Hello,

My name is April and I stumbled upon this site after hearing about someone who had the VSG. I honestly never thought about WLS as an option for me (I have always hovered around a BMI between 30-35) , but the reality hit when i was recently diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Suddenly the list of comorbidities started piling up and I figured enough's enough. I have been heavy my whole life despite being active, who am I kidding? I need something beyond my own willpower to help me lose the weight once and for all.

I am a nursing student...and even moreso I want the weight gone. How embarrassing to preach 'health' when i'm fat.

I've been lurking for awhile, reading everyone's stories... and it inspires me to move forward. I will try the insurance route first, but have my Mx back-ups. I will not let this beat me!

I'm excited to chat with you all more!

april

Edited August 30, 201015 yr by peatie

April - They have a term for us with a lower BMI called "lightweights". Makes me laugh every time I hear that since I felt like a beached whale!!!

But, this surgery has really given me a second chance at life. Not sure what part of WA you are from, but there are quite a few of us Washingtonians out here. Feel free to ask for any advice you need. And, PM me if you'd like to talk on the phone, etc.

I agree with the idea of taking your husband with you to a seminar - they are very eye opening for those who have never struggled with their weight. ESPECIALLY when they hear of the dangers of continued excess weight.

Best of luck to you!

Hi mini-me! Lightweight. hehe. only in a weight loss forum, huh? LOL

I'm in Vancouver so have been looking both here and in Portland. I am leaning toward Legacy in Portland (Dr Halpin).

Yes, i'm looking for my 2nd life. I'm tired of waiting around for the 'when I lose weight...' stories. I'm not getting any younger as they say.. Crossing fingers I can move rather quickly in this Quest.. I'm on a time-frame w/school and don't want to wait too long for it to be done. i hate waiting! haha

April, I used to have sleep apnea also. I HATED sleeping with a C-PAP machine - SOO SEXY, huh?? I was able to get off of it after getting a lapband and losing around 40/lbs. No more meds for high triglycerides or depression either.

Losing this excess weight is the best thing you can do for your health, and WLS is a great tool. Wish the sleeve had been around when I had the band, but I'm happy now that the band is gone and I can live life fully again. Tell your hubby you'll be a "cheap date" once this is all said and done and eating such small portions - ha!

Good luck with your insurance!

It's nice to have you here April. I had a revision from Lap Band to sleeve about 6 days ago. The members of this forum are awesome and very supportive. They are also full of wonderful information from someone who has been there done that.

Best of luck to you!

Thanks everyone! I sat my husband down and spoke w/him last night. I was so scared and i think it made him nervous because he thought something was seriously WRONG with me. It went way better than expected. He is not too concerned about the surgery per se as much as I thought he would be. He almost looked as though he wanted to cry, and i think it was out of sadness that i was feeling I had to 'go this route.' He understood everything and said he's more than willing to go to the dr appts, etc.. whatever i needed. He was so supportive and made me feel more loved than ever... esp since i have put up a wall since gaining all this weight.

He said he wants me to be 'me again' which is what I SOOO want. I always felt that after i gained all this weight (I was 115 on our wedding day) that he got the short end of the stick.

Thanks to everyone for your support here! I feel so much better being able to open up here and with my husband now about this that I can 'move forward' with confidence! :thumbup:

Thanks everyone! I sat my husband down and spoke w/him last night. I was so scared and i think it made him nervous because he thought something was seriously WRONG with me. It went way better than expected. He is not too concerned about the surgery per se as much as I thought he would be. He almost looked as though he wanted to cry, and i think it was out of sadness that i was feeling I had to 'go this route.' He understood everything and said he's more than willing to go to the dr appts, etc.. whatever i needed. He was so supportive and made me feel more loved than ever... esp since i have put up a wall since gaining all this weight.

He said he wants me to be 'me again' which is what I SOOO want. I always felt that after i gained all this weight (I was 115 on our wedding day) that he got the short end of the stick.

Thanks to everyone for your support here! I feel so much better being able to open up here and with my husband now about this that I can 'move forward' with confidence! :thumbup:

That is SOOOO wonderful. Glad to hear that he is so supportive and willing to go on the journey with you.

Isn't it funny how we can work ourselves all up & the outcome is so much better than we expect!

Keep us updated on your progress.

Awesome!! Sounds like a great husband to me! Glad that you were able to talk things through and he is supportive.