armywife73

I am military and am stationed in Ft. Sill, Ok. I don't know how many military on the web site. I just wanted to share my doctor. He is a Major in the Army. His name is Dr. Reyes. I have never had surgery or anything. I was more nervous about the surgery part than having it done. He is very good. I also started the process in Ft. Bliss, Tx. that doctor was okay, but he wanted me to lose 50 lbs first. If I could lose that much on my own I probably would not need the surgery. Dr. Reyes is my angel, that is helping me start my new life. I had my surgery on June 16th. I feel great and am glad I made the decision. Thank you for letting me share. Mia:thumbup:

:thumbup:Hello all, I just found out today that I am having my surgery on June 16th. Which is four days before my 36th birthday. I couldn't be happier. I have been on this journey for about two years. My husband is Army and we were stationed in Hell Paso, Texas as I like to call it. It is very warm there. I started the process there. I got to my one on one consult with the doctor, we decided that the RNY was for me, he put me on a waiting list that was about 6-9 months long. Then a few weeks later I found out we were being sent to Lawton, Ok. I was so dissappointed. My family finally got settled and went to my doctor and she put in a referral to the surgery clinic. I talked to the doctor and he wanted me to go threw the process all over again. I ended up getting a stress test and a bunch more different tests than I received in El Paso. I feel now that I am ready. The doctor here does the sleeve and I am so glad I had to wait. I am glad I am making the VSG my choice. I guess it was a good thing. I was just so ready to get it over with. The past week has been harder that I thought it would be. This liquid diet made me see I wasn't as strong as I thought I was. I have a lot more issues with food than I wish I had. I think my biggest fear is after the surgery. Maybe I should be more afraid of the surgery itself. I am just scared to fail like I have every diet I have ever been on. I keep telling myself this is a life change not another diet. Just wanted everyone to know how much getting on this web site has helped my self esteem. I get on a couple of times a day when I think I need a snack, something to eat, or some support. I get strength from all of you. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Mia