danielleleigh90

CONGRATS MIKE!

We're all entitled to our opinions.
And if you were implying it was the reason I got fat...no. Been this way most my life.

Agreed! I will make one now & add you on that one too

Just added you! I'm thinking about making a separate IG for my VSG journey, what are your thoughts?

CONGRATS MIKE!

I'm feeling AMAZING.
I've hit 198 as of yesterday so I decided to treat myself by going and buying some new clothes and some brand names even 😀
I managed to find the smallest size I could fit into and I was shocked.
Thought I'd share my latest progress photo for everyone.
I've come along way from 322-198 has taken me 4.5 months so far.
Please be kind 😀
I know I've gotta start really working out soon so I'm picking up a rowing machine next week which that should help a lot with my stomach area..
I really hope I can get down to 180-185
Thankyouuu.
MIKEY.

Thank you for this! I started doing the breathing that was mentioned before and it really does help me get a grip on my anxiety at times. Meditation is something I’ve started too, I just have to learn to quiet my mind down a little better!

Hi everyone!
I’m feeling SO much better now. I just needed a few days I guess to chill out & free my mind. Today I have an MRI to check out this cyst that was found wedged between my pancreas & kidney to make sure nothing crazy is happening.. from here, I’ll be able to schedule my EGD. Thennnn the 29th I’ll be picking up the machine for my at home sleep study. Hopefully time will continue to fly! Thank you all for your encouragement, It truly means the world to me!!!

Hi! I’m in the beginning stages with you, just don’t have to do any supervised dieting. I too had to watch an online webinar and they wanted me to wait to be contacted, but I am the type of person who needs info right away.. soooo I ended up calling lol. Things have gotten started super fast though! I started the process December 31st & have already met my surgeon & dietician. Now I have to complete an MRI, I see the Endocrine doctor Friday, I get the equipment for sleep study the 29th so the ball is definitely rolling! Good luck with everything & it’s nice to meet you! Keep us posted!

Thank you! Lately, I’ve been doing makeup & practicing new looks when I’m anxious or bored & ready to eat everything. I think I need a little something at work to help me chill out, maybe something to fidget with or something? I’ll figure something out! Thank you so much for your words! They really do mean a lot!!!

Your surgery was on my birthday!! We are clearly meant to be friends lol. But I was thankful they're going to let me complete it at home! It's interesting, because for years I dealt with insomnia. That stems back from when I was in the military. Now, I can sleep but I'm ALWAYS tired. It really sucks!

Hello Everyone,
Just venting--Right now, it really feels like I have a lot on my plate. I'm extremely emotional and anxious about literally everything. My upcoming graduation, worries about possible pre-op hiccups regarding insurance, work stress, issues with my brother's health....life in general. Normally, I would go eat everything in site, but I know that won't help me and I know that it could set me back & I REFUSE. I'm typically happy, but today I just feel drained & sad. Like as I sit at my desk (currently at work, on lunch) I'm picking at my nailpolish because I'm anxious and my mind is constantly running. I stopped smoking weed per doctors orders, so that's out of the question. Maybe I should try CBD again, I don't take anxiety pills due to the groggy feelings I've gotten with each med I've tried. Anyway, thank you for reading my rant. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better.
❤️Dani

Hi! It's sooo nice to meet you! I'm not as far in the process as you are, but time is winding down. This site is definitely motivating and can help this process, it's honestly what's been keeping my anxiety down (reading about others success). Hopefully we both will have April dates!

