Stay strong u are more than half way. We are in the same boat. My date is the 16th. I felt like giving up to many times too, but remember how far along u came. Keep in mind, it's ok to cry, but don't cry to quit cry to keep going. It will all pay off in the long run. : )
I've enjoyed reading here for a while but put off signing up since I didn't feel this was really going to happen. Went to my first consultation in October, took a bunch of tests and attended the required appointments. Finally was given a pre-op day and surgery day but insurance had not yet given authorization. Surgery was supposed to be on the 18th. I pestered the poor staff about the authorization many times as I didn't want to get family and work all set-up for no reason. Lo and behold after sending yet another inquiry I got a call today that said yes I'm authorized and they'd like to move my surgery to next Tuesday and pre-op tomorrow. OMG. Suddenly it's very real. And maybe they got tired of hearing from me.
So now I need to read everything I can, get materials purchased ASAP, and set sail on this new adventure.
I'm ready to do this and do it right, get off blood pressure meds, lower cholesterol, reverse/prevent diabetes (pre diabetic per docs), and hopefully get some PCOS stuff under control. Not to mention let my arthritic back get some rest from carrying extra lbs.
A little miracle happened today too, I had expected to only get 3 weeks away from work and HR showed me a benefit I had that allowed it to be 6 weeks. So thrilled. Haven't been away from work for that long since maternity leave 16 years ago.
I'm thankful there's a place like this to gather and learn from others' experiences. I'm thankful so many have shared their experiences.
Still shocked.
Good luck to you. I'm 3/14....kinda surreal after waiting so long! Change your perspective, 10 yrs from now if you don't go thru with the surgery how would your quality of life be? Just weigh your pros and cons. Good luck!
Hi all, after 5 months of appointments, I have been approved for gastric sleeve surgery!
My date is April 15, 2014!
Honestly? I'm a mess. I didn't expect to be. I didn't think I would have the date for at least another two weeks. I know it's good to get it over with. But I feel like I'm falling apart. Intellectually I know I'm doing the right thing. Emotionally, I'm overwhelmed and feeling broken.
Can anyone relate?
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