Katcloudshepherd

I've yet to have the surgery. Because I have a compression fracture in my spine and a herniated disc, I work out in the pool for about an hour, 40 minutes cardio and then about 10 resistance training and then a 5 minute or so cool down/stretching. Anyone else work out in a pool?

Hey there caligirl 3 my last smoke was Friday, October 18th as well!! I originally had quit in 1993 but I smoked regularly the last two months. Don't ask me WHY I started smoking again--I have no clue. I have my final NUT appointment this afternoon and I've already recieved my psych clearance. I pray every day to have this surgery the second week of December. I have one more stepping stone--my upper GI to check for a hiatel hernia. I thought I'd better quit so I'd be able to honestly say to the NUT my last cigarette was Friday. Next stepping stone caffeine. I think my normal 5-6 cups of morning coffee is going to be harder than the smokes. I'll skip, hop wear purple everyday--WHATEVER it TAKES to make the surgery a sucess. Sending positive prayers and wishes to all who are closer to their surgeries.

I am in the process of gaining insurance approval for the surgery. I was initially VERY interested in the plication procedure. However, the surgeon told me: "I could make a lot more money if you had the plication because you'd have to pay cash BUT if you were MY sister I'd do the sleeve. He said no matter what---those sutures on the folded stomach WILL come out. He said then you've undergone major surgery and you're right back where you started : ( ! He said with the plication you also keep the part of your stomach which produces the hunger hormone Grelin. So your hunger will most likely still be there. I decided on the sleeve because it's the constant hunger, along with other issues which keep me in the food instead of living life. I am praying and praying I can have the surgery the first week of December. Several have said but THE HOLIDAYS. My response is I'm going to have to deal with them at some point anyway! Whatever you decide, I wish you only the BEST outcome.

I pray that you have the very best outcome. I have my first appointment on September 30th to begin the long journey to better health. I too have been working for over ten years on the emotional issues which caused me to be in the condition I'm in. THANK GOD for this forum!!!!!!!! I have spent many hours reading posts from those who have the courage to undergo this. YES COURAGE. Those who have not walked in our shoes have no idea of what we endure on a daily basis. Again, I wish you the very best and safe travels.