 100% certainty that if I don't have it obesity health problems will kill me. Chin up.... wipe your eyes, we are here for you!

Mom2han we are surgery twins.... I'm October 5th too!!

You're welcome ! Any time you need to talk or vent just hit me up..... been told I'm a good listner. Hope things go well for you and nothing but success on your journey to a more healthier you.

A support group would be a great idea! I tried taking chantix but had an allergic reaction to it.... a friend told me about the ecig, gonna get one tomorrow and see how that goes

My doctor has me on a one week pre op liquid diet to shrink my liver. I can have 3 shakes a day, sf jello, chicken broth, etc..... I've thought about starting a week early just to make sure my liver shrinks

Hello Susan, sorry to hear about your friend not understanding..... my advice would be to give her some time.... maybe even show her your research on the sleeve to get a better understanding. Some people are just better seeing for themselves rather than word of mouth. Hope everything gets better for you, hold your chin up and stay on course..... you have made the right decision for yourself

I can't wait to not feel like I've had a 2 hour workout just taking a shower.... it's hard to wash all those fat rolls !! To not be embarrassed for my hubby to see me naked... to be able to enjoy sex without fear of how I look , to not be the blunt of everyone's jokes when I walk by , to be able to sit in the seats at concerts/sports venues..... to be able to play with my grandchild after it's born....Most importantly I can't wait for the real me that has been trapped , held prisoner for so many years to finally come out and live instead of just existing.

37 for me woot woot

hello and welcome aboard!

I'm using Dr. Alvarez..... I've heard good things about mi hospital.

Hello and welcome aboard ! Good luck on your journey

I started out slowly taking soda away , only allowing myself 1 can a day.... as for the chewing that's never been a problem for me. Drinking with food was the hardest , I'm still working on that myself lol....

I feel ya, I stopped drinking Dr. Pepper no problem..... Coffee on the other hand is a whole different thing! Nerves are starting to settle in 41 days left till I'm sleeved

We're starting to grow in numbers.... looks like we got a really good group here ! Good luck to us all

Way to go! Hope when I get sleeved that I can do the same...

Hello my surgery date is set for October 5th in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez. I'm 40 years old , married with two kids and soon to be grandmother. Starting weight 239 . Good luck on your journey

You're welcome.... if I would have tried to fight it out with my ins company I would be getting sleeved the end of October early november. I'll be leaving on the 7th I think.... lets keep in touch

I know that I have to bring a cashiers check for the balance with me on the day of surgery..... congratulations again

That's great news... congratulations! Good luck

that is great news congrats.... that's 3 days after me

I will let you know how it goes... And agree we should stay in touch, helps to be able to bounce ideas off or sometimes just vent

I will let you know how it goes... And agree we should stay in touch, helps to be able

I'll admit that at first turning 40 was kinda depressing, but now 40's is looking pretty awesome ! Spent my 20's having kids, 30's being overweight and depressed and now will be rockin my sleeve at 40.... life doesn't get any better than this! October can't get here quick enough. To those who have had surgery, congratulations... and to the ones getting ready good luck.

Hello and welcome ! I'm scheduled for October 5th with Dr. A. You have made a great decision to go with Dr. Alvarez.... he even answers you back on twitter which is totally cool. Susan is great and has been very helpful with everything.... good luck on your upcoming surgery.

Done.... hope this helps, they are adorable