Hi Everyone,

I am 30 years old and am preparing for the gastric sleeve surgery. I just had my pre-op appointments today and am waiting for a surgery date. The surgeon told me that they are scheduling for March, 2011. It's been such a long journey already!

I started this process in January 2010 after thinking about having wt. loss surgery for several years. It wasn't something that I initially wanted to do, but the glaring reality of the situation is that I can not lose the weight without help. At my highest weight I weighed 444 pounds. Since going through the Options classes through Kaiser, I have lost 26 pounds! My current goal is to be under 400 pounds before my surgery date.

I was very excited to find this forum, it's going to be so helpful to hear from other people who have had the gastric sleeve. Here's to a very happy New Year filled with new adventures!

Welcome..to the journey. I am getting sleeved on 1-6-11, so I know how you feel. Stay encouraged because 2011 will be a good year for us all.

All the best,

Davida

My date is Febraury 8th, so I do think too that 2011 will be great, especially after all these years of struggle and frustration!

Congratulations on your 26 pounds anyway, I am sure you can reach the 400 before March!

Welcome and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!! Hopefully you will be getting your sleeve in March. Good luck and best wishes.

Deb

It is the BEST decision you will ever make for yourself. I would do it again given the choice. I was scared too and did not want to go through surgery BUT I couldn't live how I was living anymore. This is a wonderful site and you can get all of your info from all of us. Happy 2011 to you and our new lives

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. I know this site will be a fantastic source of support!

Welcome!!!

Here's hoping you have a smooth Pre-Op and even more easy Post-Op!! Everyone here is so great for support and help. I've been helped so much here and now I'm starting to settle in with what I've done.

I'll continue to work hard every day and accept any NSV and weight that drops off always, with the help of everyone here.