armywife73

I am military and am stationed in Ft. Sill, Ok. I don't know how many military on the web site. I just wanted to share my doctor. He is a Major in the Army. His name is Dr. Reyes. I have never had surgery or anything. I was more nervous about the surgery part than having it done. He is very good. I also started the process in Ft. Bliss, Tx. that doctor was okay, but he wanted me to lose 50 lbs first. If I could lose that much on my own I probably would not need the surgery. Dr. Reyes is my angel, that is helping me start my new life. I had my surgery on June 16th. I feel great and am glad I made the decision. Thank you for letting me share. Mia:thumbup:

:thumbup:Hello all, I just found out today that I am having my surgery on June 16th. Which is four days before my 36th birthday. I couldn't be happier. I have been on this journey for about two years. My husband is Army and we were stationed in Hell Paso, Texas as I like to call it. It is very warm there. I started the process there. I got to my one on one consult with the doctor, we decided that the RNY was for me, he put me on a waiting list that was about 6-9 months long. Then a few weeks later I found out we were being sent to Lawton, Ok. I was so dissappointed. My family finally got settled and went to my doctor and she put in a referral to the surgery clinic. I talked to the doctor and he wanted me to go threw the process all over again. I ended up getting a stress test and a bunch more different tests than I received in El Paso. I feel now that I am ready. The doctor here does the sleeve and I am so glad I had to wait. I am glad I am making the VSG my choice. I guess it was a good thing. I was just so ready to get it over with. The past week has been harder that I thought it would be. This liquid diet made me see I wasn't as strong as I thought I was. I have a lot more issues with food than I wish I had. I think my biggest fear is after the surgery. Maybe I should be more afraid of the surgery itself. I am just scared to fail like I have every diet I have ever been on. I keep telling myself this is a life change not another diet. Just wanted everyone to know how much getting on this web site has helped my self esteem. I get on a couple of times a day when I think I need a snack, something to eat, or some support. I get strength from all of you. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Mia

New here. Haven't had my surgery yet. Had my EDG today. Have to wait till the 12th to get the results. My surgery is scheduled for the 16th of June. Getting nervous and excited. I know what you mean. I see these people that only need to loose like 80 lbs. I wish that was all I had to loose. Though I did this to myself and I have to deal with it. I have been killing myself one bite at a time for a few years now. I just hope I don't fail like I have every other time. Sorry, feeling a little down. It has been a really long day, and a little tired. Hope to be talking to you more in the future. :001_smile: