Julie76

My daughter on my horse training her on barrels.

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I just attached the photo. Lets see if it works. this is my daughter btw.

I'm having my surgery around the same time you are, Aug. 4th! Good luck! I have some of the same worries but all I can say is we will get through it and on the other side we'll be much healthier and happier.

Thanks everyone! I am getting more excited with every passing day! I know this is a life changing decision and I am sooo ready for a change! Going to start my two week diet early so I can get a head start. Got all my stuff for the hospital and food for after. I'm praying all goes well. A little scared because I have two daughters depending on me but they know this is for the best. I CAN NOT WAIT!

Thank y'all! This has been a very long journey for me and I had to just say enough was enough. Excited and nervous but I know this is what I want and need! Everyone is so great here! I know I will have a lot of questions an I know y'all can all help! Yes, I'm from Texas.... please forgive the y'all's.

This is kinda cheating..lol.. I'm getting my sleeve on August 4th so we'll see what happens. SN..............Starting Wt..........Current.........Goal.......Lbs to Goal Julie76...............232....................221............180............41

Franklin Texas!

:D:D:D:D August 4th:lol::lol::lol: Doing the happy dance!!! So ready to get this life on the road!!! Sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to having fun with my kids again and just feeling good again!

I live near College Station Tx. and Dr. Mason is my surgeon. I think it is a great idea not to go back to the bartending job for maybe a month if at all. I would HATE for anything to be pulled loose or messed up after surgery.

Thank you! I do have a desk job that 8-5 so I'm not really worried about coming back to work for that, but my second job is bar tending. I am on my feet all night and having to lift cases of beer is not going to do well for the incisions I'm sure. However I'm not sure I even want to go back to that job since it was just a way for me to save money to have the surgery done anyway. It is a huge relief that I won't be a bother to anyone also. I think that's my biggest fear. Thanks again Julie

Hi. I am from Texas and I am in the process of getting a date (have been approved for a while now) but first I have to a educational class which is this Wed. I'm sure I will know more about some of the food questions I have but I have some real life questions I need answered. I have been on this site for a while now but took some time off because I was trying to get the money together to have the surgery done. Being a single mom and trying to do something to better not just my life but my kids life is taking a lot out of me (being over weight isn't helping the matter). I'm working two jobs now and have finally saved enough to have it done! YAY!! Now for the questions.... How long should someone with a great pain tolerance be prepared to take off work? How dependent will I be on someone for help? My daughters a 15 and 17 and I guess I'm not wanting to be a huge burden on them so should I have someone help me out? These are the only two things that really have me worried. I think I will recover fairly easy but DO NOT want to be a bother to everyone. I already feel real selfish for having this surgery but know I need it so I can be a better mom and live a longer, healthier life.

I have waited for a year and now it finally going to happen!!!

Doing the HAPPY DANCE all over my office!!! I can't wait!

I wish I had the money to do that. I'm a single mom and have to watch every penny. I feel guilty even using as much as I have to for this surgery. I just know in the long run it will be worth it. Not counting how much money it will save just in food I won't be buying for myself.lol

How long does it take to get approved? I have BC/BS and was curious how long I should wait before I start calling. I don't want to be that annoying person calling my VGS doctor every day asking if they have heard anything but as most of you on here know how exciting this is. I know I have waited this long... I'm sure I can wait a little longer...Just wanted to know if any of you used BC/BS and what the wait was. Thanks Julie

I know, I know.... but I just have to ask. I never had this problem until about the last five years and that just so happens to also be the years I have been over weight. I have to use clinical strength deodorant and it sometimes wears off before the day is up. I'm having this surgery to get to be "normal" again and was just curious if this gets better also. Sorry if it's TMI but was wondering just I thought I'd ask.

Hi! I too am seeing Dr. Mason here in Texas. Please tell me about everything. I haven't got my date yet but I'm really excited! Julie

Good Luck!!! Prayers coming your way!