I've read up a lot about the procedure and this forum really helped make the decision to go with plication.

38 BMI

240 pounds

5'6"

38 years

Dr. Ganta with Austin Institute of Bariatrics and Laparoscopy

Goal weight is around 150 but was told to expect closer to 170-180. In all honesty I will be happy staying under 200 and being able to shop at most stores for clothes though I intend on trying to get my teenage body back with the 6 pack abs.

My surgery is scheduled for May 23, 2012 but talking with my husband earlier tonight he suggested we move it up to mid April if possible so I will be further on the mend for summer vacation.

I still need to schedule my nutrition counseling, psychological exam, ekg, barium testing etc. And I am about to start a very short timeline project at work. In a way I think all of my potential excuses for delaying things is just because I am scared. Anxiety is a well known problem for me and I am on medication for it so that is contributing.

I have also not said a word to anyone at work about doing this. Not sure why since I am very open about almost everything.

Looking forward to being healthier, more energetic, and looking better for myself and family

Thank you everyone for sharing your concerns and experiences. It really is helpful to those of us that are starting the process.

I am officially in the 1ers, yes hard to believe, 3 months ago I was in the mid 200s, to be down 52 lbs, 198 today, got on the scale and had to get back on to make sure I was not seeing things, wow so excited, even fit into a pair of jeans I bought 4 years ago, back when I would say ok diet starts tomorrow.

Fantastic Canadian!!!! You must be so excited! I am almost a 1er myself! I have 5 lbs to go, and am very excited!!!!

Wtg before u know it u will be saying omg .

Canadian, you are losing much faster than I am. I am down about 65 lbs in just shy of 9 months. Granted for the last month I haven't been to the gym. I am still losing, but not as fast as I probably would be had I been going :-/

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We all are different

Just the past week I finally can eat more it seems went for physical today and I am down 195 so not much loss since I got under the 200, better slow then to fast, I give myself a year to get all the weight off me. Keep up the good work u r doing fantastic