Skodes

My kids are teens but I had the same fears. I didn't want to leave my husband and kids but I kept telling myself what made me consider the surgery in the first place (my son plays football and I had gotten so large that even walking up the bleachers to watch him play would wind me and leave me out of breath.) He will be a senior next fall and with the path I was on (I had gained over 20 lbs since 1/1/18) I was going to miss seeing him play his senior year. I just told myself I had to put my own fears aside and do what was best for not only myself but also my kids. Now I'm 4 days post op and it still hurts but each day is getting easier and I am convinced I made the right decision to proceed with surgery.

I completely relate to this- I’m a single mum to daughters age 2 and 4, this was a big deal but think of why we do this, I’m flying back to the UK tomorrow and can’t wait to see them, it’s been almost like an out of body experience but you made this decision and they will wholeheartedly benefit from seeing you happier at the end. You can totally do this xx

Hi there, The nurses seem lovely although the language barrier is daunting. Mind you hearing that your body is 38% fat is no good in any language!! So surgery is 8am tomorrow- I am nervous but excited. X

So my journey is a different, I am 36, British and I weigh 96kgs , but at 5ft 8 my BMI is 30

I am not eligible for this within our healthcare system so I’m electing to do this, I’ve raided my savings and have flown to Turkey to have a surgeon complete a Gastric Sleeve. My motivation is two fold, being more healthy for my young daughters and also to make a lifestyle change for my own benefit. I want this change now in my life.

I’m a bit nervous, surgery is tomorrow and I am just landing in a foreign country where I don’t speak the language! Hopefully everything will go smoothly and I can join you October sleevers tomorrow for the next steps.

Eeeekkk!

@skodes. Good luck! We are here for you!!

Oct 31st here!! Can’t wait!

Hi everyone, I have a date of October 31st. Very excited. Would love to dare this with fellow October sleevers.

Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!