Islandgirl29

Hi @LibrarianErin and friends, Im scheduled for July 5th for vsg. How are you? I’m excited more than anything that I have a surgery date and that I’m taking control of my eating habits How's your process going? I still need my pre-op clearance from my primary physician but I’ve completed the nutritional consultations, mental health evaluation and other requirements. What are you excited about for the future? I’m excited to finally take control of my eating habits after over 20 years of yo-yo dieting and falling into unhelpful eating patterns. What are you enjoying now? I’m enjoying following other women’s vsg journey’s on social media and getting all the information I can. How are you talking about the upcoming surgery with family and friends? I was on the fence about sharing my decision with friends and family but I do not regret sharing with those I did, even though 1 person didn’t agree, but they’ve some-what come around. I told my husband (of course), my 3 sisters, 1 of my brothers, my mom and 1 of my best friends and the girl who does my wax? I think I will be more comfortable sharing after the procedure. I don’t want negative vibes prior to the surgery. What supports have been helpful to you? The most helpful supports have been my therapist and family. They know I’m making this decision for my well-being and it was not a decision that I’ve taken lightly. Seeing and hearing about other people’s journeys has also been helpful so I have a realistic idea of what to expect.