Hi everyone! I started this journey in June 2012 with my informational seminar. Through the next few weeks, got clearances from my cardiologist, a psych evaluation, a pulmonary specialist and my family doctor. My insurance denied the surgery, but a couple of appeals later I got a surgery date of 10/23/12! I was so shocked when I got the call because I had just about given up. I have medication resistant hypertension - am maxed out on meds for my high blood pressure. In June, I joined a gym and got a personal trainer and have been going 4 times a week and have lost 14 pounds! So one lifestyle change has been accomplished! Have to admit I'm getting a little nervous as the date gets closer, but I have a supportive family and feel like I can do this. Your stories have been very helpful and very inspirational!

Welcome, glad u joined us and congrats on you approval, we are here if u need us.

welcome to the boards.... which one of your kids is in the airforce? My daughter is taking the asvab tomorrow and going thru meps... they think she will ship out for basic in Feb.

Sounds like you are headed in the right direction all ready

Congrats on the surgery date you will be just fine

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

welcome, you have already done so much, don't get nervous now, this is what you have been working and waiting for. Wishing you the very best. Stay busy next week or so, come here often, ask questions, It is going to be great.

I know how you feel and I think everyone post op can relate also. My WLS surgery is today in 7 hours. I keep telling myself JUST GET THERE, Keep moving forward...once I get on the table I will me ok. And when I wake up it will be over. Losers bench is with in reach. JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD... DON'T STOP.

Good luck to day don't worry everything will be just fine.

We will be waiting on the losers bench with a spot for you.

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

@Kristy3K - I have a son and daughter-in-law in the Air Force. Both Captains. He's a helicopter pilot and she's Intel. They're stationed in DC. Just went to visit them last week. Will your daughter be doing basic at Lackland? If your interested, I belong to a Facebook Group called Air Force Moms Support. It's been a great help!

Thanks everyone for your welcoming words!

Welcome to the group.

Welcome to the group

Welcome

Welcome and congrats on the surgery date.