Hello Community! I normally don't post at forums. I either, never find the time or I am always on the run.

However, I felt the need to post my experience because comming to this forum and reading all the posts, helped me so much throught the process so I want to share my experiece so far.

Everything started six months ago when I learned that I needed the 6-month weight in process for insurance approval. For those of you felling disapointed for the wait, dont worry,it will past fast, so enjoy your six months!.

During the process I learned that I suffered form sleep apnea, That, added to my fatty liver and a BMI of 45 (324 Lbs, 5'11''), helped with Insurance approval the first time.

Procedure was approved on July 25th 2012 and scheduled with Dr. Whitwell for August 8th. Due to the quick turn around I had to start the liquid diet inmeditely and to be honest this has been the toughest part so far. Making the transition from eating anything I wanted to just liquids was really though, especially the headaches and temptations.

Surgery went well, for the next 2 days I felt horrible, I had sore muscles. I was not in a lot of pain but very unconfortable. My appettite was gone. On the 3rd day I was released form the hospital and Saturday and Sunday was very unconfortable with gas pains, soreness and the incisions hurt a lot especially while coughing or moving too much while sleeping. But Monday I started feeling much better and today I just walked the dog for 30 minutes.

I know it is just the beginning but I feel so good already that I wanted to share my experience, My apetite is gone and I feel full after just a few spoons of broth (hard to beleive). If you are doutbting yourself about the surgery, don't. I was there, I was at this forum the night before the surgery reading all kind of posts and the support was amazing!

So far I have lost 38 pounds and I am looking forward to where can I start exercising so I can start a running program!

It is amazing how a few months ago I was depressed without a clear goal in my life. I felt that I just gave up on myself.

Now I look at life in a different way and I feel great about how my wife and kids are so happy about my change!

Thanks and good luck with your journey!

Love this!

Sounds awesome! I can't wait to be where you are...(surgery over and feeling good...

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing! I am a week from surgery today, feeling anxiety but know it's the right choice for me!

Sounds great !! Thanks for sharing. Is that Dr. Whitwell from South Miami Hospital?

Sounds great !! Thanks for sharing. Is that Dr. Whitwell from South Miami Hospital?

Yes.

I am in the same area .. I am waiting on my approval from insurance.. But my surgery will be done in broward.

wow what a great post! my surgery is in two more days and i am very excited and very scared.