Sboulie

And when I try to explain this to my family they just don't understand. They are trying to talk me out of this. Being 40 pounds overweight is NOT the same as being 150 pounds overweight. I am getting my clearance letters from the Cardio and Pulm as I type. Appointment w the psych and NUT on Wednesday. Hopefully I get a date that day!!! We all deserve the success this surgery can provide.

I recently flew for work and could not buckle the belt. So I tried to hide it under my jacket. When they went around to check belts this skinny stewardess totally called me out and screamed for a seat belt extender from the back of the plane. I wanted to DIE and take that b***h with me. I never want to feel that way again.

I'm having the same second thoughts. I don't even have a surgery date yet but I've changed my eating and began exercising and now have lost 25 pounds. I still have 100 to lose. But my family is saying that if I can lose weight without it then I should postpone and keep going on my own. Problem is I know myself. I know my weaknesses and my limits. I won't be able to keep this up. I can do it now bc I know the surgery is close. But if I don't do it I'll just gain the weight back and fail one more time. It is a huge step to actually go through with it. But you really need to be 100% resolved to commit. I think if you're having second thoughts there is no harm in postponing. Your approval is there. But try some more on your own. Obviously don't continue the pre op but make better choices and exercise and see if you can commit to that with no problems. I really wish you luck! And keep us posted.

So I just finished all my required tests for clearance. My surgery approved it the day of my first appointment. All I have left us my psych/nutrition appointment on March 12. So I call the surgeon just to make sure that all results were received and she tells me she sees no appointment in the book for March 12. I flipped!! It's a three month wait. I made this appointment back on DECEMBER!! I'm totally pissed. All this work and the quick approval and I still might be waiting 6 months. Makes me want to stuff my face with a cheeseburger.

Hang in there Sammy. These are the humps you have to get over in order to make this change in your life. You took a HUGE step to a better you for yourself and for your family. You are strong!! The temptations will get easier to move past. You can do this one day at a time. I'm sending you good vibes and strength.

It's not my surgery. It's the nutritionist/ psych appointment. Then I'm done with all the requirements. Hopefully that is the day I schedule the surgery!!!

So have you had your appointment yet? Would be nice to go through this with someone else. Maybe we will have it together. Join the March sleevers. Or maybe April. I don't know how fast things go once all tests are done. My insurance approved it the same day with no requirements. So we'll see!!

I'm jealous of all the pain meds you all are on!!! Forget about diarrhea out your asses. I'm loving the diarrhea of the mouth you all get when you're stoned on meds. I think I'm still a bit away from the losers bench. Just got my pulm function and chest X-ray left. Appointment is March 12th. Hopefully all is well and I'll get a date. I'm hoping you all get better soon. Best of the BMs and liquids to all you sleevers. Can't wait to join you!

You cannot let those people into your head. Tune them out. You know what you're doing and you can control this. My family has been giving me "advice" my entire life and it makes me want to stuff a pizza pie down my throat. That could be what got us here today. But you made that huge jump to a new life and you better do everything you can with this second chance. I cannot wait to be on the other side of this journey. So happy for EVERYONE!!! Your stories and posts give me hope!

April so sorry to hear you're not doing so "fab"...I really hope you rest up tonight and wake up 1000% better tomorrow. This is just a little hump to get over. You can do this!!!!

So happy to hear that. I think the sleeve is going to save all of us. Can't wait to start this journey!!

The second I went to my first consult I downloaded this app. That was on December 30th. Starting weight was 326. Today I am 296. It really put into perspective what I put in my mouth and taught me to make better choices. I've put myself on 1200 calories and am exercising. Such a big help since my insurance doesn't require nutritional classes. I highly recommend it to ANYONE pre-op or post!!

Yay SuberFab!! So happy to hear you're ok. I've had surgery quite a few times and those first hours after are pretty rough. I'm sure after another day you'll be feeling do much better. I hope your friend is doing better. Keeps us posted on your progress. I'm so happy for you that this part is over and the good stuff is still to come! Watch that fever and get lots of rest!! YOU DID IT!!!!

So happy to hear everything went well. Everything and anything you can share will be gratefully appreciated. Happy healing!

I'm being really selfish right now but I'm waiting nervously to see when super fab posts!!! I hope everything went well!

I truly wish all of you the best of luck and success in your journey. I can't wait to be at the "night before surgery" moment!!!! Please post after the surgery!! Keep us posted!

~DaddyMarie They actually called me and told me to come in. Just got back now. It was so easy! And it really lifted my spirits. Only bad thing is I drove myself. So all I have left is the pulmonary evaluation test and a chest X-ray. Also need to get my CPAP machine installed. Otherwise my appointment on March 12 with my surgeon. I guess I'll get my date then.

Well in NY we were hit pretty hard with some snow and I had to cancel my Endoscopy. I'm devastated. I can't stop crying. I just want to finish all these stupid hoops they make you jump through and get a date already. I'm so upset I just want to stuff my face w food but I've been so good the last month that I don't think I'll forgive myself if I do. Need a bit of support right now and not finding it anywhere. My mom takes this as a sign from God not to do the surgery. And my husband is not supportive either and just wants to make sure this entire process doesn't effect him in any way. I can get it done as long as it doesn't interfere with our routines. I'm so deflated right now...

I'm on Long Island and am going with Dr Heather McMullen with Syosett Hospital. Anyone heard good/bad things???

Did anyone else have to get the sleep apnea study done???

I am so excited for you and don't even know you!!!! Please blog on here post op. I'm so interested to see if it's what you expected. Best of luck and success to you!!

I have my endoscopy on Friday and I'm nervous. Left is the CPAP install and the chest X-ray. They really make you jump through hoops! Still haven't scheduled my sleeve. Next appt is March12 for the psych and nutritionist. Everyone else seems to be moving along so fast! It feels so slow for me

Thank you so much for that. I am so scared that I am being selfish. But not being able to BE the mom I want my children to have is so much more crippling for me. Complications or not I am resolved in my decision.

I also work a desk job. So I'm hoping a week will be enough. It's really sad feeling this way. I'm ashamed to be overweight but when I'm finally doing something about it, I'm ashamed to tell anybody. I truly wish everybody the best of luck and success in this journey.

Good for you!!! I plan I only being out a week so no one will know. Is that even possible?? What's recovery like?