Hello Pre-Post Sleevers,

The time has finally come. Like most of you I have done everything you can possibly imagine. I have been in/out of doctor's visits for about a month in a half. I have had tubes, stickers, pins, and needles in me as well. Now I have come down to the last road, I have no more appts. Can you fellow sleevers who used their faith and belief in God to pray that I will have a surgery date in the month of September and that not only the surgery appt will go well but that the surgery will as well. I am so excited and nervous not only for myself but for those who have wanted the surgery fo a very long time. I know how rough the journey can be, and I am so glad I am at the end and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Please also if you have any encouraging words, I will taken them.

Thank You,

OldskoolHeart

Prayers for you... Praying for Gods will... Let him

Be the pilot! Al will fall in place If its in his will. ((Hugs))) stay strong.

I know exactly where you are at. I've thought about this for over 10 years although it was bypass then. I kept trying one more diet. I lost weight only to regain it. My husband kept bugging me telling me it was my health. All along I thought it was just because of the way I looked. At the end of last year, we found out that his insurance would cover weight loss surgery. I figured it would be 6 months of dieting blah blah blah. I started that journey believing that only to gain weight on the diets. I was so exasperated! So I decided to go to a surgeon's office and let them help me fight the battle. I went to them in May. I found out that my insurance did NOT require the 6 months dieting & my past diets would count. I've had a few glitches since then. But I am scheduled for August 30th. I have my last surgeon visit & a pre-op class next week. Now I am so excited & yes....nervous. But I keep dreaming of what I will look like and I want to get off the BP MEDS! I'm also excited to do more things & not be a couch potato anymore. I told my husband that I wanted to go on another cruise next year but this time I will enjoy the activities. I finally came to the realization that it was for me and me alone. In fact, my hubby goes on vacation just a few days after I come home but I know I can do it! I do have some other support but he won't be there. So absolutely you are doing the right thing!

Thank you so much Kasiesalas for the encouraging words, its like receiving a good high five, much appreciated!!

Shedevil-We are almost there, what a long road it has been. I pray everything in return to you. We have been through a lot and I cannot wait to see our results. I know for me as well as you it has been a dream come true to finally look and see yourself differently. I will be praying for you and thank you for the encouragement!!

Praying that God will put his hand upon you and your surgeon on the day of your surgery! That the holy spirt will fill the room with peace and his healing love, In Jesus Name, Amen