Hello! Just wanted to submit a thread to introduce myself. I've been reading posts on VST for a couple months now, but would like to start interacting as my surgery date is less than a month away. Such a whirlwind of emotions... Excitement (that's about 90%), a little bit of simultaneous fear and hope. I've been contemplating this for many years, and am now more than ready to take the plunge. I'm in the healthcare industry myself, which is both helpful and harmful, but I know without a doubt this is the right thing for me now. Biggest concern isn't complications, but replacing the emotional eating I've done for so many tears with healthier outlets. Any tips on how you have handled this or plan to handle if would be appreciated. Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear back from some of you!

I have the same concerns. I was sleeved just over 2 weeks ago, and have had no problems sticking to the program, but also still have the desire to eat like I used to. Since I'm not on solid food yet, I don't really know how full I'll feel. I'm hoping solid foods bring a change! I'm looking forward to the responses you get as I will benefit from them as well!

Welcome!!

Welcome. I joined today but have been reading for a month now. My surgery date is the 31 and my wife has hers on the 17th. Nervous, anxious but excited.

Welcome

Congrats on your surgery! This is an interesting question.

I'm also not sleeved yet.

Good luck

Hello! Just wanted to submit a thread to introduce myself. I've been reading posts on VST for a couple months now' date=' but would like to start interacting as my surgery date is less than a month away. Such a whirlwind of emotions... Excitement (that's about 90%), a little bit of simultaneous fear and hope. I've been contemplating this for many years, and am now more than ready to take the plunge. I'm in the healthcare industry myself, which is both helpful and harmful, but I know without a doubt this is the right thing for me now. Biggest concern isn't complications, but replacing the emotional eating I've done for so many tears with healthier outlets. Any tips on how you have handled this or plan to handle if would be appreciated. Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear back from some of you![/quote']

Welcome. I joined today but have been reading for a month now. My surgery date is the 31 and my wife has hers on the 17th. Nervous, anxious but excited.

Welcome

Congrats to you and your wife on your Surgery date. That's great to have a partner VSG

Here is great support!

Hello, I am new to this too...I am a female and getting sleeved in St Louis MO! Are you going to Barnes Hosp/WASH U or elsewhere ?

Hello' date=' I am new to this too...I am a female and getting sleeved in St Louis MO! Are you going to Barnes Hosp/WASH U or elsewhere ?[/quote']

I'm having mine done with Dr. Morales at DePaul. Do you have a surgery date yet?

I have the same concerns. I was sleeved just over 2 weeks ago' date=' and have had no problems sticking to the program, but also still have the desire to eat like I used to. Since I'm not on solid food yet, I don't really know how full I'll feel. I'm hoping solid foods bring a change! I'm looking forward to the responses you get as I will benefit from them as well!

Welcome!![/quote']

Thx for your reply! You'll have to keep me up to date as to how you're doing with solid foods once you get there. Are you feeling really hungry at this stage?

I have 1 more appt with my Primary Phy ... Otherwise all assements, and other appt complete. My las appt is Feb 6, then all paperwork is submitted to ins! Looking at March or 1st of April.

Welcome. I joined today but have been reading for a month now. My surgery date is the 31 and my wife has hers on the 17th. Nervous' date=' anxious but excited.[/quote']

Good luck to you and your wife! That is exciting to have a partner in crime with this important journey. My husband has been so supportive throughout all of this , which has really helped.

I have 1 more appt with my Primary Phy ... Otherwise all assements, and other appt complete. My las appt is Feb 6, then all paperwork is submitted to ins! Looking at March or 1st of April.

Hi there, Have you had your surgery yet? I went to the seminar last night and was shocked at the 23K price tag.

Hi there' date=' Have you had your surgery yet? I went to the seminar last night and was shocked at the 23K price tag.[/quote']

Yes! May 21st! All is great and no issues! Yes my ins covered surgery and the dr was $400 left after ins! No complaints! Is Dr Eagon at WASH U/Barnes doin your surgery?

Yes! May 21st! All is great and no issues! Yes my ins covered surgery and the dr was $400 left after ins! No complaints! Is Dr Eagon at WASH U/Barnes doin your surgery?

I don't know yet. I am self pay and I will learn more when I see the NP in about 10 days. If they truly charge that much for self pay, probably not. I'm glad to hear you're doing well!

Hey there:) I had my surgery May 22nd with Dr. Kumaran at St. Alexius New Start. I'm down 53 pounds since my 1 week pre op. Feeling great! Nice to see some others from the St. Louis area.