Hey everyone! I'm new for the most part. I'm scheduled for surgery on December 10th and I was hoping to find someone to was getting sleeved right around the same time that would want to talk. For motivation, worries, support, someone who is literally in this process at the same point in time as me. :-)

Jenna, the dopamine test is the alternative to running on a treadmill stress test. The hook me up to an ecg and and inject dopamine to induce activity related "stress". Measures the healthiness of my heart.

@@cookies_queen I have had some worries about how my weight will come off too. I primarily carry my weight in my legs and butt and I am also petite. Welcome to our group!

Amanda, That sounds interesting. I've never heard of it before. I wonder if I have to do anything like that!

I also wonder about saggy skin. I think thats what makes me nervous. Especially in my arms since they are very large. I'm going to try and get myself (once allowed) on a strength and tone routine to hopefully minimize that.

I am so glad we have this little group! I can't believe that surgery is next week, I am getting really nervous. I am not telling the people at my office and for some reason I feel guilty about it today. I hate hiding things but I have seen so many people say they wish they hadn't told many people. What are you telling people?

Milly, don't feel guilty! I actually talked to my behavioral therapist about this during my last session of the 6 month surgery program. He said that it depends on each person and there is no obligation. I'm private about things like this. I didn't even tell my siblings. Only my parents, 3 best friends and husband. I told my boss I am having surgery but didn't tell her what of and a coworker I told because she kept on me about it and made me uncomfortable and I still wish I didnt.

I think that's also why I'm happy about this little group! I don't really like people all in my business like that. And my weight all my life has really been a struggle. I know people know I'm obese, but I don't like to point it out myself. Lol I'm weird like that.

I am not telling anyone at work either. Primarily because I don't want to be asked 50 times a day how much have you lost. I don't want to hear all the negative crap ect... I'm sure there will be speculation but o well!

Hey everyone! I'm new for the most part. I'm scheduled for surgery on December 10th and I was hoping to find someone to was getting sleeved right around the same time that would want to talk. For motivation, worries, support, someone who is literally in this process at the same point in time as me. :-)

I am schedule for December 7th so we can support each other through this journey!

I agree cookies. I agree.

Hi ladee! Welcome to the little group! If you don't mind sharing, what is your height and weight? And how are you feeling about your surgery?

Jenna,

It could a test specific to my surgeon. I worry so much about saggy skin. I know the faster you lose weight the higher risk you are for more excess skin. Wonder if I will have have saggy booty skin. That would make me feel strange.

Thoughts I've often wondered... will I be just as uhappy with my skin and I was my weight...? Ughs.

I agree cookies. I agree.

Hi ladee! Welcome to the little group! If you don't mind sharing, what is your height and weight? And how are you feeling about your surgery?

I am 5'8 235 pounds. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I'm concerned about having extra skin.

Ladee I will day at one point I was 265 lbs and I'm 5'6. I lost weight on my own to get down to 203 and I didn't have really any sagginess. Hopefully that is helpful for you in some way!

Thanks

I'm 5'1 240 ... Just found out today Aetna hadn't approved surgery ???? So I may not get the 9th looks like it might be 16th now, if and when it's approved. When I talked to them today they just said its still pending.. Boo hoo I am so ready I hope they get it together and approve tomorrow.

Hey everyone, I have bad news. my surgery is delayed. Went to go in for the pre-op admission to find our b ank cards not working. turns out during our travel to the hospital where i am having my procedure the fraud department flagged our account and shut it down. so i have to travel back home and wait for another available slot and deal with the bank. i am so bummed.