mariah100707

so three months ago my mind was made up. I was going to go through with weight loss surgery. at the time my bmi was 39.9 I was worried my insurance wouldn't cover it because besides my weight, I had no other medical issues. I didn't want to wait months just to find out I didn't get approved. I had decided I was going to take action. I was going to loose the most weight I can before surgery. just a little more than 4 months later and I'm 41 pounds down. I definitely do not qualify now and I'm ok with that. I still have 47 pounds to get to my goal weight but after loosing 41 pounds already, I have faith that I can continue. My mom is getting the surgery. she has a bmi of 70 and I know she will benefit from this. I wish all you guys the best of luck. 
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I'm the one in the purple dress up top. I see a huge change already.I'm excited to keep going
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I was just thrilled when I no longer felt as if I was going to suffocate my husband when I was playing cowgirl. Although, sometimes, I'd like to.

here's to hoping I have sleep apnea.lol.never thought I hopes for that but I want this done sooo bad.
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here's to hoping I have sleep apnea.lol.never thought I hopes for that but I want this done sooo bad.
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I started my sleeve research over a year ago and never thought it would be possible For a few months I talked to people about it but then found out that my insurance wouldn't cover it and just kind of gave up.
I found out recently that I've developed some mild health problems due to my weight and after a long talk with my husband we decided to spend the money for the sleeve. I had my first appt in early August and since then have been doing the necessary blood tests/doctors appointments, etc.
Well as of today they officially have all my paperwork. I go in for the nutrition class on Wednesday and then the following Tuesday I have my pre op consultation with the surgeon. She said we're likely looking at a surgery date of early October.
All the sudden I find myself terrified and wondering if this is too "extreme". I have struggled with my weight for years. It makes me depressed and now it's affecting my health, but I'm so scared that I'll do it and something will go wrong, or I'll hate it and not be able to reverse it. It just feels so REAL all of the sudden! I know that I can lose this weight on my own, because I've done it about 10 times before. So I know that I'll end up right back here in a year still being unhealthy and depressed and possibly even heavier like I am with almost every regain.
I know that everyone is different and no one can make this choice for me, I'm just wondering if others went through the same emotions?

thanks Kristin. I sure hope so. i will def keep everyone posted
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