Someone mentioned this forum last nignt in the support group, so here I am!

I started this journey on May 2 with my first visit to the VSG surgeon. It took me 4 years to save the $20K for the VSG surgery. I started the dieting, didn't like the surgeon and found another surgeon that would communicate and answer my questions. During this time, I got new health insurance that pays for the surgery. I was approved (in 2 weeks! quite amazing) and my surgery is scheduled for Oct 11. I have lost 72 lbs since that first doctor visit and hope to loose another 15 in the next week before the surgery. In these 22 weeks, I have stopped taking my diabetes meds, my cholesterol meds, and today, my blood pressure meds! My clothes are "falling off", but I refuse to buy new ones until the rear pants pockets meet in the back from alterations. I owe the professionals at Methodist here in Houston a huge THANKS for all their counseling and support during this Pre-Op journey and helping me switch from the previous provider seamlessly.

My wife and I are excited about my new lifestyle, but I have been on the Protein shakes for entirely too long and I have had a headache for about 3 months (LOL)! I am craving a Bar B Que sandwich and a beer right now! And it seems that the last few days have slowed to a crawl awaiting my surgery date.

I have come to realize that a positive support system is the key to success here. My family, friends, and co-workers have been extremely supportive and have helped in this transition. Now I am hoping that they will come over and mow my lawn during my 3 to 4 year recovery period (big GRIN here).

Enjoyed reading all the posts today. They are a real help in preparation for the surgery!

BopPop

I want one of those jobs where people ask, “Do you actually get paid for this?”

It looks to me that you are very dedicated and doing very well. You should be very proud of yourself. To do so well before the surgery and now have the surgery. You are off to a great start. Good luck.