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I'm in Ohio too...Columbus to be exact...I have my last dietary appointment tomorrow...I don't have a date yet...But i'm hoping for sometime next month

Wow...sugery is a surgery, is a sugery...they all have risks, the some high than others. Your friend's breast implants was for looks, to better her apperance. Her breast isn't God given, but man made, your potiental surgery is to improve your life, make you healthy, and change you for the better. Yes the surgery is man done, but nothing being put into your body, its being taken away. I would tell her like this, getting 80 percent of your stomach removed is like getting your boobs taken away, it will change your apperance. I wouldn't worry about her opinion, because overall your opinion is the only one that matters.

I don't plan on changing my mind about the surgery, because everything that I have read out weighs the possible negative. I'm looking at this surgery in the "big picture" theory. I'm doing this to better myself for the future. I have stopped and thought to myself..."this is extreme"...But I know the end results will be worth it...

So I just did my preliminary sleep study this weekend, and I started thinking today...I have one last dietary session and then my application can be submitted to the insurance. I'm super excited to be getting through this process so quick...but then it hit me...the feeling...I will be having surgery that's not required, and that its something I signed myself up for (my thought process..."OMG... what did I get myself into")...I am having a surgery to have more than half my stomach removed (I also found out that i'll be having my gaulbladder taken out too because of gaulbladder poylps) ... and all the sudden I got a nervous/scared type of feeling. My question is did any of you all go through this feeling prior to surgery? How was you able to get over that fear?

Hmm...Well I think I am going to try a few sessions prior to surgery and see if it helps any and I will give an update! I would still love to hear some feed back from anyone who has had some type of body wraps or skin scrub done...

I haven't had surgery yet, but I've read alot of different postings about individuals having trouble with loose skin after weight loss and this is a huge concern of mine. I've heard that body wraps can help with contouring and firming the skin, and I just wanted to see if anyone has tried body wraps for weight loss and skin firming? How did it work and how off then did you get them? And did you notice a change?

Hey Everyone, Im started my process as of Aug 30th. I am very excited about it and I am from Columbus and decided to have my surgery at Riverside Hospital through the Fresh Start Program. So far, so good. I've heard good things about Dr. Tracy Pitts and Tom Sonnastine. I have decided which one will do my surgery yet, but it really doesnt matter as long as it is done right. My goal is to get approved and hopefully have surgery before the end of the year.

Thanks you guys for the suggestions, I am going to see if I can find some of those books at the library or a used book store.

Well when you put it that way...You are so right... I have found alot of good information online. I was looking into a book for my mom who isn't really into computers. I know once I tell her I am having surgery, she is going to have a crap load of questions. So I thought a book would help with some of the questions....

I was curious as to if anyone ever read any of the weight loss surgery books (For example weight loss surgery for dummies and etc). Are they worth purchasing? If so, what books do you suggest?

I agree that some people do allow other people to influence other's decisions, but my mind is made up (especially Since I started investing money into this). I plan on telling more people (such as my mom, dad and sisters) once I get approved and scheduled.

I feel where your coming from...

So at what point did you guys tell your family? When you first started looking in VSG? When you got your surgery date? Please share...

So at what point did you guys tell your family? When you first started looking in VSG? When you got your surgery date?

@dlinnh...WOW...you got your date fast...I'm so jealous...I cant even complete my application until after my final dietary. I'm really shooting to have surgery before the new year...

Well as of today I decided to test the waters and tell someone that is close to me. I told my "guyfriend", well better yet...I texted my "guyfriend"...I was that nervous...and to my suprise...he was very supportive. He thinks its a extreme move (which it is) but I explained him my reasonings for this and he accepted it. I feel so much better being that I know I can talk to him about this, and knowing the biggest thing he's not going to judge me for it..Now I got to work myself up to talk to my mom about it...that's going to be the kicker...Thanks you guys for taking the time to respond

Well I took some of you guys advice and I test the water and told my guyfriend...I was really nervous, I was so nervous that I just told him in text message. And to my suprise he actually made me feel better about telling him. I told me he would be very supportive. For granted he did have a lot of question as to why I wanted to go this route and he thinks its an extreme move (in which I do agree with him), but at the same time I told him this is something I made my mind up about and there is no changing it. But overall I explained him the overall "big picture" for my reasoning. So, sooner than later I got to gather some courage to tell my mom...that's going to be the kicker there...

I've already post this in the pre surgery section but I thought I'd get a better response here since everyone has "been there done that"...I'm new to the site but i've been lerking around for a little while now...I decide that I want to have the Sleeve surgery and I started my process as of August the 30th. I am so excited to get this thing on the road...but no ones knows about my excitement (except you guys now...lol). I'm so nervous to tell anyone, especially my family about my plans to have surgery for weight loss. My biggest thing is I don't want to hear a whole bunch of grief about " your young enough to lose it I on my own" or "eat less, work out more" blah blah blah...I'm 26 years old and I been considering this surgery for at least the last 2 year, I've tried working out, dieting...all of the above and it hasn't worked (Sorry for venting) But to get to the question...My question to you all is how do you tell someone that your having this surgery, how did they react and at what point did you mention it to your friends, family and etc that you was getting surgery... Thanks for reading...

That is something I am worried about with my mom. She gave so much grief with my God mom about her surgery. She always says that "she just should of had a brest reduction" "She wasn't that big to have the surgery"...on and on..I just know me and I don't want to hold grudges because of a certain comment...

Thank you guys for your response, as of right now I really don't plan on telling anyone until I have to or until I am actually approved for surgery through insurance. Its not that I am shamed of my plans for surgery, I just don't want to hear all the opinions. And I don't want the suggest on what I can do when chances are, i've already tried it. All I want is support without any feedback. They don't have to approve of my decision but I just want the respect....ugh this is on my mind heavily...

Hey everyone...I'm new to the site but i've been lerking around for a little while now...I decide that I want to have the Sleeve surgery and I started my process as of August the 30th. I am so excited to get this thing on the road...but no ones knows about my excitement (except you guys now...lol). I'm so nervous to tell anyone, especially my family about my plans to have surgery for weight loss. My biggest thing is I don't want to hear a whole bunch of grief about " your young enough to lose it I on my own" or "eat less, work out more" blah blah blah...I'm 26 years old and I been considering this surgery for at least the last 2 year, I've tried working out, dieting...all of the above and it hasn't worked (Sorry for venting) But to get to the question...My question to you all is how do you tell someone that your having this surgery, how did they react and at what point did you mention it to your friends, family and etc that you was getting surgery... Thanks for reading...