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At the airport! Surgery day! I will update post procedure. SW: 240 CW: 229 GW: 150 BMI: 38 Surgery date: 7/7/17

My sleeve is scheduled for 7/28 and I'm going back to work on 8/14. [emoji1360]

If you are going to lose hair because of surgery nothing is going to stop it. All you can do is promote fast regrowth with high protein and correct vitamins (D, Iron, Zinc) It grows back, it is temporary. It isn't as dramatic as people pretend it is.

My surgery is final scheduled on July 13th. Just want to get started with this new phase of my life. I am 50 years old and so ready!! Looking forward to going through this journey, supporting each other as we go.

As far as your mother is concerned, she is most likely just scared. I'm sure it's coming from a good place and not a matter of "to support or not support". My hunch is that even if you are overweight she may not "see it that way" BECAUSE you are her child. If YOU believe that it's the right thing for you and your DOC feels it's the right thing for you, then that's all of the support you need. Support is a great thing, and once you do it, support will be there by those closest to you and if it's not, you'll have to separate yourself from those people. The thing is, it has to be a "you" decision. YOU have to do this for YOURSELF. Sure the sleeve helps, but you NEED to have the motivation and will to see it through and make sure you stay with it moving forward. Just like the lap-band, there will come a time where the "restriction" you feel in the beginning is not as much. You need to use the time that you have it wisely and make sure you develop good eating habits and exercise habits during that time-frame. There are groups you can join if you need to talk or need support outside of your family/friends. Support is great when it's there, but you have to be prepared and motivated to do it without support if needed, because at the end of the day, this for YOU.

I'm so sorry that your mom hasn't been supportive. It took my mom a while to come around. It wasn't till I broke down in tears that I didn't want to die before seeing my daughters grow up. I want to be there for them through all of what life will throw at them. I commend you for taking control of your health. Good luck and I pray for a speedy recovery.

We've made it this far. I'm sure we'll be fine. I have to go back to work tomorrow and I'm hoping it will be a good distraction. I've been doing two shakes plus berries and a cucumber on most workdays for the past few weeks so I really should be fine. I will say that I've never noticed food online or in movies/tv shows as much as I have the last 2 days so I'm trying to limit my exposure. I have plenty of broth and popsicles on hand and they definitely help.

Good luck to you too! I'll admit that today was a bit harder, but I'm still doing ok so far.

I was so excited about my vsg but getting jittery today, my surgery date is June 29,I am a DFW TX mom of 2, I'd like a buddy to help support along the way. Any Texas female sleevers?? I've wanted this for 2 years.