I'm new to the group and just had my surgery March 7th. I have been on a waiting list for at least 5 years. It took me 1 whole year to apply after the doctor gave me the papers. I was so scared.

I got the call to start the liquid diet. The day of my surgery I thought I would be stressed seeing as I wasn't really ready for the Surgery when I aplied as well as its a life changing operation. Surprisingly I was crazy calm. I don't understand it. I get anxiety from time to time so I thought I would need someone to hold my hand through it. I guess I was truly ready to change my life.

Pre-op I lost 15 pounds and to date (9 Days post) I have lost 27.8 pounds. It's so exciting. I'm now in the 200's that I have not seen in 3 years. Gained almost 50 pounds after deciding to quit smoking. [emoji377]

Getting my protine intake is a struggle and truly hard work. Just never hungry and hiccups 24/7. Even in my sleep. [emoji99] NO regrets. I see a huge difference already and this is just the beginning of my new life.

#Healthymindhealthyhearthealthybody

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Melissa, 5 years on a waiting list??? Where do you live? Congrats on having the courage to go through with it. I also quit smoking, while going through this process, but thankfully with healthy choices I gained a few pounds, but quickly lost it. Previously quotting smoking added about 20 or 30 pounds.

You are having awesome results so far, keep up the great work. I'm getting sleeved on 3/31 and cant wait!!! [emoji4]

I was told 3-10 years and even then if i was prepped for the surgery and someone 'more deserving' came in, they would take my surgery place. I am in England and that was with the NHS.

So I went private.

Congratulations MelissaEC !!! You go girl

Wow, I cant imagine having to wait years. When I found out I had a 6 month program for insurance, I was ready to go to Mexico, but hubby was not on board. Now Im getting sleeved on 3/31 and cant believe its right around the corner.

Melissa, 5 years on a waiting list??? Where do you live? Congrats on having the courage to go through with it. I also quit smoking, while going through this process, but thankfully with healthy choices I gained a few pounds, but quickly lost it. Previously quotting smoking added about 20 or 30 pounds.
You are having awesome results so far, keep up the great work. I'm getting sleeved on 3/31 and cant wait!!! [emoji4]

I'm in Quebec Canada. Heath care covered.

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