Hey Guys! I'm currently in the middle of my requirements for the sleeve procedure and I'm excited yet nervous about the outcome of it. I joined this site for some support and to find some women around my age and weight who is going through the same thing.

Has anyone started the process as well?

I had surgery last year right before I turned 24 and I am glad I did. I only wish I did it a little earlier but hey I'm doing well now

@bleedtech91 I'm also located in Charlotte and seeing Dr Kolasch. I just started the process as well

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Welcome to BP! I'm new around here, too. Joined only a few days ago. I'm 29, 5'5" or so, and my CW is roughly 303 (but my scale at home lies and it's been almost a month since I've been weighed in -- going on Wednesday). I started at 340-something. I'm still pre-op, due to get my sleeve in mid to late October, and I have had the joy of waiting six months for my insurance, as well.

The six months has mostly gone by quickly, but I noticed the excitement and the feeling that this was really going to happen for me dissipated at about month two. For me it was very easy to feel like this was so far away and I couldn't maintain my initial level of "omg, I'm so happy I'm doing this!!"

Once I get close to my final appointment at the end of September, I'm sure the excitement will come back. I'm also anticipating a little anxiety, but nothing I can't handle. The endoscopy I was required to get during this six months was the first time I've been put under anesthesia. No other procedures or surgeries, so There's bound to be some nerves.

Has anyone recommended to you a book called The Emotional First Aid Kit? It's written specifically for bariatric surgery patients and is really a great tool to help with the emotional aspects of recovery and life after surgery. It's written by Cynthia Alexander and available for the kindle at $9.99. I also found used copies for $6 plus $4 shipping on amazon. I definitely recommend it!

Best of luck on your waiting period and surgery! Keep us updated!

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