I just picked my surgery date: Sept 10th! I haven't been approved by insurance yet, but that's the date we are shooting for! I'm marked on the calendar!! I'm so nervous and excited, mixed feelings! Does anyone regret their decision to have the sleeve!? Is this normal to have mixed emotions?? My family isn't supportive, so I thought that getting on this site will encourage me and help me through this!! Thanks!!!

Hey!! I am new to this forum and my surgery date is August 13 2013 next week! I'm so excited and nervous, but I am ready for my new life! I got approved in about a week so it wasn't too bad at all. I am now on my pre op diet! I would be happy to help support you and encourage you! We can do this and I am so happy for you and the journey you are on!!

Shelby.

I think it is normal to have mixed emotions. Any changes or things that are new can make us uncertain, but everything will be worth it in the end!

Shelby.

Thank you so much!!! I would love to have someone to talk to about ups and downs of this journey!! I feel that WE have made a brave choice!!!!

Your welcome!! I am so excited to have someone to help talk thru everything with and find support and encouragement!!! I agree with you. We have certainly made a brave choice that is going to lead us to a new life!

Shelby.

Shelby, I just tried starting a conversation with you so that it would be easier to communicate. I hope you received it!!!

Good luck!

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I just received my authorization from my insurance yesterday and I am so relieved and excited. My surgery date is September sixth. I am kind running through an array of emotions right now, but I am mostly excited though. I do find that I do want to eat everything in sight, but I am trying to be very aware of my emotions and am trying to manage my emotions without food. This website has been a hige help in that.