Hi,

I am new to the site. I have gone through most of the pre-surgery requirements. Last pre op appt is 1/5. After that Dr will submit to insurance for approval. I am excited and scared. I know I want to do this, but scared for the unknown and afraid I may fail once again. Any advice>

Your insight is greatly appreciated

Marie

Just keep picturing what you'll look like and how you'll feel once the weight comes off. I'm just barely starting out, but already find myself looking at all the different styles of clothes I'll be able to wear instead of fat lady clothes.

Surgery is scary. I've had two major surgeries since 2012. Your team will be there for you to be sure you're safe.

Shelley

Hi Marie! Im new to the group as well. My surgery date is Jan 5th! Im super excited but nervous of course. There is a woman on here that did some tutorials on her journey on you tube. I actually feel better after watching them. If you want to see them yourself search Trisha's sleeve story!

Just always remember that the surgery only changes or alters our insides physically. All the emotional stuff we have with self esteem and food issues remain the same unless we take the time to address them, whether it be through therapy, support groups, or self help books. The emotional toll this whole journey takes can sometimes derail or even stop progress all together if you're not careful.

Also remember, losing the weight is not the end. Being able to keep it off while living life through it's ups and downs should be the ultimate goal for success.

Good luck to all of you and keep us posted!

Hi

I'm also a newby. I'm seeing the surgeon to get the process going. Did the psych eval and met with the psychologist a couple of times. Waiting to see the surg on the 7th to see how we can get my insurance to approve. My BMI is 35 and I have the requirements but we need letters from my physician etc so I'm very very nervous. I really want this and I'm ready for it I just need approval. I'm not scared of the surgery or the new habits that I'll have to have. I'm actually looking fwd to not eating the way I eat. Not been able to eat a lot. Feeling full with very little.

Let's see what happens.

Good luck on your appt and keep us posted! ????????????

Thanks to all that replied. I appreciate your insight. I started watching some of the u-tube video's and they have helped me. I know everyone will have a different experience. On 1/5 I have my final required appointments before the doctor submits for pre-authorization. I expect to have a surgery date late January or Feburary. I am so ready.

I'm a newbie too... Super nervous about everything but anxious as well! Great tip looking on YouTube, I'm going to start today binge watching ????. My doctors office just submitted for my authorization last Tuesday so now begins the waiting game ... Good luck to you!