Hi guys and gals,
I am new to this forum and have been inspired to go ahead and pursue the sleeve. I just finally made the decision last week and spoke to my PCP today about getting the bariactric surgery. My PCP promptly wrote out the referral to the surgeon and I go to the seminar tomorrow morning. Some things about me, I am currently at my highest weight ever of 352. I always thought that I was the "healthy fat girl", that is until I started having a hard time climbing my own stairs and walking through the parking lot to get to my car. That's when I knew that I had to do something to save me from myself. I have tried numerous attempts at weightloss, and unfortunately have dieted my way to my current weight. I have told a couple of people about my decision, a few are supportive, many are not. I have learned my lesson, and will confide only in those who are supportive of this process. I am so grateful that there is a forum that I can go to to receive additional support and information on VSG, it seems like everything out on the web is about the bypass or lap band procedures.
Can you guys tell me some of your stories about the actual process and what I shoould prepare myself for mentally and physically on this journey. I am so ready to start this journey!!!!
