Hi after many years, diets, etc I am taking the plunge. I feel like this is my last resort on one hand and on the other do I belong here? I am 69, 4ft 11 inches tall and weight at my consult in may was 181.7. I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arrhythmia. I have tried every diet under the sun and I know you have heard it all before. So I want to feel healthy with what little time left as I am on the other side of the mountain. Right now going thru Insurance requirements of 12 visit combination with medical weight loss. psych evaluation etc. At least I can do 2 appointments a month. I am going to Carillon in Roanoke, Virginia. They had this as one of the online support groups. I am a little overwhelmed with all the info, steps etc. My BMI is 35.59 but with my sleep apnea I can squeeze in. They want me to maintain my weight right but I think I gained about 3 pounds.

Hi, ?

I’m new too but have found this forum a brilliant resource containing lots of really helpful information.

Good luck with your journey!

Thanks, you too!

Everything you are about to do is new. I won't lie for most of us the first month is tough. Not because of pain but all the new things that need learning. The two main things are -

Your first will be drinking. You will have a tiny stomach to begin with that will have a swollen stitch line. This makes sipping drinks a full time job. The more liquid you can get in you, the better you will feel.

Secondly its going through the food stages. Just do your best. Be prepared for some foods to repulse you. Don't bulk buy.

Use you team post surgery for the big questions and worries and this forum will give you great guidelines and advice.

I read a lot of back pages of the forum whilst I waited for the surgery. It hold masses of information. You will only find help here, we don't criticize.

We all did the surgery, we all managed the process, you will too. You don't need to know everything right now.

4 hours ago, summerseeker said:

We all did the surgery, we all managed the process, you will too. You don't need to know everything right now.

Literally THIS ☝️

Thank you for the great advice!