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Hi Susan, I would love to be friends on facebook but don't know how to PM you (whatever that means :scared0: tell me how, thanks

Thank you for sharing your story. I have been thinking over if I want the surgery since my consultation in July and have decided to do it. I am always so encouraged when someone shares there story and there positive outcome. I am of course nervous, and anxious but think it is got to be the best surgical solution. I never heard of the sleeve until the surgeon told me he offered that as well. I am going in this Thursday to find out about my pre-op testing and set a date. I am probably going to wait until February because I work in a school and we have a week off then so I will take an additional week. I have been sick trying to make the decision but have decided to go for it! Now I do feel some excitement for what lies ahead after the surgery part is over. Thanks again for sharing

did you check with blue cross? I know when I went for my inital visit they told me I would need to do the 6 month supervised diet but when I called blue cross they told me in April 2009 they dropped that requirement, and the surgeons office has since confirmed that for me.

Thank you for posting all the information. I love the hear peoples storys and your surgery sounds like it went well. I am considering the surgery and wondering if I can really do it and it is always helpful to read from someone who has been thru it. I will be anxious to read your updates:001_smile:

I have been considering surgery for some time and really looked into it this summer. Saw a surgeon who recommended the sleeve. I felt I was sure, and then all of a sudden had a change of heart. I know this probably normal but wonder if others felt so indecisive. One minute I feel sure this is right and I can do it, the next I think I must be crazy wanting to mutilate my stomach..... How will I get to the point where I can make a decision if I go back and forth so much. I must admit that I also am afraid of the pain from the surgery and that does go through my mind as well. Thank you for your insight!

Wow! Thank you all so much for your responses and insight. I so appreciate them. In my heart I feel like the surgery is the right decision for me and think it will happen for me. Jennifer you asked me if I have family support - yes! I do. My husband at first was very apprehensive about it (worried I might die from the surgery) but we had a very heartfelt talk and I shared how much my weight has dragged me down and changed who I am and I think he understood after that how I really felt and has said he will support me no matter what I decide. I think he just wants to back off and let me figure it out so he has been pretty quiet about it lately. I have to grown children. My daughter 22 - said "go for it mom, I know it is a struggle for you". My son 25 - is more of a worry wart but said he knows it is my decision. This is a great website. I was on Obesity Help and really felt more scared than anything reading most of the posts. This site seems more helpful and supportive to me (but of course just my opinion) It is good to know I have a place to come to ask questions about the surgery and hear from the experts- the people who know and want to help. Thank you