Hi everyone

I am currently completing my pre-surgery evaluations. My name is Jennifer and I am going to turn 45 tomorrow!! I have done my initial consultation, pre-op class, support group, cardiology eval, primary care eval, GI eval. Tomorrow I go back to my surgeon & hopefully we tentatively schedule for mid-March. I have my sleep study tomorrow night and an echo stress test on Thursday. Next Monday I have my psych eval and next Thursday my NUT visit. So...if everything goes ok, my doc said we can go ahead and get me sleeved! This timeframe really works for my work and school schedule (I work full time and I am finishing up my bachelor's...I graduate this May. I'm taking 2 15 week online classes right now and will start a 7 week "live" class the last week in March). I have 2 sons from my first marriage, a step son and step daughter from my 2nd marriage, and 2 granddaughters and a gradson (from my steps...my grandson and step daughter live with my husband, my younger son and me).

I am really gearing up for this surgery, and I cannot wait to start losing this weight. I need to lose over 100 lbs and have not been able to do this on my own.

I am also a member of OH and have learned so much about his process already. Any advice/comments are welcome!!!

Thanks and nice to "meet" you all!!

welcome to the site all you newbies Im post op dec 20th. I have lost a total of 58lbs.. and doing great... the journey has been an interesting one.. but I have now learned how to re-eat if thats even a word. lol.. it was weird at first to go ok.. not hungry.. I find I have to make myself get something to eat on somedays.. but its really important to get your protein and fluids.. small bites.. chew well..and sip sip sip.. I havent had any issues at all wtih mine.. my doc and nut are fabulous..and my husband and I are going to speak at one of the docs forums for his sleeve.. how great is that.. and others are jealous of how much weight ive lost so far.. im a new me already.. so hang on and look out world.. cuz here we come.. welcome )

Welcome and Happy Birthday! Lots of good things coming your way.

Hi! Wow, you are doing fabulous! Thank you so much for the advice...it's still so hard to contemplate the reality of eating (or not eating lol!).

thank you!!!

Wow!! You got it going on Jenn! And happy happy birthday!! This is the best gift you can give yourself. The gift of good health. Although looking good always is a bonus too. Have a fab day tomorrow and good luck on your amazing journey! Btw I used to live in Burlington NJ in the 80's but I live in Florida now! I'm 22 days post op and down 30 lbs! Happy happy me!????????☀

HI!! 30 lbs is AWESOME! What a nice time of year to be in Florida...my parents live in Melbourne now. Thanks!

Yes it is! Don't know if I can take the bitter cold anymore. I'm always cold now whereas a month ago I was always warm....funny how weight loss does that to you!