wildcat74

I'm done! I did it!! Had the surgery 9/21. Feel sore, but so glad I did this. Awesome feeling of accomplishment! Now, if I could just eat this jello.....

I got my surgery date! 9/21/15!!! So excited I'm one week into the pre-op diet, and I have a pre-op appointment at the hospital on Monday. Got all my foods and vitamins today, except the sugar-free jello. Forgot that. But am finally getting this done, it's going to happen!!

sleevedbygrace Congrats! I can't wait to get my surgery date! I'm hoping for a September date, I have to be on a 2 week pre-op diet, so it won't be for August for sure. Hope it isn't October!! Best of luck to you!!

It seems like it took forever to get to this point. I know it didn't, but at least I'm almost to Day 1 of my new life! I can finally start living. I've been hiding for 30+ years, basically. I do not have any "issues" other than a BMI of almost 48 in the beginning. but my knees hurt, my hips hurt, forget walking anywhere, aint gonna happen(guess there are some issue out there... ). But even after losing 30 lbs, I notice little things, like walking in the grocery store is easier, for one. I can breathe a bit easier too. Should be awesome when the rest of the weight is off. I've tried every diet out there, just about, except for Jenny Craig or Medifast. WW, Atkins, HCG, all fruit, just soup, veggie smoothies, and forget the ACV. OMG, just thinking about that one makes me shudder. I am excited, the VGS is my one time shoot to get it right! I will make my body behave itself!

Hi! I just found this place! I have one more pre-op to get through, then I talk to my surgeon about getting me a surgery date. I started 3/31/15, I have Cigna as well, and went through the very same hoops. Monday is blood work and EKG. I'm hoping for a September date, but it would depend on his schedule. It's been frustrating at times, but I've lost 32 pounds and feel better, so that's a plus!