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Thanks! They said that 2 months is the absolute quickest I can go. The waiting will just about kill me, but I have been waiting for so many years, what's a couple more months right?:wink_smile:

I work for the Gov't Big T and I feel your pain!:wink_smile: I know they mean well, but usually people that are getting this surgery have been depressed at one point in their lives. Captain Obvious strikes again:biggrin: This could be it's own thread:rolleyes2:

Sounds like she had good parenting:)

I'm with you Big T! I have no issue with meeting with a Psychologist, but the exam is rediculous...I had one for work and they ask you the same question 50 times thinking they will trick you into saying that you are a closet ax murderer...go figure:tt2:

Thanks:) I can remember too when I could tell something was going on and being scared and after I found out what it was, it wasn't really that bad. Fear of the unknown I guess.

Maybe the dentist could get you on the cancellation list? Keep your chin up, you can do it:w00t:

THank Bamalama! No way it will hold me back, but could see someone in my family coming up with that question and wanted to have an answer:) I'm praying for your health and for a cure. thanks!:thumbup:

Thank you! I hope you are Cancer free now. Thanks for the info. I hope I never have to make use of it:biggrin:

Congrats! I hope to be around then too, but we'll see:)

Thanks! This site has really helped with support too:)

I just answered that on my pre-op application. The question was "what to you hope to be able to do after weight loss" My answer was be able to look in the mirror...I'm with you on the other ideas as well. I want to be able to shop in any store in the "normal" clothes section. I don't want to have to go to the "WHOA-Man" section...:thumbup:

THis is kind of a morbid question, but I have to ask it with the amount of cancer in my family history. Have any of you heard of someone going through radiation or chemo with the band? I'm going to check with my dr's office too. I don't have it and hope I never do, but just trying to really be thorough.

I saw many of my family members today(We buried my Grandfather, who died Dec 28:frown:) We gathered for lunch and I told them what my plans were. They were all very supportive and are excited for me:) I was worried how they would react.

congrats!~I hope we all do as well:)

It was pretty good, as well as a trip to the scale can be:) I gave them my app and they said they would give me a call. I am going to call Monday and see what I can set up now. I told some of my family today and everyone was supportive!

I agree. I am going to tell them, but I don't have to go into crazy amounts of detail. I am talking about it with friends and family, so they are going to hear some of the discussion, which obviously I would keep to a minimum in front of them, but the key is going to be not to give them so much detail that I freak them out. You all have given me so much to think about.

This forum is a Godsend! I have to tell them something. I have always been honest, but tried to tell them things in a way that makes sense to them. My oldest saw what I went through with the c-section with his brother. He is high anxiety and was fine with everything as long as I told him. If I came home and he felt left out of the loop, he would have a harder time with it than if I'm up front with him. THey have both seen me struggle with weight issues and different diets where I am eating something different than they are, so I will probably tell them that I am going to the doctor and he is going to give me something on my belly to help me be healthier. They will get that. Thanks for all the great advice. Lunabeane: I love your son and I don't even know him:)

Hey everyone. I got officially weighed in today and turned in my application. I am going forward with the surgery, but it will be a couple of months before I have the surgery. I have two sons 5 and 8, any suggestions about what to say to them? Thanks.

I'm dying...Nono places....what a riot!:biggrin:

That would be great. I went and weighed in today and dropped off my application. I really think it is the right option for me. I'm psyched!

Good for you!! I went last night with my sister and weighed in this morning. I know what you mean about the "this is for real" feeling. I had a that same feeling sitting in the office today. Good luck!

Hi NaniRose! It was a little scary, but you could see Dr. Gens light up when he started talking about this being a gratifying surgery for the surgeons. It helps knowing and being able to see how excited he is for us. The post surgery diet is a little scary, but if it means not being so heavy anymore, it will all be worth it in the end. I'll let you know how I make out this afternoon. I filled out the paperwork last night so I could bring it with me. Wish me luck! For a change I don't have to worry about stepping on the scale:thumbup:

Congratulations;)

I went to the info night tonight and I am convinced this is the right thing for me. I saw all of the people that talked about illness and are no longer eligible for the surgery and realized that now is the time. I'm excited and terrified at the same time. The only part the scares me is pureed food...It will be worth it in the end. I'm going to weigh in tomorrow...wish me luck!

I saw you there outside on the phone and then the seminar started. I got a lot of good info. Two months is the absolute shortest turnaround time. I'm going to weigh in tomorrow or Friday with my application in hand to get the ball rolling. I'll probably drive you crazy with questions between now and then.