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Hi!
I am low BMI'er. When I first went to my surgeon I was 33.1 BMI. My surgery date is this Tuesday, April 16. After 10 days of the pre-op diet, my BMI this morning is 30.6. I am having the surgery because I have tried many different ways to lose weight and it has only gone up over the years. Now that I am menopausal, I don't think I could bring it back down any other way. I am fortunate that I do not have many obesity-related health problems (only reflux) yet, but I am having the surgery to ensure that I don't develop them. My family is chock full of heart disease, so I know being obese is not a smart place to be with my genetics.
I was pretty nervous about the upcoming surgery last week - wondering if this was the right thing to do - but I have become surprisingly calm this weekend. I seem to be ready for this new phase of my life.

Hi!
I am low BMI'er. When I first went to my surgeon I was 33.1 BMI. My surgery date is this Tuesday, April 16. After 10 days of the pre-op diet, my BMI this morning is 30.6. I am having the surgery because I have tried many different ways to lose weight and it has only gone up over the years. Now that I am menopausal, I don't think I could bring it back down any other way. I am fortunate that I do not have many obesity-related health problems (only reflux) yet, but I am having the surgery to ensure that I don't develop them. My family is chock full of heart disease, so I know being obese is not a smart place to be with my genetics.
I was pretty nervous about the upcoming surgery last week - wondering if this was the right thing to do - but I have become surprisingly calm this weekend. I seem to be ready for this new phase of my life.

Congrats on your great success. You look wonderful!

Yes - I am self pay. I'm having my surgery in Houston.

Hi!
I am low BMI'er. When I first went to my surgeon I was 33.1 BMI. My surgery date is this Tuesday, April 16. After 10 days of the pre-op diet, my BMI this morning is 30.6. I am having the surgery because I have tried many different ways to lose weight and it has only gone up over the years. Now that I am menopausal, I don't think I could bring it back down any other way. I am fortunate that I do not have many obesity-related health problems (only reflux) yet, but I am having the surgery to ensure that I don't develop them. My family is chock full of heart disease, so I know being obese is not a smart place to be with my genetics.
I was pretty nervous about the upcoming surgery last week - wondering if this was the right thing to do - but I have become surprisingly calm this weekend. I seem to be ready for this new phase of my life.

Congrats!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My surgery is next Tuesday - so glad to hear you are doing well.

Best of luck to you. My surgery is set for April 16. I agree taht the liquid diet has not been quite as bad as I thought it would be. My baby sister was sleeved in January - she did not have much trouble after the surgery and has been doing great! She's an inspiration to me.

Oh - and I'm in Texas too! Houston

My surgery is scheduled for April 16 and I am feeling exactly the same way. The Pre-op diet has not been as hard as I thought it would be - so far - but when I think of all liquids for another week and 1/2 before surgery - it seems impossible. That is my biggest challenge now.

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.