Hey all! I've been reading some posts here for a week or so and thought I should say hi. I'm in the very beginning of the process. Just had my first visit with the social worker last week so I have a bit to go. I also just decided to go with the sleeve. I was pretty torn between the sleeve and bypass but now I have my mind made up. I'm not sure yet if I will need to do the 6 month diet first or not...I don't think my ins requires it but I think my sw might make me because she feels like I definately have some emotional eating issues. She's having me do a mindful eating class which is 2 mos long.

I just really can't wait to get my surgery and have a fresh start. I'm so tired of feeling like crap all the time from being overweight!

Hi Kimmy.

Congrats on your decicion to take control of your life.

Your journey won't always be easy, but you have found a helpful bunch here at VST to turn to when needed.

FM

Research research, find the right doctor and you will be fine! congrats as well for your decision. i got sleeved in tijuana in march! best thing i ever did =)

Hey all! I've been reading some posts here for a week or so and thought I should say hi. I'm in the very beginning of the process. Just had my first visit with the social worker last week so I have a bit to go. I also just decided to go with the sleeve. I was pretty torn between the sleeve and bypass but now I have my mind made up. I'm not sure yet if I will need to do the 6 month diet first or not...I don't think my ins requires it but I think my sw might make me because she feels like I definately have some emotional eating issues. She's having me do a mindful eating class which is 2 mos long.

I just really can't wait to get my surgery and have a fresh start. I'm so tired of feeling like crap all the time from being overweight!

Hey, welcome aboard! I am new too, as my surgery is in 2 weeks, though I started this journey 11 months ago. As our nurse navigator said at our support group last night, enjoy the journey, as it is a once in a lifetime life changing experience. Savor the process, not just the destination!

Good luck, you will find a lot of support here. I had my surgery in August and any question that I have had usually had already been asked and answered. This has been a lifeline for me through this journey. Enjoy!