Malisima69

Thank you so much for the pep talk. I really appreciate it. I plan to work hard and make this dream a reality. I want to be healthy, look and feel great, be more energetic, have a wonderful life without meds or atleast drastically minimize what I am taking now. I can't help genes but I plan to do whatever it takes to fight for a healthy, new me!

I am sooooo looking forward to this!!! Enjoy ladies, you deserve it. Shopping in the front of a non-plus store is my goal!!! Sexy Sexy!!!

Thank you all for your encouraging words and wisdom. I am so happy you all responded to my worries. God bless you all. I am slowly changing my worries into excitement. Went to the Cardiologist and he requested a stress test. Going tomorrow, sneakers on, get on that treadmill and knock it out like a champ! I hope my surgery is not delayed because of this, they seemed too laid back about everything... Crazy! I will keep you posted. Thanks again VST family!!!

Congrats, can't wait to reach my first goal as well. You go lady!

Thank you all for responding. I had an EKG with my PATs and it was fine. My family history is jacked up and I do have medical issues that go hand in hand with heart problems. I know it's better safe than sorry. I am just too anxious and want to get on with my new life. I don't want to delay it any longer. Thanks again ladies. I will keep you posted and yes, I will rock it! LOL!

Yesterday I went to my Cardiologist appt. I thought this is it, great! My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 9th. The doc took a look at my med history and my family's med history and scheduled me for a stress test. I know he is taking precautions but I feel frustrated. I want to get this over and done with already. I have been prepping since the beginning of May. I did more than what was asked of me and yet I feel like I am in limbo and that this extra appt will only delay things for me. I just want to fast forward time already. I want to scream!!!

Thank you for the advice. I have done them before and always pass them. I have my sneakers ready. Bring it!!!

Glad you are over the surgery portion, hope and pray all goes well in the days and weeks to come. Keep us posted. I am supposed to get sleeved next week but my Cardiologist wants me to have a stress test tomorrow. I am not sure if that will delay my surgery date. I am excited as well. Would like to add you as a friend as well. God bless.

Praying for a speedy recovery and that God may do his magic through your surgeon's hands. Take care!

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OMG!!! I'm scared for ya! Call the doc and keep us posted... Good luck.

Similar situation here... Today I go to my last appointment. Tuesday is my scheduled date but I have a Cardiologist today and last week I received a denial from my insurance because the surgeon's office forgot to send proof of my nutrition/support/exercise classes for the last 4 months. I find it hard to believe that the insurance will get back to my surgeon in less than a week to give him the go ahead but I guess stranger things have happened. Up until this incident, everything was going smoothe. I feel the same way you are, anxious, nervous, excited, nauseous... Wish I had a looking glass to see the outcome. I have been journaling throughout this experience so that I have something to look back on... Those days I feel like cheatn, not exercising, or plateau, I will pull out my journal and see how hard this journey has been... Oh hell no, I don't want to be back at this weight ever again... Good luck and God bless!

You go Girl!!! You look great and I am sure will continue to improve with time... I'm happy for you and thanks for being an inspiration to me. I am looking for all of the positive words, pics, etc. I can get before my surgery. Last appointment today and then I will find out definitely if next week is a go... I can't wait!!!

May God work through your surgeons hands. If you just let go and let God you will be ok. Trust and Faith in Him is the key. Success will follow. Keep your eye on the prize, "A New You!"

I can't wait for my date. October 9th is what my surgeon is shooting for. I will keep you in prayer and hope to hear some good news soon. Go Slim!!! Nancy

I am so happy for you. I expect to walk in your shoes one day soon. You have inspired me in more ways than you can imagine. I can do this! I hope to hear more good news from you. Take care and keep the faith, God is with you every step of the way! Nancy

Hi Everyone: I have been going to exercise classes 2x a week in preparation for my sleeve next month. I also try to do something extra like workout at home whether it's Zumba Exilerate, Just Dance II, III, Gold's Gym Cardio Wii workout, use my shake weight, weights and exercise ball while watching tv, go bike riding, etc. I noticed not many people from my support group stay for exercise class and it's ashame. I am not looking forward to loose skin that's what motivates me. I know I will need surgery afterwards in my belly area, but as far as my arms and legs, I am tight already and will continue to exercise even harder the next 3 wks until surgery. I also believe exercising now will help me during the recovery stage. Why do people wait to exercise afterwards? Some people rely on the surgery alone and it is just a tool, the rest is up to you to stay active and get moving to lose the rest... HELLLLOOOOOOOOOO!!! I don't like to exercise but I know it is a package deal along with the sleeve. Is anyone listening to the doctors and nutritionists? Does anyone think like me or am I alone in this exercise/weight loss journey?!?!

Congratulations! I can't wait to see those numbers on my scale! I know it will happen, Praise God always!!!

Hi Everyone: I agree, we all have our embarrassing, sorrow, depressing moments that we tend to hold on to. Atleast you are doing something about it. I once had a neighbor call me out to fight her by saying "Come over here you fat b*tch!" I responded "Honey I can fix fat, you can't fix ugly!" She had a fit and wanted to jump off her porch but her friends didn't let her but at the same time they were laughing. I later found out she was really ill in the hospital and nearly passed away. I wasn't happy about that but Karma is a byatch. The crazy part is that she was heavier than me. People see what they want to see. You are beautiful. Your child loves you, I'm sure you have people supporting you, if not we all are. Keep your chin up Lady. God created you and He loves you just the way you are, you are special in this world to more people than you think ;o)

My doc is Dr. Ram at Mercy Fitzgerald in Upper Darby, PA. Oct. 9th is my date. Can't wait!!!

Amen!!!