Duchess Angie

Hi Jaz,
I'm hoping for surgery in February as my insurance only required one nutrition session and one psych consult. Are you all as nervous as I am? I think it's the thought that this procedure is irreversible. For some reason that's freaking me out! It seems like the majority of people are really happy they had the procedure and I imagine once it's over I'll feel that way too - especially once the weight starts coming off. Would love to have some people to talk to that are going through the same thing. Hope we can stay in touch!

One of the things my surgeon asked me during our first consultation is "What do you most look forward to when you've lost the weight? My list is so long, but here are just a few:
No need for meds for high blood pressure (I currently take TWO) Being able to wear ALL the clothes I own (I currently have a FULL-WARDROBE in at least 4 different sizes, much of it brand-new) Not being embarrassed to have a picture taken of myself - being in the picture instead of behind the camera I'll be able to wear that little black dress that has been in my closet for years - tags still on it! I'll be able to cross my legs I won't always be the biggest person in the room I'll fit comfortably and confidently in any chair or seat I'll be able to wrap a standard bath towel around my body I won’t have to shop at plus size stores I'll be able to easily sit in booths at restaurants My joints won’t hurt at the end (or beginning!) of the day I won't be the only obese one in my group of friends Career opportunities may open up I'm curious to see what's on other people's list.