Hey everyone, so this is my first time posting something. I am having surgery on Friday June 11th with Dr.Alvarez. I am driving from Northern California to Texas starting tomorrow. I know this surgery is the right decision for me, and I know it will change my life for the better and actually give me the life I have always wanted. I am 18 years old and I will FINALLY be able to be like a "normal" young woman. I am starting to get just a tad nervous, hospitals already freak me out lol. I only have to stay there the day of surgery and the day after so it is not that bad. I'm excited and nervous if that makes sense. I will be on here A LOT after surgery. I am bringing my laptop with me that way I can read through the forums and talk to all of you. Hope all is well!

xoxo

My best friend and I had the VSG with Dr. A on 4/3. He took great care of us! His staff is wonderful:) Best wishes to you for a smooth surgery - keep us updated!

VV2010

Good luck sweetie!!! Take care and keep us updated.

Deb

You just go for it! You've got a heckuva lot of life ahead of you and you might as well live it slim and beautiful. Best wishes.:001_cool:

Its natural to be excited and nervous....I was... I am excited for you. Good luck!! Keep us updated on your recovery.

Safe travels and best wishes. You aren't traveling alone are you?

I will not be alone, my grandmother is coming with me. I will be driving pretty much all the way there. my grandma is driving on the way back. lol thank you guys for all of the best wishes! i am soo looking forward to losing this weight and being sheeexyyyy hehe. :001_cool: i will keep you all updated. I am still learning how to use this website too.

thanks again!

Ah, the jitters. It is hard not REALLY knowing what to expect. Thankfully you've found this as a support avenue and hopefully you have a nice support network at home, too! Good luck on the drive down and back... Be careful and be confident, this is truly a life changing event!

Good luck for Friday... and its great you have your grandmother for support.

Let us know how you get on.

Kathy

Welcome to Texas ITS HOT..... Im in Spring Texas south of Dallas Im scheduled for my sleeve on Wed the 9th of June

Only a few of my family members know about me having the surgery. I wanted to keep it a secret from most because I don't feel like hearing it from the others. I do have support from some of those who do know. I was really disappointed today because one of my "best friends" is getting jelous because i'm having the surgery. Looking back and everything I realize that i'm kinda like her puppet. If that makes any sense? Whenever she needs me I am there. I help her with everything. And she hasnt even made an effort to come see me in the past 2 weeks. Idk if i'm wrong here but it's like if my best friend was driving to texas for surgery and I wouldn't see her in a week-week and a half i would be at her house hanging out with her. I think it's time I just worry about me and work on me. I can't spend my whole life helping people with their issues and problems.

Anyways, the car ride should be interesting. My grandma is really funny and has made me laugh so hard the past few days that my non existing abs are sore as heck. lol. She is on this "thats what she said" phase (thanks to me and my guy friends). It should be fun, it always is. We drove to Iowa together from California when she moved out there. It's always an adventure with her there. I could not have done this without her. She is the one who is paying for this surgery because she wants me to have a life, a life i never had, and to follow my dreams without anything holding me back. I am honestly so thankful and blessed to have her.

I will keep you guys updated I dont know where to post it, but i will figure it out. First stop is Ventura,CA. Second stop is Tucson,AZ. Third stop is Fort Stockton,TX. Then drive 4 hours on Thursday to Eagle Pass and Friday is surgery! woohoo!!

ps: I lost 30 pounds already on my 21 day liquid pre-op diet! I will never see those number on the scale again!!! :001_cool:

OH YEAH...and grandma thinks im crazy that im bringing sunblock in the car..i told her i can get a nice ol' tan while driving...duhhh

sunblock....too funny. I love your granny already! She sounds like an absolutely fabulous person and a beautiful spirit. if y'all get in a bind, I am over in San Antonio - about 2 - 2 1/2 hours away. I will be having surgery on the 8th, so not sure what help I could be other than moral support.

PS - Wow! 30 pounds already! You are on your way!

sunblock....too funny. I love your granny already! She sounds like an absolutely fabulous person and a beautiful spirit. if y'all get in a bind, I am over in San Antonio - about 2 - 2 1/2 hours away. I will be having surgery on the 8th, so not sure what help I could be other than moral support.

PS - Wow! 30 pounds already! You are on your way!

thank you

yeah the two of us together = crazyyyy hahaha. even in the stores we make everyone laugh because us together is really just insane.i feel sorry for the hospital staff thats going to have to put up with us LOL. I told her she cant make me laugh cause it will hurt so..we shall see hehe

thank you

yeah the two of us together = crazyyyy hahaha. even in the stores we make everyone laugh because us together is really just insane.i feel sorry for the hospital staff thats going to have to put up with us LOL. I told her she cant make me laugh cause it will hurt so..we shall see hehe

that is so cool! I miss my gma so much! We were so much alike! Six months before she died, we took an Alaskan cruise - another one of those things she wanted to cross off her bucket list. She wasn't real healthy at the time and had just gotten out of the hospital ... but she still got up at dinner to dance with the waiters during their songs!! LOL I was with her when she took her final breath. It was so very peaceful.

I am glad to hear you have such a great grandma and she will be with you! This surgery is an amazing tool!!