Hi, I am about to have my final visit (after all supervised weight loss appts, psych, bloodwork, etc) so they can submit my insurance paperwork. Just waiting for the phone to ring so I can schedule that. I am hoping to be approved in Dec and surgery in Jan but if somehow it happens sooner and I can get in this month (ha- dreaming) I am all for it. I've completed everything else from labs, EKG, psych eval, endoscopy, etc. My surgeon is Dr Sung at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA.

I am 48 years old, mom of two college age kids. 5'7 and 252 lbs so my BMI is like 38.1. I've got type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and high cholesterol. Yuck, that is not fun to write. I had a lap band about 10 or so years ago (why can I no longer remember when anything happened!) and had it removed in 2011. It worked initially but then caused so much pain, esp the port I decided to go on without it. I gained 50 lbs after taking it out.

I didn't grow up overweight, I had a hysterectomy when I was 29 and about mid 30's I had put on 40 lbs. I started increased efforts to lose and every time regained or couldn't lose until now I have 100 lbs to lose.

This last 50 lbs has been the worst for me- I avoid anything social, I don't want anyone to see me, I am uncomfortable and it was really the breaking point for me being to even 'tough it out' and do a long walk or be more active. It's like I got even more sedentary. So one of my goals right now is moving more, getting stronger.

Pre Op diet is going okay- fighting the food funerals but I really think of this as a trade. I have thought so many times "I'd give up X or Y to be a healthy weight" or "I'd do ANYTHING" and now comes time to remind myself- here's your chance. You'll have the tool to take the weight off and a 'partner' in keeping it off but ultimately, I have to make those choices.

That's it for now- did I leave anything out? I thought I'd introduce myself even though I haven't had surgery yet

Hello and welcome. Im in abt the same stage u are. I have my last nutrition appointment on dec 21. I like ur mindset. The more active u are now the better, get ur body in gear for excercise becoming part of ur daily life. Head hunger is still a very real obstacle for me. Its an everyday battle. I wish u the best of luck on journey. Keep us posted on things to come.

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1 minute ago, enigma_007 said:

Hello and welcome. Im in abt the same stage u are. I have my last nutrition appointment on dec 21. I like ur mindset. The more active u are now the better, get ur body in gear for excercise becoming part of ur daily life. Head hunger is still a very real obstacle for me. Its an everyday battle. I wish u the best of luck on journey. Keep us posted on things to come.

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Oh for sure- head hunger is the worst. Training myself to not always be focused on what I get to eat next is a chore. (it does help a little when what is next is a darn protein shake.... LOL)

28 minutes ago, Kiddles said:

This last 50 lbs has been the worst for me- I avoid anything social, I don't want anyone to see me, I am uncomfortable and it was really the breaking point for me being to even 'tough it out' and do a long walk or be more active.

i was the same way.

don't worry, it will be over soon. congrats on making the decision. everything else is easy comparatively.

Just keep your eyes on the PRIZE!! You are about to take an incredible journey!! Anything you can do now will help after your surgery. Practice not drinking while you eat, take time to chew your food until it is like mush. Practice everything your Dr has told you and trust me it all helps!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!! BTW welcome

My appointment with surgeon is Dec 18, I am nervous, I am ready for this !!!