LadyV

Hi Lady V--just got your message--I am 5'5" and Nov 8 I was 2 months out--as of today I am down 56 lbs. I don't regret it for a second--I feel 20 years younger, my arthritis is way better and I don't miss the food at all. PM me if you have any other questions but I had complications and was in a little more pain than normal but it was because my insides were twisted--EVERY MOMENT OF THE PAIN was worth it and it got better each day so....

Greetings LadyV!!!!!
How sweet of you to send me this message!
Yes, Oct. 7th is the BIG day!
I have to admit I'm as nervous as heck....I just want this surgery to be OVER with!!!
Will check in with you when I get back...and...once you're comportable with which ever decision you make--I'll be there to support you.

God Bless You... and THANKS!

~MIchele

Hello LadyV! So you are just starting out on the "journey"? I was very apprehensive at first also about my decision and was floored by how long it would take to actually get from deciding to absolutely have the surgery and then to the point of the surgery. (That was a heck of a long sentence). Then you find out you have to do this and that and then another thing and it can seem pretty daunting. I guess that is the kind of the psychological road blocks we can hit pre-surgery. But it was well worth the wait and though I know that I seem to lose at a slower rate than some; I am so happy I overcame any initial fears I might have had and went ahead with it.

Fortunately my sons and the hubster were very supportive and knew that the surgery would solve many of my "physical" problems; and that the mortality rate was no larger than in any other type comparitive surgery.

I hope you get a lot of support from your family...if they are just kind of so so about it all...it is good to know that you have other places (such as this forum) to turn to for advice and support. You just hang in there my dear and don't doubt yourself. I firmly believe it is a decision that can save many lives and gives a person a true gift of health and well being. Big hug to you...cathy

Nice to meet you, spring lake is not far from us, we go to fort bragg shopping and it is out the gate and you are there. i am not excited about the 4 hr test tomorrow..yuck.. i hate tests..lol. please email me anytime i am always online after work and on weekends you can also email me at sexygrandma1953@aol.com
good luck with your process... i know they are long but worth it in the long run..knowledge is a great thing .. i think..lol
i too am a little scared, i hate surgeries and did not go into this decision without a lot of thought and prayer...alot of praying..again email me anytime
God Bless and hope to hear from you soon...jody

hi, i am in NC too, hope mills. it takes 3 months through my insurance(dr requires it)
ie: meeting, classes, psych and nutrition, tests and more tests, i have one on monday to make sure this is what i want to do 4 hours long, then i have meeting with nutritionist and pre op quiz,,,,it goes on and on. but they want you to know what is going to happen and what you will need in the first 6 months after WLS. my friend was approved and had surgery just weeks after seeing dr. total of 1 month, my sister has had to have 6 months of supervised wt loss and is having her surgery on Oct 13th.
any questions i hope i can help...email me anytime
God Bless, jody

Anything you need..you just ask! This may sound silly...what is KG?

hi, most insurance companies require a 6 month pre-op diet!!