LMAO! this literally made me bust out laughing, at work...I work in a call center lmao! Thank you for that!!! I know I can get through anything and I have been through WAY worse things, I just gotta remember who the F*&$ I am lol

Hello Everyone,
Just venting--Right now, it really feels like I have a lot on my plate. I'm extremely emotional and anxious about literally everything. My upcoming graduation, worries about possible pre-op hiccups regarding insurance, work stress, issues with my brother's health....life in general. Normally, I would go eat everything in site, but I know that won't help me and I know that it could set me back & I REFUSE. I'm typically happy, but today I just feel drained & sad. Like as I sit at my desk (currently at work, on lunch) I'm picking at my nailpolish because I'm anxious and my mind is constantly running. I stopped smoking weed per doctors orders, so that's out of the question. Maybe I should try CBD again, I don't take anxiety pills due to the groggy feelings I've gotten with each med I've tried. Anyway, thank you for reading my rant. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better.
❤️Dani

LMAO! this literally made me bust out laughing, at work...I work in a call center lmao! Thank you for that!!! I know I can get through anything and I have been through WAY worse things, I just gotta remember who the F*&$ I am lol

I actually looked it up and it did help some. Lol. I've GOTTA work on techniques to chill myself out. It's SO easy to get worked up. my sister says that it's because I'm a Virgo lol

Hello Everyone,
Just venting--Right now, it really feels like I have a lot on my plate. I'm extremely emotional and anxious about literally everything. My upcoming graduation, worries about possible pre-op hiccups regarding insurance, work stress, issues with my brother's health....life in general. Normally, I would go eat everything in site, but I know that won't help me and I know that it could set me back & I REFUSE. I'm typically happy, but today I just feel drained & sad. Like as I sit at my desk (currently at work, on lunch) I'm picking at my nailpolish because I'm anxious and my mind is constantly running. I stopped smoking weed per doctors orders, so that's out of the question. Maybe I should try CBD again, I don't take anxiety pills due to the groggy feelings I've gotten with each med I've tried. Anyway, thank you for reading my rant. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better.
❤️Dani

Also, thank you for everyone who has commented on this. It really means more than you know!

LMAO! this literally made me bust out laughing, at work...I work in a call center lmao! Thank you for that!!! I know I can get through anything and I have been through WAY worse things, I just gotta remember who the F*&$ I am lol

I actually looked it up and it did help some. Lol. I've GOTTA work on techniques to chill myself out. It's SO easy to get worked up. my sister says that it's because I'm a Virgo lol

Hello Everyone,
Just venting--Right now, it really feels like I have a lot on my plate. I'm extremely emotional and anxious about literally everything. My upcoming graduation, worries about possible pre-op hiccups regarding insurance, work stress, issues with my brother's health....life in general. Normally, I would go eat everything in site, but I know that won't help me and I know that it could set me back & I REFUSE. I'm typically happy, but today I just feel drained & sad. Like as I sit at my desk (currently at work, on lunch) I'm picking at my nailpolish because I'm anxious and my mind is constantly running. I stopped smoking weed per doctors orders, so that's out of the question. Maybe I should try CBD again, I don't take anxiety pills due to the groggy feelings I've gotten with each med I've tried. Anyway, thank you for reading my rant. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better.
❤️Dani

Hello Everyone,
Just venting--Right now, it really feels like I have a lot on my plate. I'm extremely emotional and anxious about literally everything. My upcoming graduation, worries about possible pre-op hiccups regarding insurance, work stress, issues with my brother's health....life in general. Normally, I would go eat everything in site, but I know that won't help me and I know that it could set me back & I REFUSE. I'm typically happy, but today I just feel drained & sad. Like as I sit at my desk (currently at work, on lunch) I'm picking at my nailpolish because I'm anxious and my mind is constantly running. I stopped smoking weed per doctors orders, so that's out of the question. Maybe I should try CBD again, I don't take anxiety pills due to the groggy feelings I've gotten with each med I've tried. Anyway, thank you for reading my rant. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better.
❤️Dani

Hi!!
Congrats! I’m really hoping I get a date around that timeframe! I just started the process December 31st, but my insurance has no waiting period. I’ll finish with all necessary appointments March 9th & will be submitted that day. I’m so nervous! I literally sit and wonder “can this really happen for me?”. I’m excited for you! I think it’s cool how they already gave you a date prior to the insurance approval! What hospital & where are you from? I’m in Wisconsin & am going to Froedtert ❤️

I'm definitely going to lol! Originally it was 3/31. But I called & they had a cancellation of 3/3.