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Congrats to you!!!

I totally understand where you are coming from. I too have only told a few people. Some are totally against it. I do not have advice on how your huband is taking it but I can say that you have to make this decision for yourself. People do not understand what we feel within our own skin. It has never been about being a size 5. I want this to be healthy. I am using my sleeve as a tool not as a total solution to my problem. I do feel it is a mind thing as well. For those of us whom are emotional eaters, we do have to take contol of past issues, current issues, and after getting sleeved, any issues that are to come. I plan to seek counseling to help with some of my issues. This is a huge life changing event for you. I too, have tried several diets. It is hard to stay on them. Pray about it. We will pray with and for you. And I pray that your husband will come around and understand why you are about to go through with this life changing event and how important it is to you. Keep us posted

Congrats to you and the new you to come

Dont get down. Everything happens for a reason. Monday is not far away. U are on your way to becoming a new healthier woman. Take these few days to relax and get a little better. Imaigine all the good things that are about to happen.

Congrats to you!! I pray that everything goes as planned on your visit. Stay positive and stay focused

Congrats to you!!

I am glad to hear that all is well with you. Congrats on your new you. Please keep us updated on how you are doing.

Congrats to you and your new journey!!! My date is April 16th

Hello forum family. it has been some time since I last checked in. I under went breast reduction surgery and was down for awhile. I hope all is well with you all. Well, If anyone out there have read my previous post, I was denied and had insurance issues. I now have a date and I am soooooo excited My date is April 16th. I am so ready for this new journey. If there is anyone who shares this sleeve month with me, please let me know. Or if there are others whom have a date coming..congrats to you on your new journey.

Okay forum sisters... pls inform me on this question..has your sex life improved since the weight loss? At this point..I just want it "OVER" with..lol My energy level is horrible. If anyone has had trouble here, please tell me it will improve after the weight is gone?? !!!!!!

Congrats to you..please keep us updated

Well forum family I was denied. You can imagine the feeling I felt once I found out. No, I did not go on an eating spree but my feelings were very hurt. The program manager said that she was going to call me after the holiday weekend to see what we will do next, so I will keep you up dated. For one my insurance ends on 12-31-11 and my job will be picking up a new one on 1-1-12. They denied me over the craziest thing. They do cover it but am wondering if they denied me because of the end of the year issue, so that they do not have to pay for it, knowing that they will no longer have me at the end of the year. So I am not going to give up. I need this sleeve and I will continue to do everything I need to do in order to get it. Keep me in your thoughts...wanted to keep you updated...if anyone else has been deinied please share your experience. We are in this thing together. I am asking for all shoulders to lean on right now!! :cry_smile:

Thank you for the advice. I will surely remember that once I am sleeved.

Thank yall so much for your inputs..much needed. I now can look at the situation from all the angels that you all have given me. I love this forum...thanks again

Hey forum family.. Has anyone close to you act as though they were not supportive in your weight loss decision? I guess I am having a hard time with it because my best friend and I (or should I rethink her being my best friend!!!) have been friends for 19 years. I have shared with her my thoughts on having surgery and she does not agree. Now I am my own woman, therefore, I would NEVER change my mind about it based on how she feels.it is just shocking to know that I do not have her support. Now my friend is over weight, has always been. My weight gain started within the last 6 yrs. It leads me to believe that she may be somewhat jealous. I dont want to think this way but I really have no other choice. Please share your input and/or thoughts.

Its gonna be okay. There is nothing wrong with venting. That is what we are here for. Be patient, eveything is goona be okay and work itself out!!

Congrats to you and your journey. I love reading stories of the "New You" keep us posted!!!

Has any one had any issues with this insurance? If so please share.

Welcome. Here you will find tons of information about this new journey. U are never alone. All that is needed is for you to log in daily. We are always here with welcoming arms.

That is good that you are doing so well. Dont push it though. Thanks for keeping us updated.

Your not alone. Before this pre op journey. I knew I was "fat" lol..but i didnt let it get to me as much. Now that I have been through the cycle of stepping on the scale, I feel, look, and am very very aware that I am fat!!! lol Oh my clothes.. I need a new wardrobe!! I went to church on yesterday and felt tight!lololol I am laughing to keep from crying. I can not believe that I allowed myself to get this big. So no forum sister, you are not alone. We are all feeling the same way. But guess what. Next summer we can post our cute pics and show our inner confidence.