Hi Everyone,

How many more days of YOUR life are you willing to give away being fat? Each day you sit there trying to make up your mind about if you should or shouldn’t have weight loss surgery is another day gone of your life. I know it isn’t something that you just wake up and say “oh today I am going to schedule my weight loss surgery.”

The quality of your life is NOT what you want for yourself. You do deserve to have the very best life you can. If a doctor said to you that you were going to die if you don’t have surgery to have your appendix out you wouldn’t think twice about having surgery to have your appendix out because the doctor told you to have it. You have a disease that is called obesity and you and I both know that you can die from that.

Some of you have said “I should be able to do this on my own” why should I have weight loss surgery? Gee, if you could do this on your own you would have already done it. You have a disease and your need the “tool” to allow you to conquer losing the weight and keeping it off forever. You will be able to maintain your weight loss forever by making the lifestyle changes that will allow you to lose the weight. I never think I am on a diet, I never feel deprived. I eat healthy and I have a desert now and them—just not every day. When I eat a cookie, or cake or pie, I eat a very small amount—for me just tasting it works for me. The foods I eat are always in small amounts because I have a restriction—a new small stomach that does not hold a lot of food. It holds between 6 to 8 oz. but enough to meet all my needs—this is my new tool.

So instead of sitting there trying to make you mind up because I am sure you have been thinking about this for some time, STOP giving another day of your life away and start the process. I was a self-pay person. There was NO way my insurance was ever going to pay for it. I researched for about 6 months and my choice was Dr. Aceves. He was the most highly qualified Doctor that I found. He and his staff have more experience than any doctor I found while I was looking. Dr. Aceves’s hospital— is not a clinic, but a full hospital and it is so extremely clean and I have never been treated as well as I was treated.

Please care and love yourself enough to want better for yourself. You have a skinny person inside you screaming to come out—let that skinny person out and have the surgery.

If you have any question or just want to talk, send me an E-mail. I am here to help you in any way I can.

Suzanne

Sleeved 10/28/2008

Lost 105 pounds

I am getting sleeved April 4. Couldn't be more excited and confident about my decision. However, it did take me about 3 years to come to the decision that weight loss surgery is the right choice for me. I didn't want to rush into the decision, but after much research, I know that this is what what want. I think this is a great forum for people who are "thinking" of having the sleeve. This site provides so much information and it can help one to make a decision if weight loss is right for them. It's a choice people have.

I have 6 weeks left on the 12 month mandatory weight loss counseling that my insurance requires. The closer I get to the end, the more scared I get. I'm so afraid I will regret surgery but Ive read so many success stories. That helps to keep me positive. I don't want to live this way anymore. I'm just a little scared.

I am getting sleeved April 4. Couldn't be more excited and confident about my decision. However, it did take me about 3 years to come to the decision that weight loss surgery is the right choice for me. I didn't want to rush into the decision, but after much research, I know that this is what what want. I think this is a great forum for people who are "thinking" of having the sleeve. This site provides so much information and it can help one to make a decision if weight loss is right for them. It's a choice people have.

Hi,

I think you did all the right things. Congratulations to you and good luck with you surgery on April 4th. Remember I am here if you have any questions or just want to talk. I have quite a bit of experience with all of this after 3 1/2 years.

Hugs,

Suzanne

I have 6 weeks left on the 12 month mandatory weight loss counseling that my insurance requires. The closer I get to the end, the more scared I get. I'm so afraid I will regret surgery but Ive read so many success stories. That helps to keep me positive. I don't want to live this way anymore. I'm just a little scared.

Hi,

Oh boy do I know the feeling of being scared. Hate to tell you this, you are so very normal. Most all of us had a bag full of emotions and feelings just like you. We were excite, scared, happy, 2nd guessing if this was right for us, couldn't wait to have it done. What is the world am I doing, is this the right thing to do. I am just want it over so I can get this weight off, maybe I can do it without the WLS. There see I told you this is normal to feel all these feelings and emotions at the same time. Hold on it will get better after you have had the surgery. I NEVER have regretted having my surgery.

I bet you are feeling all these things plus a whole lot more. It is OK, this is normal. It is the fear of the unknown. You are going to be just fine. You biggest regret was why didn't you do it sooner.

I am always right here if you need to talk. I read my E-mails 2 and 3 times a day. Just ask your questions and I will be honest and answer you right back.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Hi,

I think you did all the right things. Congratulations to you and good luck with you surgery on April 4th. Remember I am here if you have any questions or just want to talk. I have quite a bit of experience with all of this after 3 1/2 years.

Hugs,

Suzanne

I may take you up on that offer after my surgery!! I might need a mentor postop.

Have a great night!

Courtney

Suzanne - you said everything I am feeling. I was laughing when I read your response! I actually feel better after reading it! Whew I was really stressing about my fear! I just love this forum!

I get sleeved on Wednesday!!! (Mar 28) I have been wanting this for 10 years!!! Finally all the stars and planets have aligned and I am more than ready!!! Between having babies and insurance, I haven't been able to until now. I am so grateful to be in this position to take control of my life and be able to LIVE it!

I get sleeved on Wednesday!!! (Mar 28) I have been wanting this for 10 years!!! Finally all the stars and planets have aligned and I am more than ready!!! Between having babies and insurance, I haven't been able to until now. I am so grateful to be in this position to take control of my life and be able to LIVE it!

Yay, good for you!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.

June 9th!! Played the insurance game twice and for various reasons didn't follow through...so I'm self paying, and it can't come soon enough!!

I will be submitted this coming week and hope to get a date in May!!! So excited!!

I may take you up on that offer after my surgery!! I might need a mentor postop.

Have a great night!

Courtney

Hi Courtney,

PLease do, I know how important it is to have someone to talk with and get support from. I had two really wonderful ladies who helped me when I was having problems. You can alway reach me here or my personal E-mail and my E-mail address is Suzannesh@aol.com I am always reading my E-mail

Hugs,

Suzanne

I will be submitted this coming week and hope to get a date in May!!! So excited!!

Hi,

That is great news. Just remember the closer you get to the date of surgery, you have all kinds of feeling and emotions. This is VERY normal and it scared me to death. Just keep coming back here and talking to us for support. I am always here for you.

Hugs,

Suzanne

June 9th!! Played the insurance game twice and for various reasons didn't follow through...so I'm self paying, and it can't come soon enough!!

Hi,

Smart woman, for taking control of your own life. You will never have a regret. I wish you nothing but success and great happiness. If you need anything or someone to bounce things off of or have a question, I am always here for you.

Hugs,

Suzanne

I get sleeved on Wednesday!!! (Mar 28) I have been wanting this for 10 years!!! Finally all the stars and planets have aligned and I am more than ready!!! Between having babies and insurance, I haven't been able to until now. I am so grateful to be in this position to take control of my life and be able to LIVE it!

Hi,

You are an amazing lady if you have waited this long. I am so happy and excited for you and your success that you are going to have. I am here if you need anything or have any questions.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Suzanne - you said everything I am feeling. I was laughing when I read your response! I actually feel better after reading it! Whew I was really stressing about my fear! I just love this forum!

Hi,

Gee, I am thrilled that you laughed and you now know that all your feelings and emotions are so very normal. It is a BIG step to take and so easy to 2nd guess your good judgement. You are going to do just fine. I want you to know that the 1st month after surgery is very hard. The hardest you will ever have to do, but it is only 30 days. I have some things I will send you that I have written about the 1st month. My personal E-mail is Suzannesh@aol.com. Send me an E-mail and I will send then out to you.

Hugs,

Suzanne