I am in the beginning stages, literally like I am just telling my dr I want to have the surgery. I have contacted my insurance and found out all the requirements. I also have contacted the Emory Bariatric center here in Atl and thus far I just need to have my medical clearance letter faxed to them. I have been procrastinating bc Im so scared, however reading the post on this forum and seeing all the support you guys show one another it definitely has me excited. I have the support of my mom who has lapband a few years ago and looks great and has maintained her weight loss. So I finally decided to register and join in conversation as I start my journey instead of looking from the sidelines.

Well Im a Crab!! LOL

I have a lot a trouble because my husband eats ALL evening!!! and I want to too

Becky this month has been the hardest on me I quit smoking 24 days ago and I want to eat everything in site. Also the week before my period all I want to do is eat. I am scared to see what the scales say tomorrow when I go for my weigh in

Its cool' date=' at least Ill know you talking to me, lol!!!So if you dont have anything going on medically why do you want the surgery. If I felt like I could lose weight and get rid of all these medical issues it wouldnt be a question for me to look at alternate options. So I definitely have had to look at the opportunity this surgery is going to give to me. The surgery is going to allow me to regain control over my health and the longetivity of my future and thats what we have to focus on. If we do right by our bodies and do what we're suppose to do after the fact, our bodies will do right by us...[/quote']

That's kind of my internal battle right now. I have minor things like back pain, but I know as I get older things will get worse and I want o be an active grandma some day. My mom is only in her 50s and she's like an old lady. I don't want to be like her. I wouldn't do it just for vanity. I'm only about 100 pounds overweight. Oh, I found out today that I'm approved and having surgery Aug 30, that's next week! It's scaring me how fast it's going but I need it one before my hubby leaves for the desert. That's another thing...I had to make my decision quickly because when he retires I won't have the opportunity.

Congrats, yeah that is next week....How long had you started the process...I knew u said it was being rushed but that sets a record,lol...What all test if any did you do..

Hey Becky' date=' I definitely have been there with the trying to lose and then get discouraged when you feel you are trying and get no results. I definitely feel this forum is a great asset for pre and post because it gives insight to all stages of this opportunity we are all being blessed with. Im just wondering how long the process is bc I wanted to do it b4 Thanksgiving.[/quote']

I meant to mention before too, I've been up and down with weight most of my adult life. My body wants to be big, I want to be small. Sometimes I win out, then I slip up and it comes back like an avalanche. When I started working out to get ready to be approved, I actually figured I would lose a ton on my own and decide not to ave it. I worked very hard or months and lost less than ten. It actually made me lean towards the surgery because I think maybe I've just lost and gained too many times, and now with being on the high side of 30s (37), I think my body just isn't willing to give up the weight now. I am really scared though, it's a life changing thing, you know?

Amanda' date=' at the top of the screen there is a button that says "reply to this topic" that is how you make a post without using the quote if you want.[/quote']

Mine doesn't have that. It might be cause I'm on an iPad and not a real computer. I'm surprised I even have my name on here lol

Congrats' date=' yeah that is next week....How long had you started the process...I knew u said it was being rushed but that sets a record,lol...What all test if any did you do..[/quote']

It's kind of weird. It's 6 months of checking in with a dietician and exercise person, and doctor visits, and one phsyc evaluation. I never finished my list of signatures, but I was working the whole time. I was also required to lose and keep off ten, which i Did by the skin of my teeth. I think they approved it without my list because my doctor and the surgeon were all writing, trying to get me in there. They know I have time issues. I haven't ad any real physical evaluations though which is kind of funny now ghat I read about other people having tests and stuff. I should clarify, when I said I was working the whole time, I meant at losing weight and stuff, not a job. I guess I better go to bed. I'll check in tomorrow. Oh, if anyone wants to chat my email is Mandy.itouch@gmail.com

It's kind of weird. It's 6 months of checking in with a dietician and exercise person' date=' and doctor visits, and one phsyc evaluation. I never finished my list of signatures, but I was working the whole time. I was also required to lose and keep off ten, which i Did by the skin of my teeth. I think they approved it without my list because my doctor and the surgeon were all writing, trying to get me in there. They know I have time issues. I haven't ad any real physical evaluations though which is kind of funny now ghat I read about other people having tests and stuff. I should clarify, when I said I was working the whole time, I meant at losing weight and stuff, not a job. I guess I better go to bed. I'll check in tomorrow. Oh, if anyone wants to chat my email is Mandy.itouch@gmail.com

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I have had another day of not being able to keep my blood sugar up. I guess I will be going to see my doctor next week to adjust my insulin.

Becky I hope your sugar issues get better. Luckily I don't have to worry about mine. Diabetes runs in mu family which was another reason I chose to have surgery.

So your having surgery August 30??

Wish I could get a hold on my blood sugars . Almost 4 weeks post op and they are still running around 130 - 180 good there steady bad there still not normal. I only use insulin when I go to bed and they are above 150. out side that I'm off all my Med's whoop whoop

Doctors don't seem to be worried. I am

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Good job!!!!

So your having surgery August 30??

Yes. I'm freaking out about it right now. Im reading all the info, and it seems like there's so many things that could go wrong, and like I'll be dealing with this forever. But my mom had it and she can wat fairly normal now.

Wish I could get a hold on my blood sugars . Almost 4 weeks post op and they are still running around 130 - 180 good there steady bad there still not normal. I only use insulin when I go to bed and they are above 150. out side that I'm off all my Med's whoop whoop

Doctors don't seem to be worried. I am

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Did you have insulin issues before surgery?