So, after months of: seeing my doctor, going to a public seminar, going to an appointment with a bariatric surgeon, going to a public class with a social worker and a nutritionist, having a ton of blood tests, having a private appointment with a social worker and nutritionist, having a chest xray, abdominal ultrasound. an endoscopy, and a stress test, I am FINALLY in the last days before surgery. Tomorrow are my pre-op blood tests. Wednesday is my pre-op appointment with the surgeon and a pre-op class. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 19th.

In the last few days I have gone through euphoria, depression and nausea at the thought of it all. Reading peoples writings has helped. Knowledge is empowering. I am currently at 228 pounds. My highest was 236 pounds. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and GERD. I am female nd almost 52 years old.

Dominique

Good luck with the surgery and congratulations on surviving the gauntlet of preop yellow tape. I had sleep apnea prior to surgery. After getting from 305 down to 200 I got a new sleep study and the machine now rests in the back of a closet.

The surgery should help with many issues - may not cure you of diabetes or sleep apnea but surely it will make both conditions better. I am soon to be 49, ugh! Now at 190 and happy with my surgery decision.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! I am a female and I was 56 yrs. old when I had this done 10 months ago. I was over 300 lbs. when I started this journey and I lost almost 90 lbs. pre-op and I am below my goal with a 150+ lbs. lost total. My sleeve surgery was on Feb. 14th 2011. If this OLD lady can do it YOU CAN TOO!! LOLS! Good luck on your life changing journey to come. Keep us posted on your progress. Can't "weight" to see ya on the "losers bench" soon!

Diane!

You are almost there! I remember the feeling I had before surgery...What a gift I have been given...you will be soon:)

Thanks for your support!