BrnButrfly2013

I told my friends in my building, my mom/dad, one uncle. I was originally going for the sleeve, but found out a couple weeks ago my insurance won't pay for it. I told may sister and brother that I was having the sleeve, when I thought I was, I will fess up after surgery because my sister does not want me to have the bypass. But it's my decision, and I am not changing my mind.

I only told my husband, ,sister and best friend. People can be so judgemental, and try to talk you out of it. I figured it was no ones bussiness but my own.

My friends, sister, mom/dad, and colleagues know. Sometimes family can be so judgmental. So, not ever planning on telling them. Esp. if I have issues, etc. Of course they'll say I should not have had the surgery! At this point in my life, I can and will only have dealings with positive people.

Welcome BustedBeauty- Hang in w/ those requirements. I only have preop labs left and a physical, then suegery on 1/7. There's so many people on here to look to for inspiration, strength, & motivation. I plan to post updates. From what I see on here, it will be worth it.

If he only has a GED that is fine he can still find a decent job i don't even have a ged i am a 10th grade drop out why because i had a single mom who was struggling hard with the loss of my grandmother and life in general she needed help so i quit school and went to work full time. If he puts his mind to it he can get a decent job i have done everything from pizza delivery and worked my way up to management now i drive truck for a living locally and make about $18 hr plus ot after 40 it can be done i have never been one to live off someone else and always paid my way from a young age not knocking anyone just saying it can be done without a GED even if the person has the motivation i may not be making $100,00 a yr but i bet if he could go out and make 45,000 a yr that would help a lot it can be done

Hello friends just wanted to share this information Bariatric Advantage has a program that will send you a free 3 month supply of vitamins(Calcium, Iron, B12, and multi-vitamins)! You have to go online and print out the form and have your Dr fill out the form and you fill in your information mail it in and it takes about 2 weeks to get them in the mail. You can do this process 2 times.
Bariatric Advantage request form link: http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/page/oac

sheesh all you frisky people! I'm still pre-op but the pre-op diet has shut down my libido completely... don't know what I'll be like post op, but at least I don't have anyone elses "needs" to consider in this way...

To Michk, keep your head up! It will get better.

Hi all, I am new on here, and really like this site- what a resource! I'm trying to get all the necessary items I need. This is getting expensive, but I'm not whining Please wish me well. Never stayed in hospital, just trying not to get the creeps either.