Hi.

I started looking into WLS last summer, doing lots of research, and finally decided on the sleeve. My first "weigh-in" with my PCP was in November, and monthly since then, so, according to my Michigan insurance, I'll have my 6 months of weigh-ins and physician documentation by April. I see the bariatrician on Feb 10 (I was supposed to see her on Monday, but the weather prevented me from traveling the 50 miles to her office). And during the next 3 months, I'll have my psych eval and whatever else is necessary. I talked to the nurse last week, and she's thinking I'll probably have the surgery in April or early May. I'm getting excited!

I'll be 50 in a couple of months, and I've tried so hard for the past 2 years to lose weight to no avail. Most of my family, past and present, has had weight issues. I'm hoping I can be an inspiration to some, especially to my older brother, who is 52 and probably weighs around 350.

I'm really looking forward to a new me! Looking forward to being able to walk and exercise with little to no back or foot pain, also!

I've only had time to read a few threads in the forum, but I hope to become a regular here.

Hi: I'm at the same point you are. I just turned 49 and started everything in October. I need six months of weigh-ins and consults for my insurance, so I will (hopefully) be sleeved in April/May too. We can share our experiences and give each other support!

Welcome!! Wendy, you are among friends here. I have found this forum to be a wealth of knowledge, laughs and encouragement. Best of luck going forward to all prospective sleevers! Best decision I ever made.

Spend this 6 month time to learn everything you can!! Good luck!

We can share our experiences and give each other support!

That would be awesome!

As it is right now, the only one who knows I'm going to have this done is my husband. I don't want to tell ANYONE else until after the surgery is over, because I just don't want to deal with any arguments or negativity about it, so any kind of online help/advise/support etc is greatly appreciated!! From EVERYONE.

The only person that I have discussed this with is my husband, too. I haven't even told my mom or my sister (yet). I definitely am not saying anything to my in-laws either. I don't want to have to explain my decision and the reasons for it to anyone. I will eventually tell my mom and sister, but I'm not sure when that will be. That is why I love this site so much. There are so many other people in our positions and it is great to support each other. This is such a great source of info too. Best of luck to us!

WendyT, you will learn so much during the pre-op nutrition phase of your journey. The biggest take-a-way for me was portion control. Portions were a whole lot smaller than I thought. My eyes were bigger than my stomach. Now, my eyes really are bigger than my stomach. Welcome to the forum.