donnag53

Good luck guys.

My date is March 18th. Hope I got ins approval by than. Wishing everyone good luck.

Congrats. So happy you are doing so good. My surgery is scheduled for March 18 and hope it goes just as well.

Wtloss - wow 3 surgeries and still very positive. Thanks fpr the tips

Your weight loss just blows my mind. That's awesome. It sounds like you are doing all the right things and I'm sure you will make your goal. Any advice you would like to share is greatly appreciated.

Congrats. Awesome news.

Hang in there. I started the process in Nov and hopefully will have the surgery on March 18th.

Hope you are feeling better very soon.

Hi All, My name is Donna and I'm 61 years of age and this is my first post. My starting weight is 219lbs and at 5'3" that's a lot to carry around. I have probably tried most diets out there and always managed to put the weight back on and than some. It's time to stop the yo-yo dieting and get control of my life. My journey started on Nov 27th, 2014 when I had my first apt with Dr. Sowemimo. At that time, I was thinking of having lap band surgery. After speaking with Dr S we decided together that the sleeve was the best option for me. So far I have been to one support group meeting where I met people who have had the surgery and were so great about answering questions and sharing their stories. I also attend one of Dr S's seminars where he explained all the different surgeries. I have 2 more appts with the Nutritionist, have had the psych evail, have been cleared by my Pulmonologist, which is really good as I have sleep apnea. I have been to the Gastro and am awaiting the results of the endoscopy. I still have to meet with my Cardiologist, which is scheduled for Feb 2nd. Than hopefully my packet will be ready to submit to my ins co. Right now my surgery is scheduled for March 18th. I have to say, like most, I am very nervous. I have a very supportive husband and a best friends who listens to all my concerns and fears. I have been reading all the information that everyone has been posting and have learned a lot. Keep them coming please.