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On 09/06/2018 at 21:47, Lynn Cannon said:

Hello!! That’s so cool you are seeing Dr. Cobourn too. He is very lovely, warm and reassuring. I researched SO much and I’m very glad I went with him. I haven’t found a negative comment yet. The clinic was very nice and the nurses wonderful. I was especially happy with the Anesthesiologist. Going under was a huge fear. He spent a fair bit of time with me. They didn’t “tie” me down and he let me hold the mask. The nurse held my hand and just kept talking to me. Last thing I remembered was Dr Cobourn coming in and announcing Gasterectomy Sleeve. I went to sleep very peacefully. Are you travelling there or driving?

On 09/06/2018 at 15:44, Lynn Cannon said:

I would love to be part of this group. Had sleeve surgery in Toronto with Dr Cobourn Aug 23/18. I live in Calgary and am down 25 lbs.

On 09/06/2018 at 13:27, oct102018 said:

Assuming insurance approves it, we have a set date of October 10. I'm 29 and a single parent of a 3 year old and I currently weight 252

Just added a countdown app to my phone - 44 days!! Looking forward to sharing the journey :)

On 09/02/2018 at 09:29, ItsJustMeToo said:

My starting BMI was 35.5. no co morbidities, but a family history that concerned me. I self paid through Blossom Bariatric. Three weeks from first appointment to surgery. I did have a full day where I met with a counselor and nutritionist, and had to show a history of previous attempts to lose weight. Perhaps the wait is longer without that history.

I lost 40 lbs in the first 3 months. I was very strict in observing my diet and exercise routine. I've been less careful since (I'm 8 months out now) and have only lost an additional 10 pounds. I'd like to lose at least 15 more, and know that would be easily accomplished with strict adherence to diet and exercise.

I was happy to find this thread. BMI 35 and scheduled for VSG October 18. Any updates from those of you who had surgery earlier this year?

I was waffling a couple of months ago about whether I was making the right choice to pursue VSG. I decided to get honest with myself about the things I had been putting off/avoiding because of my weight (and therefore things I might do after VSG).

I started the list and it went on and on and on....
- fit into a wet suit and go scuba diving
- be in the picture with my kids
- promote my business
- flirt
Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc. for pages... :(

I still cry every time I think of another thing to add to the list. But, I do get excited by the thought that someday, hopefully soon, that list will shrink!

What have you been putting off and what will you be excited to do either again or for the first time after WLS?!

Ps VSG scheduled for October 18, 2018.

October 18th VSG for me - and finally time to add my first post :)