I just received a date for my VSG surgery. It's August 9th. This is the first post I have put out there and I am excited to finally share the news.

Over the past few months I have been lurking on these forums as well as other sites. Doctors visits and getting clearance from specialists have created many stress filled days but all is good.

My issues include type 1 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol as well as other stuff I cannot think of right now. Reading all of the posts on this site has really allowed me to sit back and think about how I really feel about all of this. I am glad I did not just jump right in like I have a tendency to. I took my time and it has been good for my brain.

My doctor and I decided that it would be more dangerous for NOT to have the surgery at this point. I am excited and hope to connect with people on here for support. And hopefully I will able to provide some support to others also.

-George

Congratulations, George! It's definitely not something to just jump right into, because it's permanent. I, myself, took 5 months before actually taking the plunge. Albeit, some of that was my insurance jerking me around, but it gave me time to really wrap my head around it. August 9th isn't that far!

Congrats! I am looking at a late July/early August date myself, hoping to get my date soon! Good luck on your journey!

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I'm eight days post op! Down 13 pounds! The worst is the first week post op. You can do it! I need to drink more protein shakes but I feel good, back to walking! Be Blessed!

Congrats George! I really need to hear from more people and how they feel about the surgery. The place recommended to me seems a much higher price than others, but I would feel nervous if the price is too little and what that means. Anyway, my doctor will likely have a lot to say when i finally speak with her! She may want me to wait to have it done in Canada if I'm determined, but the wait list is long here, albeit free.

Look forward to hearing how things go for you!

Congrats, I remember breaking down into tears when I got my date...and I was always the stoic type. LOL Life post-op can be tough for the first while, but it passes, and become the 'new normal'. I love my life now, and like you, I've been given an opportunity to extend it into old age! Take each day as it comes, and keep coming here...it helps!