So as of Monday I was torn between 2 doctors and really wasn't sure if I was going to stay close to home or travel to Dallas to save some $$$. And no answer was imminent as I didn't have my surgical consult with the local doc until Sept. 9.

Well, late Monday I got a call from the local doc saying there was a cancellation and could I come in Tuesday so of course I jumped on it.

Fast forward to now. I am officially excited/overwhelmed/scared. The consult went great. Love my surgeon and his office manager. I am having surgery on December 16 @ 8am, my pre-op stuff has been scheduled, I've attended a support group meeting already...I mean yesterday was a crazy busy day!

Of course right now I'm having a heckuva time sleeping. Every emotion possible is going through my head. I can't even imagine how things will be closer to my surgery date.

I'm sure I will have more to add but I just wanted to get this out there. And also say thanks to so many folks who have been so welcoming here. This is a huge decision and it's so good to talk to folks who are where I am now and also where I want to be.

How exciting!

Sooooo happy for you! Best Wishes

I am so excited for you , I am in the predicament , I meet with the first consultant today and I'm hoping I get a date, my second choice told me it would take 6 months and I meet with them tomorrow at 1:30.,

KWEL!!! Stay with us as you process all the emotions!

Thanks guys. Yesterday was not easy - yes, I left the office feeling pretty darned elated. I mean, I not only have a surgery date (12/16), I already have a time (8am). And overall the process of getting to that point was pretty painless

But man, when I got home, I was thinking WTH did I just do? Can't I just try to lose weight on my own again? But then I realized, uh, we'll. that hasn't exactly worked out considering I've never lost more than 42 pounds - didn't keep that off either. And what's to say I won't just keep putting on weight? So then I had a good cry snuggled up with my pups, and then had another one when hubby got home. Slept like crap last night. Woke up today feeling still a bit worn out but overall I am feeling a little better about my decision.

I imagine the next few months are going to be a crazy roller coaster of emotions. In one way I wish I could schedule the surgery earlier and not obsess about it for months. But in another way I'm kind of glad I have time to process everything and start gearing up for my new lifestyle.

Weight loss surgery right before Christmas - what kind of a masochist am I? Lol