Lyra

Well, my surgeon hasn't required me to get the endoscopy test, but I do know that the psych eval is a pretty common exam. They basically want to make sure that you're psychologically sound and have a firm grasp on what it means to go through with this surgery as it's a life changing (and diet changing!) operation. Not all surgeons require the same tests for everyone as my father (who just had the surgery) had to have a sleep test, EKG, chest xray, etc while I only had to get blood work as I'm younger with less health problems.

Hope that helped!

~Lyra

Awesome! That must have felt amazing! Congratulations and here's to hoping that all of your future NSVs are just as rockin'!

First off, congrats on your surgery and weight loss! I wouldn't feel bad about not telling your coworkers. Some people are judgemental and by only telling those you trust to support you it allowed you to go into the surgery calm and in a great frame of mind. If your coworkers say something about how you've been losing weight since you had your 'female surgery' (and if you are not ready/decide not to say anything to them about your VSG) you can always just say that it corrected a hormone problem and now without it you are losing weight.

Thanks, it made me laugh when I stumbled across it!

Great job! I have that one pair of pants that are the Shrine To Thinner Days that I can't wait to not only fit in, but then take them to Goodwill 'cause they're too small! Two thumbs up!