I am so happy I could cry. I was so worried that I wouldn't qualify (I almost didn't - they were looking at old medical records and said I was like 2in taller than I am! I made them measure my height again. My BMI was 40.9 and is in the books!)

I have an appointment with the surgeon next Tuesday! This is all happening so fast suddenly. I've been waiting for this for so long it feels. I have my fingers crossed that the rest of this goes smoothly!

I'm not suddenly changing my mind or anything, but I was so sure this would never come to fruition for me (and hey - it still might not), but the realization that this COULD happen is so overwhelming and I'm a little scared.

What was your experience like? I imagine the surgeon will be very clinical and straight to the point.

Congrats!! You're own your way! The first appointment with the surgeon was no biggie for me.....he asked a lot of questions about my eating habits, past diets and general medical history type questions. He did a physical exam and then asked me which surgery I was thinking about. I told him the sleeve and he agreed....we discussed for a few minutes why we both felt it was the best choice for me, and that was about it......I then met with the surgery coordinator who scheduled all the required appointments for me...(phych eval, NUT appointment, and a bariatric education class, chest x-ray, and swallow test). Once all that was done I saw the surgeon one last time and at that appointment the surgery was canceled.....My process when faster than most people. Mine took about 2 months.

Congrats again!!!!