lookingforwardtothin

I'm also in Guilford and would be very happy to meet with you and go over everything. Just email me at urbanlegends@comcast.net and I'll email you my cell. Several of us here in Guilford are waiting and one has already had surgery. We can have our own support group.

glad to hear others from the area (from Guilford here) Just starting this process' date=' will meet with Dr. Floch next week.[/quote']

When are you having your surgery? I'm scheduled for June 18.

Yippee! Insurance approval just came in this morning. Less than 2 weeks after submission. Waiting for call from surgeon's office re surgery date. Shooting for May 14. What's next?

Hello fellow CT Yankees! I live in Madison. Had my surgery with Dr. Craig Floch at Norwalk Hospital. Best experience! The staff was amazing and the Drs attentive.

I am 6 months post op and have reached my goal. Lost 82 pounds. Down to 160 pounds.

Done Did It!

I'm from Guilford and also going with the Floch practice -- though using the new surgeon, Fridman. Having surgery at St. Vincent's in Bridgeport in May.

Lookingforwardtothin. I am seeing Jennifer Nelson in the Yale Cardiac Group. Petrified they are going to tell me I can't have surgery. U have never had any heart problems. But my Ekgs were off. Hellooooo someone please tell my body that I am 40 not 90n

I'm going to Yale Cardiac Group in Branford next week. I've never had a stress test before so I'm praying everything goes alright. Where do you live? I have two other friends from Guilford also going through this process.

How are you feeling over all? I'm terrified of having the surgery, but I know I really have to lose weight. I know I can't make the necessary changes without help. I like to eat and drink and be social too much!

I'm in Guilford. Where are you going for cardiac clearance? I go next week in Branford. This week I have ultrasound at Guilford Radiology and mental health clearance on Wed. What surgeon are you going to?

Also' date=' how are you now feeling? You just had your surgery on the 29th.[/quote']

Looking forward to updates on your surgery. How are you doing?

Had my surgery on the 12th with Dr. Roberts @ Yale.

Hi Maria, How are you doing so far? I live in Guilford, but going to Fairfield Bariatrics. How are you doing since your surgery?

That stuff is just poison. Are there any drinks without this stuff in them?

Congrats!! What a success story. Truly gives me hope!

Is anyone going for a cardiac clearance? EKG, stress test, etc?

Kohle, how do I PM you from here? I'd like to join the FB group too. Thx. The link doesn't work for me. Thx!

Parents, family and friends are used to fitting into a role in your life. Now you're ready to rock the boat, and they don't like it. They want everything to stay the same, that's all. It's the fear of the unknown. They may be part of the reason you have the weight on you to begin with -- a shield from their criticism. It's OK to move into the adult world and not need their approval anymore. We're all here to support you with no judgment.

Please check with your surgeon. There are other doctors you can go to who are more supportive. They should be working with a team if them and can recommend a few for you to go to. Don't let anything or anyone stand in your way of becoming healthy.

I'm proud that you stayed on the diet. This is a big fear for me. I'm not ready to begin the pre-op yet, but I'm doing some trial runs. I've been substituting Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch most days and eating regular at dinner. It's amazing how quickly the shakes fill you up! Night time will be the challenge for me so I'm practicing now. It will be another 6 weeks before I have to get really strict so just psyching myself out.

One of the tests I'm scheduled for is an abdominal ultrasound. This is to look at my gallbladder to see if there are any stones in it. If there are, the surgeon may remove it as well to avoid further complications. I'm also having a hiatal hernia repair. This should help cut down on GERD, which I already have. So many things to do to get ready. I'm glad to meet all of you and to have this support!! Good luck to us all...

Can anyone recommend a surgeon/practice in CT -- preferably in New Haven or Fairfield counties ?

Yeah! Visit went well and it's the sleeve for me. Now I just have my checklist to get through. Surgeon said I could have my surgery by end of April if I get all my tests done quickly. Getting started on it today!

Having my first meeting with surgeon today. Going to Fairfield Bariatrics in CT. Anyone else go there?

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

I feel my road to weight loss is insane, so am now making the much needed change toward success. I am 5'10", 294 lbs and 55 years old. No comorbidities, just a 40 BMI. Did I just say " just"? Ha ha. Only here is a 40 BMI a good thing, right? I believe the sleeve is the way to go for me, but will wait to hear what my doctor says.

Any others starting the journey by seeing their surgeon for the first time??

Today is the day! I see my surgeon for the first time! So excited to finally getting the ball rolling and making the first change to a new me. The first of many changes I suspect. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Well, no more insanity for me! On my way to a new, healthier life. While I believe the sleeve is the best option for me, will wait and see what the doctor says. 1:30 today can't come soon enough!!

Why should you? To live longer. Not everyone has Complications. I didnt have any. Was it worth it to me? Yes. I've lost close to 30 pounds in almost 30 days. The healthier you are and lower the bmi you will do fine. Even peeps with Co morbidities and higer bmi do great.

I only have BMI, no co-mormidities. Is this better?

If you keep checking the site you'll see there are WAY more happy endings than tragedies on here. I'm one of the good ones myself. About to hit two months and down 40. Trust me it's worth it.

Thank you! Makes sense.

I'm 16 months out & my only regret is.... that I didn't do it sooner! I feel so much better & I'm off most of my meds! I need to post newer pics (coming soon). I haven't had any complications AND I followed doctors orders too the letter! Some people don't and they pay for it.( I do realize complications can happen either way). Do a lot of research and you will make your own decision on what is right for you. Good luck <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Did you have any complications at all? No gallbladder problems, hair loss, dehydration, not being able to get Protein down? If one follows doctor's orders exactly, does that cut down on complications?

The risks can come with anything. Being obese has its own set of risks right? You could just drop dead at anytime from any one of several reasons' date=' stroke, heart attack etc. There are risks with any type of surgery. This is why it is extremely important to find a good doctor with a proven track record and follow their plan to the letter. Also, this process takes a certain mindset. WLS is only a tool, it isn't the magic option that so many people want. It takes work, it takes commitment and it takes guts to face some of things that have become comfortable in our lives. No, I will not tell you that it is easy, in fact it is tough at times. I didn't have any post op complications, but some do. Through the research that I have done, the risk of complications are reduced when you get yourself in as good of physical shape as you can, and incorporate all your caregivers (PCP, Nutritionists, Surgeon, PAs etc) into a single team. Ask all the questions you can to THEM. Don't be afraid of asking something stupid, after it is your life and your well being. A lot of people think that life ends because they can't sit down and chow down, that just simply isn't true. It does mean a significant lifestyle change, but that isn't as bad as you think. I wish that I had done this so many years ago. I was simply fooling myself that I could lose the weight the old fashioned way. I did a lot of times, but every single time the weight returned. I was killing myself with a fork and cup and one day I realized that this was the most stupid thing I could do. I've gotten a second chance at living and I am taking full advantage. Good Luck Hang Tough <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

This makes the most sense of anyone I've heard from. Get yourself into the best shape you can before surgery! This is what I will do. Start exercising and eating better. I like this approach.