Well it is finally that time, I get ready to start my "journey." I don't say that word lightly as I know that this is truly a long process from beginning to end. I finally came to the realization that I cannot conquer my issues with my weight without surgery. I start this journey with open eyes and realize that there may be complications and rough days ahead of me but there will be no buyer's remorse here. So come on with the prayers and well wishing for it is finally my turn tomorrow! #fistpump

You've got this - especially with such a fantastic attitude! I love the energy and enthusiasm! I had my vsg surgery on 1/17/12 and started a blog (very cathartic). Looking forward to following your success. Feel free to check out my blog.

Congrats to you, I am excited to follow your progress. We are neighbors (i'm in Carrollton) good to know there are others around me. Where are you having your surgery and what Dr are you using.

I am having surgery on 1/30 at Baylor Carrollton with Dr Veniniga. Excited doesn't even begin to explain how I feel.

Best of luck to you on Wednesday and I look forward to sharing your journey with you!

Well it is finally that time, I get ready to start my "journey." I don't say that word lightly as I know that this is truly a long process from beginning to end. I finally came to the realization that I cannot conquer my issues with my weight without surgery. I start this journey with open eyes and realize that there may be complications and rough days ahead of me but there will be no buyer's remorse here. So come on with the prayers and well wishing for it is finally my turn tomorrow! #fistpump

SOOO praying for you!!! GO get 'em!!!

Thank you all...@CAsleeve I will definitely check out your blog...@tempred my surgery is tomorrow @ 10am Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano my surgeon is Dr. Nick Nicholson...I am so gitty I truly cannot wait...I have learned so much from this site,I am well prepared and turn everything over to God! Prayers for you in the 30th....

I am so excited for you. I will be sleeved on the 4th of Feb. so now when I hear of someone being sleeved on here or just sleeved , it's almost like I get a little feeling of living it. God Bless you and I pray for a easy and fast recovery!!! Be sure to let us know how you do.

Good Luck! Let us know how you're doing.....I'll keep you in my prayers.

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Congrats on your journey I see that you've been working at it already and that's a wonderful start! I wish you strength, fast healing and peace. Let us know how it went champ!

Sunday evening

Tenna, Just wanted to drop you a note to encourage you and to assure you of my prayers tomorrow for both you and your family. You are correct when you say you are starting a journey. It is the journey of a life time, as it is truly life changing! I am 7 1/2 months post op, and have lost around 98 pounds (it varies a pound or two either way depending on the day). I went from a size 26/28 top to a 12/14 and 24 pant size to a Size 8! I am SO thrilled with how I look, but even more thrilled with how I FEEL! Some days I have a little "buyers remores" when I am eating something really good, and have to stop after just a couple of bites. I am really sad some days, cause I want to eat more of what ever it is that is tasting so good. But I know that is how I got into this situation in the first place, and my sleeve is my tool to help me overcome my problems with food and overeating.

Anyway, prayers coming your way tonight and tomorrow. Be sure and post to let us know how you are doing!!! Best wishes, love, hugs and prayers!!!

Kathy D (alias HelentheCat)

Awwwww I'm tearin' up thank you so much you all @Helen the Cat thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate all the prayers!

Congrats! I'm not that far behind you. My surgery date is Friday. I will say prayers for you that all goes well.

Best wishes for a problem free surgery and a speedy recovery! See you on the other side!

We headed to the hospital...here we go!

Best wishes! I join you on wed. I can't wait. Wishing you a smooth surgery!

Monday afternoon, the 23rd

Tenna38,

Is it over? How are you? Are you having much pain? Did the whole experience go smoothly? You have been on my mind and in my heart all day long. Got up at 5:00 AM this morning to pray for you, cause I wasn't sure what time your surgery was, and I wanted to be sure to get those prayers going prior to your arrival at the hospital!!! When I had my surgery (in Mexico) we flew to San Diego the day before, and were at the hospital at 6:00 AM the next day, the day of surgery. I knew my daughters were praying for me, but they didn't know I was going to have surgery so early. Anyway, have been praying for you off and on all day today.

I went to see my Primary Care Physician today, and got the good news that I am doing well. I sort of figured that I was, because I feel good, but is always nice to have oit confirmed by a doctor! Funny thing happened at the doctor's office. They always weight you on the way to the exam room. (Today is the first time I have seen my PCP since my surgery. I had the surgery in Mexico, and was working in California at the time that I had it. I just came back home to Iowa a month ago. ) The nurse led me to the scale, and I hopped on. It is digital, and it read that I weighed 162 (I usually weigh around 160, but had jeans and boots on in addition to rest of my clothes.) She went to record the weight in my chart and said "hold it a minute..... is your name Kathy D Warren? When is your birthday? I think we have the wrong chart..... or it looks like somebody made a mistake the last time they weighed you, the recorded weight for last June was 258, how can that be right?" I had to laugh and tell her that I had lost almost 100 pounds in the last 7 1/2 months, and that she had the correct chart, and the 258 from last June was correct, and the 162 today is also correct!!! What a great feeling!

Anyway; Please post as soon as you feel well enough to be on the computer. Am so anxious to hear how you are doing!!! Take care, relax and rest easy! AND Welcome..... to the Loosers Bench!!!!!

Love and Hugs and Prayers coming your way!

Kathy D (alias Helen the Cat)

We headed to the hospital...here we go!

Good luck Tenna, somehow, seeing that picture, I think that you will manage to make it work.