Just going to use this as sort of a blog to document my journey.

February 11, 2015 - First appointment with True Results for VSG

February 12, 2015 - Had blood taken for Pre-Op blood work.

February 13, 2015 - True Results Insurance Coordinator called me to let me know she was submitting my paperwork to insurance for approval.

February 17, 2015 - I called my insurance to confirm that they had received my paperwork. They said they had received it yesterday.

February 18, 2015 - Insurance approved my VSG surgery (I wasn't aware yet)

February 20, 2015 - I called insurance to see what the status was of my surgery auth. They let me know it had been approved on the 18th!

February 25, 2015 - Went to another True Results location to have a Body Composition test done. (BMR, Body Fat %, Recommended diet)

February 26, 2015 - Finally was able to get a hold of the insurance coordinator and patient advocate to let them know that I had been approved (bad weather in the area past 2 days)

February 27, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. (rescheduled due to weather)

March 2, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. Doctor said he believes that I am low risk for surgery and sent clearance.

March 6, 2015 - Received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for 9am on March 9th to meet with the surgeon and hopefully schedule my surgery!

March 9, 2015 - Appointment at surgeon's office. Scheduled my pysch, nut, and stress test appointments.

March 11, 2015 - Nutritional and Pre-Op appointment. 2 week liquid diet starts.

March 16, 2015 - Stress Test - They did an ultrasound of my heart and legs. Then did a breathing test and then pedaled on a stationary bike for 8 mins or so while he monitored my breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.

March 17, 2015 - Pysch Counseling

March 25, 2015 - Surgery Date!

April 1, 2015 - 1 week post-op appointment

April 8, 2015 - 2 week post-op appointment

May 27, 2015 - 2 month post op appointment

Edited March 16, 201511 yr by ladycook9713

You look beautiful in your dress!! Can I ask how tall you are?

Thank you for all these posts, it's a real treat to see start to now. You are absolutely stunning all dolled up for the wedding! Your husband's eyes must've popped clean out of his head when he saw you.

I hope you feel as wonderful on the inside to match.

I won't have my VSG until January. Your posts have really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. (It can never be said enough: You look faaaaaaabulous!)

Thank you both so much. I can't begin to explain to you how it makes me feel to know that I've been an inspiration. It makes me all mushy and happy!!!

I'm happy to help in anyway I can so PLEASE if you have any questions don't hesitate to message me. I'll help the most I can.

I found someone on here to be my sounding board and now she and I are best friends!

You look beautiful in your dress!! Can I ask how tall you are?

Thank you!! I am 5'7". I started at 316 (size 24) and I'm currently 186 (size 14)

Thanks for sharing your story. I must say you look alot smaller than 186 in that picture. I too am 5ft7in. Now I can picture myself at that weight, thanks for that. I started at 260 hw and am now 215 only 2 months out from surgery. I hope to be able to get to onederland before the end of the year. Awesome job.

Thanks for sharing your story. I must say you look alot smaller than 186 in that picture. I too am 5ft7in. Now I can picture myself at that weight, thanks for that. I started at 260 hw and am now 215 only 2 months out from surgery. I hope to be able to get to onederland before the end of the year. Awesome job.

Thank you! I actually get that a lot. Most friends guess I'm a size 10/12. I think it's because I get pretty narrow right below my boobs (where this dress comes in at) I still want to lose 36-41 more pounds putting me at 145-150. We'll see. I'm just letting my body lead the way lol

Today is my 30th birthday, and I weigh less than I did when I was in high school. 30th birthday weight is 183.8!

Today is my 30th birthday, and I weigh less than I did when I was in high school. 30th birthday weight is 183.8!

That's amazing! You must be stoked. Congrats!

Congratulations! Enjoy your success, it must be a wonderful feeling ????????

Have a great 30th birthday!????????

Edited November 22, 201510 yr by Rdsegobia

Made it to a size 12! I haven't been a size 12 since Jr. High!!!! (Like 7th grade)

Edited November 29, 201510 yr by ladycook9713

My new size 12's sitting on top of my old size 24's

Loved reading through this thread. You look wonderful! Congrats!

316lbs vs 175lbs