LisaDM

Thanks for the encouragement! I am feeling better today and ready to commit to not overeating. I think I will attempt a 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery even though it isn't required. I certainly don't want any issues in surgery due to my liver size. It can't hurt to do more than the doc required!

O.K. Knock it off!

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

My date is October 7 th too! :-). I have occasional freak out moments, but for the most part are am just ready to get the surgery part over with! I know the beginning will be really hard and I am glad I have the support of my husband and close friends. I am ready to change my life and live healthy.
October 7th will be a good day!! :-)

This!

OMG!! Today I found out that I was approved by my insurance for my surgery! I was so sure I would be denied and have to appeal, but I got approved from the first try. So excited, but also kinda freaking out. It makes it so real and it's less than a month away. Still have to schedule a pre-op appt with my PCP and some labs plus an appt with the anesthesiologist.
Wow...in less than a month I will start my journey to a whole new me! :-)

OMG!! Today I found out that I was approved by my insurance for my surgery! I was so sure I would be denied and have to appeal, but I got approved from the first try. So excited, but also kinda freaking out. It makes it so real and it's less than a month away. Still have to schedule a pre-op appt with my PCP and some labs plus an appt with the anesthesiologist.
Wow...in less than a month I will start my journey to a whole new me! :-)

Got my approval this morning. Surgery is scheduled for October 7th! :-)

OMG!! Today I found out that I was approved by my insurance for my surgery! I was so sure I would be denied and have to appeal, but I got approved from the first try. So excited, but also kinda freaking out. It makes it so real and it's less than a month away. Still have to schedule a pre-op appt with my PCP and some labs plus an appt with the anesthesiologist.
Wow...in less than a month I will start my journey to a whole new me! :-)

OMG!! Today I found out that I was approved by my insurance for my surgery! I was so sure I would be denied and have to appeal, but I got approved from the first try. So excited, but also kinda freaking out. It makes it so real and it's less than a month away. Still have to schedule a pre-op appt with my PCP and some labs plus an appt with the anesthesiologist.
Wow...in less than a month I will start my journey to a whole new me! :-)

OMG!! Today I found out that I was approved by my insurance for my surgery! I was so sure I would be denied and have to appeal, but I got approved from the first try. So excited, but also kinda freaking out. It makes it so real and it's less than a month away. Still have to schedule a pre-op appt with my PCP and some labs plus an appt with the anesthesiologist.
Wow...in less than a month I will start my journey to a whole new me! :-)

My surgeon mentioned that bypass is the better option for those with GERD, but didn't push. I am not thrilled about the thought of re-routing my digestive track so I like the idea of the sleeve much more. My surgeon did say that if my reflux gets uncontrollable/intolerable, the only solution is to revise to bypass. I will go in knowing that revision to bypass is a possibility for me, but hope for the best.

My surgeon mentioned that bypass is the better option for those with GERD, but didn't push. I am not thrilled about the thought of re-routing my digestive track so I like the idea of the sleeve much more. My surgeon did say that if my reflux gets uncontrollable/intolerable, the only solution is to revise to bypass. I will go in knowing that revision to bypass is a possibility for me, but hope for the best.

I had my sleeve on the 23rd of October 2012, weighing 249.7lbs Bmi 40
Today I weigh 148.9lbs and my Bmi is 25.5lb
Best decision I ever made!!!