As of 2:30pm yesterday, I am on the road to a healthier me! Dr. Salimath said that the sleeve would work good for me (yippee) and that with a BMI of 42...and a small handful (haha) of co morbidities...i shouldnt have a problem with my insurance being on board! woohoo...i know i have a long road ahead of me, but it is one that I have waited a long time for, and i am ready. i started my new 'no soda, sweets, and all water' lifestyle today. lol oh boy! so...now i am just waiting for my appt with the nutritionist, psychologist, and behavioral therapist. Gonna get my labs done this weekend, and knock out as much as i can as soon as i can. any suggestions on the long prep to this new life?

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As of 2:30pm yesterday, I am on the road to a healthier me! Dr. Salimath said that the sleeve would work good for me (yippee) and that with a BMI of 42...and a small handful (haha) of co morbidities...i shouldnt have a problem with my insurance being on board! woohoo...i know i have a long road ahead of me, but it is one that I have waited a long time for, and i am ready. i started my new 'no soda, sweets, and all water' lifestyle today. lol oh boy! so...now i am just waiting for my appt with the nutritionist, psychologist, and behavioral therapist. Gonna get my labs done this weekend, and knock out as much as i can as soon as i can. any suggestions on the long prep to this new life?

Sounds like you are on the track to your new life already. I know in the months prior to my surgery, I was on this board constantly. I googled VSG constantly and looked for ideas on pre-op and post-op foods. Your surgeon, nutritionist and the rest of the team will have lots of great advice for you. Don't be afraid to ask quetions - often the nut is going to give you guidelines based on their experiences with other patients. If it's not working for you, ask for alternatives. Find what works for YOU!

Congratulations on completing your first steps. Keep us updated on how things go with your appointments & let us know when we can Celebrate your surgery day!

I am so happy for you. The approval process can seem to take forever, but it is so worth it when you get your date!