chris54

I am so happy for you, you are about to embark on your new life. I will pray for your speedy recovery. I have not been approved yet, but looking toward the middle of October. God Bless

Take a deep breath I know how bad you want and need this procedure, but you want them to be as cautious as possible. You want your surgery to go smooth as possible, and so do they. It will happen good luck I have not gotten a surgery date yet, but I am looking somewhere in Oct. But I dont know your religious but the word of God says be anixious for nothing. Better safe than sorry. If you want to speak offline I have not idea how that works. Good luck

I started in July (late) and I have done everything but attended two group sessions which will be on the 18th of this month. So be of good courage, take this time to really get into your head about what you are about to do. I have started particing the 30-20-30 rule if you are not aware of it i can explain. Just try watching what you are eating and how good this process is going to be. Don't obsess about to much, i know it is hard, but truly this process is life changing and hard.

Hi I have not had my procedure yet my reasoning for selecting the sleeve vs band is that with the band I was told you have to go in and periodially have it adjusted. This was confirmed when I went to the groups and members there had the band. Oh there was a lady at group she had lost quite a bit of weight, she had to have a procedure because the band slipped due to her weight loss. So I think you would have to consider that as well. I suggest you talk it over with the support group folks, doctor and make a decision that is good for you.Good Luck

Hi there I have not had surgery yet, but I am excited. Be positive you will succeed, you know people do not understand that there is nothing easy way out regarding this process. I think most of the time people have the feelings you have because usually we think of surgery after we have been dignosed with some problem. Well for us we have had a dignosis for a long time and now thank God there is a tool that can finally help us. I think you are very smart to get this procedure done while you can. You know our weight can cause so many many other illnesses. Be encouraged