Hi Everyone!

My name is Kate and I'm excited to find these forums! I met with my surgeon in January and have been approved by my insurance pending jumping through all the hoops they want me to do, which I have been steadily ticking off from the list. So far have had my blood work and endoscopy, have my psych eval next week.

I will be having a sleeve. Initially I thought the band would be a good option, but as I attended a seminar and listened to the options, I thought maybe I should have the full bypass. In consulting with the doctor, given that I am pretty healthy, we finally settled on a sleeve!

I'm excited but nervous. I haven't really told anyone. Most people I know are opposed to surgical weight loss and have very strong opinions about it. I feel like this is something I'm doing for me, a decision I've made for myself, and I don't really want other people's opinions to bog me down or change my mind in anyway.

So it looks like I'll have the surgery in May. I'm looking forward to reading through all the materials here and getting to know some of you.

Kate

Welcome Kate!

I had that issue too, the one where everyone around had a hard stance against wls. I really only tried hardcore diets once, so they kept telling me that I should keep at it. Thing was, they're all overweight as well. It was mean, but I was forced to ask them how well that was working for them.

Also, if you research the stats, the odds are against us losing long term.

If I have any advise, its that we're all different. Our reactions to the surgery is different, our surgeons plan are different, our weight loss is different. There are some commonalities, but don't be surprised if something in your journey doesn't match up to everyone else

Welcome Kate!

There is vast information here and some nice people. Feel free to ask questions anytime!

Hello!

I'm new to these parts also. Just have my initial consultation yesterday, and am aiming for a May surgery date as well.

I also started off thinking of getting the band, but switched to the sleeve after the information seminar. My doctor group won't even do bands now. I'm comfortable with the decision, and anxious to get things started.

Just wanted to say hi and good luck with your journey!

Heather

Welcome, Kate & Heather!

Congrats on your decisions. This is an exciting time. You will find a lot of really great information provided by some really great people on this site

Best of luck to you!

This is an awesome and amazing journey for most of us! I wish you the best and can't wait to hear more about your procedure when the time comes....

kate and heather

welcome, welcome, welcome

I can tell you are both smart Cookies

you chose the sleeve didn't you??

always nice to have more smiling faces

i know you guys are so excited to be enterring the wonderful world of sleeveland

you might have different emotions as surgery approaches

happiness, excitement, nervousness - but all is good, and most of us have been there done that too!!!

you've taken "that" first step towards a healthier, happier, longer life!!!!

good for you

good luck

kathy

Welcome to the forum and good luck on your journey!

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!

Welcome Kate and Heather, I was initially thinking the band too, but changed my mind once I found out more about it. I'll be getting sleeved next month