Hi guys! My name is Liz. i am 38, i have 3 kids (13, 12, and 5) and my husband is in the AF. This is my first post on VSG talk. I have been lurking on here for about 3-4 months and finally decided to create an account.

This summer some things happened that made me decide it was time to change my life. I had sleep apnea (and i was starting to feel the effects of it not being treated) and I was diagnosed with hypertension. I also realized on a camping trip with my family just how overweight and out of shape I was. My husband, kids and I went on a bike ride around the campground we were staying at. I quickly fell behind everyone and could not keep up. My heart was pounding out of my chest and I could barely breath. These things were my wake up call.

I have struggled with my weight since high school (I'm 38). I have come to the realization (and accepted thr fact) that I am never going to be able to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off without some major help. So, in July I asked my PCM to put a referral in for me to see a bariatric surgeon.

I went to the seminar in early August and have been working through all of the required appointments since then. I have pretty much gotten everything done. I have to lose 10lb before I can meet with the nurse coordinator ( I have 4 to go while I hope to get rid of in the next week or two). And then I can make an appointment to see the surgeon.

I had hoped to have my surgery in December. However, I just found out one of the girls I work with is putting in her notice to leave at the end of November. I work in a small clinic and that leaves 2 of us to cover 5 days a week. I am nervous about this. I don't want to push off my surgery but I don't know how I can take off and leave my coworker there by herself (and I haven't told anyone at work that I am planning on having surgery). I would be ok with waiting until the first of January...but not really any later.

Anyway, I just wanted to come on and introduce myself. I have already learned so much just reading all of the posts on here. I look forward to getting to know some of you : )

Welcome!

Hi Liz, hope you have a smooth and joyful journey.

Welcome ♥