Becky55

Congratulation! I am so happy for you ? I too am having my surgery in November. I’m having my surgery November 16 I been going through all the motions since March. I am 55 years old retired cosmetologist . I owned my own business for 21 years.I have a 23-year-old daughter 13-year-old son two more adult sons with my husband whom I have been married to for 7 years now. I Was diagnosed with celiac disease 2 1/2 years ago. I am very excited to start this journey with my sleeve

I am having Dr Thompson do my surgery! I have talked with him and he is a very nice guy. I also talked with Dr Bennett in Monday. Such a well Knowledged staff. Dr. Thompson was one of the doctors that helped with the designing of the new stapler that they’re going to use for gastric sleeve.It will be coming out this fall. He told me that I will be one of the first few patients to have it used on them. As my paper work was just Submitted yesterday. After talking with him I feel completely confident in UC health and their staff.

To stay strong please find a psychologist to talk with. I am just starting and I have been working with a psychologist for a month now. YOU can do this ! Remember to focus one day at a time. Try post notes on mirrors “I am strong!” “My health is my reward”, Make heart post with “I will love and take care of ME!” anything that will give you hope.