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I met with the dr. on 12/26/19 and I have already received clearance from my primary dr. to have the gastric sleeve. I am currently making all of the necessary appointments my insurance and my surgeon requires. If all goes as planned, April 2020 is the goal for the surgery. I am nervous and excited, as I'm sure everyone was. I know this is going to be a huge change and an even bigger commitment, but I am ready to be able to run around, play laser tag, go zip lining and just me a million times more active with my children. I appreciate all the positive and encouraging feedback. Everyone here seems to be amazing and I look forward to being more involved in this wonderful community!!

Good morning All, My recent physical showed I have a BMI of 47.4. I'm 39, weigh 285 lbs and about 5'6". My Dr. has recommended, and made an appointment, for a consultation with a weight loss surgery center. At this point, I do not even know if surgery will be suggested or just put on a way strict diet. I do have pre-hypertension and am on BP medicine. So I think, based on my research, I should qualify. However, I am quite scared. I know 1 person who had the sleeve done and he highly recommended it. But, my best friend is an ER Nurse and she is telling me to avoid it due to complications she has seen with ER patients. I have read about how so many of you only regret not doing it sooner, which makes me a little more optimistic. I would love to from some of you who were in the very early stages, what concerns and hesitations you had and how you ultimately decided to go with the surgery. Please share anything you think would better prepare me for the consultation too. Thank you!!! P.S. I love how supportive everyone seems here as I have been reading many entries and comments

That was my first thought. And I know with ANY surgery there is always some type of risk. I don't think she told me to scare me, just to tell me what the surgeon might not. But it definitely did add to the back and forth I have been dealing with.

Thank you. I also have 2 kids that I can't do much since I have no energy and lose my breath very easily. I keep thinking, I need to focus on me for once so I can be here for them. I'm glad to see you are doing so well and wish you the best of luck on those last few pounds!!