Vermillymomma82

Im so happy for u....ive heard it takes about a week for reality to set in that the surgery was the best choice! You are affirming that right now :-)

Hello ALL!!!! I'm so excited....Anthem approved me yesterday...Doc office called said my surgery will be either June 5th or 12th....they have to check all their spots to make sure I fit in there for pre-op stuff and then surgery on one of those days. I will know for sure by Wednesday this week. I'm so excited and scared for all the possibilities that are ahead of me! I would just like to send good vibes out and let everyone know that THIS is our jumping off point, THIS is where our new begginings start....we haven't failed....we are just starting! and I for one am very proud of all of us. This surgery takes a huge leap into forever change, and I can't wait! SO STOKED! Thanks, Kim

My surgeon said just last week when I went in for my last appt before everything gets turned into insurance....that as long as I am maintaining a steady weight (which for me will be around 6-9 months and I will be at goal after surgery) then he is OK with me getting pregnant then. We have had infertility issues for over 2 years...we don't want to wait either...but we also want a healthy baby....so I will follow what he says. But like Christhee87 says....it is your body....no one can make those decisions for you.

I was told by our HR department that no more then 2 weeks is needed off for the sleeve surgery. However a lady I work with had VSG and was off for 3 weeks and had to fight to get paid her STD for that last week. I'm not sure, but I assume it depends on the type of work you do. Something to call and ask your HR department about as well as your surgeon

I'm having somewhat of the same issue. I'm sorry you are going through this. The only advice I can give that has seemed to be working for me is to tell the people in your life (mom included) that you love them and welcome their support however if they have nothing positive or helpful to say to please support you with presence and not words. Negativity breeds stress and stress is unhealthy before and after any surgery. Best of luck to you!

Hi my name is Kim and I have an upcoming VSG surgery. I have a few questions that I can't seem to get answers from anyone about. 1. I'm terrified of losing too much weight. I am currently 5'2 235. My personal goal weight is from 135-150. Is this possible? Or am I going to keep losing and loosing until I’m skin and bones? 2. I have PCOS, my husband and I have struggled and used and infertility specialist for over 2 years with no luck. So yes my ultimate goal after my 12-18 month waiting period is to get pregnant....Is it ok to do so? My son (whom i had when i was 17 before I started having any weight issues) was a large healthy baby weighing in at 8lbs 11oz. Is it still possible to have a healthy birth weight baby? 3. I insist on breastfeeding, it is very important to me and my husband. I was able do so at 17 so at 30 and post VSG I’m still hoping that is possible. Will I be able to consume enough calories to produce healthy nourishing breast milk? 4. I have anxiety and I know I might sound neurotic and I'm sorry, but I go to the dietician tomorrow to turn in all my final meal records and they will send my request off to Anthem (I work for Anthem so they take less than 10 days to approve) This is a huge step and I'm just freaking out a bit All of your stories are so inspiring and come from a loving place.