I met with my surgeon yesterday, went over everything, and we agreed on VGS. I was even able to do the pre-op chest XR while I was there at the hospital. Did two nutritional appointments today (I have to do 12). Feeling good! Luckily, I have had most of the other requirements, (the endoscopes, sleep study, bloodwork, elf, etc.) by coincidence done in the last few months. Psych eval is 4/16. The ball is rolling!! But......... I won’t be having my surgery until August-ish. I discussed with the surgeon my schedule (full time school, full time job, 3 kids, and hubby is in school also, planned vacation in July) and he said to wait, go on vacation, relax, get lots of sun, and then I will be in a good mental state for surgery when I get back versus trying to cram a surgery/healing in there. Plus, I have a school break from beginning of September through the new year (when I start nursing clinicals)... It feels kind of surreal- like it’s actually going to happen. Yay!!

I lurk this platform daily and it’s so inspiring to read all the positive stories. I think the time will go by quickly.

Good news! Plus... you'll see the nursing side from the patient POV and I bet that will only make you a better nurse! Good luck!

Congrats! I had my initial consultation 2 weeks ago and have scheduled my medical clearance appointments for the end of April and hoping to have surgery over the summer too. I'm leaning towards the gastric sleeve too. Good luck!!

Thanks ladies for the encouragement!!

Congratulations. Sounds like your super busy so I’m sure it will fly by.

Yes!! Most days I ask myself “what the heck am i doing?!” Haha!