So ready! Nervous, mainly anxious and excited! READY READY READY to begin. I have researched all that I can, and now look forward to the process. I am not unrealistic. I know I am going to have rough days... but I am prepared. I see the new me in my bear future! Wish me luck! They journey begins.

Ill keep you posted on the process!

Blessings.

What insurance company do you have?

Best of luck to you. You sound just like me.

I have Cigna PPO, however the procedure is not covered at all. I am a self pay patient. I had the EGD, no worries. Went in early, IV for sleepy time meds, a little spray (does not taste good) to numb gag reflex.

I was in and out quickly. No pain, no major after effects other than a little groggy. (Couldn't drive)

I slept for several hours when I got home. I felt well enough to drink warm (not hot) broth and cool (not cold)

Water.

FYI: Results of EGD showed some Gastritis, and I biopsy was taken. Results of that in a week. I was given a RX for Prilosec. l was given the surgery go ahead! I continue on the clear liquid diet, I am not allowing myself to stress about it. I have found a few internet tips :

chicken broth from actual chicken noodle Soup tastes sooooo much better than the broth in a can alone. however... strain and dump noodles right away... so you are not tempted to have even a few

Ramon Noodles... same thing broth tastes good. A bit of a variety. Throw out the noodles

Hot & Sour soup ...again, just the broth.

Three more days, I can do this!! I am ready to go for Tuesday

Blessings

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! The pre-op diet... not great, I'm not going to lie. But I can do anything for a few days! It will be worth it! I am actually not that hungry... My body is accepting the changes, I know that will help me during the post-op as well.

I prepared meals for my son and husband this week for when I would be in the hospital and recovering.

A little tough, yes... but I am the one doing this ... not them, so they should not have to resort to take - out

while I'm recovering. I feel like this is my opportunity to change the way we all move forward. A healthier mom, a healthier household

I Have lost weight the last few weeks. down to 175 on my own. It does not make me question my decision...

I have gained and lost so many times, I know that taking this drastic measure will help me maintain my weight and make me healthier in the long run.

Surprisingly, I'm not nervous today.. I am getting myself ready for the hospital and I feel very content with my decision. I fear more for my future health if I do not go forward with the surgery. I am 45 with 3 children.

When I look back at my mother when she was 45... she was healthier than I am today. Now, my mother is obese. My mother has type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, joint pain, and back trouble resulting in surgery. She has trouble walking, and gets winded just walking in from the car. I do not want to become my mother. I see my future in her without the help of the gastric sleeve.

Some people say I should not be having the surgery with a lower BMI and my current weight. Keep in mind, I have been much heavier, and BMI much higher.. I have lost 50 lbs on my own, prior to considering the surgery. In my mind I needed to "earn" it through my commitment to change.

I am ready. I need help to maintain. I'm moving forward.

Wish me luck. You all have inspired me!

Although we are "anonymous"... Its nice to know we are not alone.

I will keep you posted

Blessings