Devon

sorry I'm not in Fairfield County - but I am a fifty something. I'll be having surgery on Friday. I'll let you know how I fare! Good luck to you. d

I'm going with the bubble option! thanks Marty!

my breaking point is being 55 with diabetes, high blood pressure, high everything, I am having trouble walking - my knees, ankles and hips kill me. I don't want to be seen in a pair of shorts - I don't feel like going anywhere... my son is getting married in October and I really don't want to be that fat mother of the groom. I want to look and feel great - and be healthy. I am worried about the extreme measures I've had to go to - and read some of the horror stories. I am having surgery on friday. wish me luck!

This topic is getting me anxious. I'm due to have the surgery on Friday. Is this what I should expect

Yes I was denied three times, but decided it was worth the money. My surgeon Dr. Turnquest (Houston) was very nice and decreased his price. I am having surgery on Friday. YIKES... Any words of wisdom?

Keep posting - I'm doing this on Friday!

I too am a bit embarrassed that I have to be so drastic. I wonder if my friends will think - what's wrong with her that she didn't have the will power to quit eating. I don't care - I am not telling anyone (except family). It's my business! Good luck!

Lucky Lexy - what's causing the negative outlook?

Good luck to you. I would have to say that we all suffer the food demon... otherwise, we wouldn't be here. I too am having lots of pain (foot and knee) - and am anxious to get the weight off. My surgery is planned for Friday. My joints hurt so badly last night I couldn't sleep. I don't think I'm supposed to take any pain meds... Keep us posted!

I am ready to shed these 42DDs - and so is my back.

I'm going in on Friday. Any words of wisdom? How was it? How are you feeling?

Good luck

Thank you all for the positive comments. Just wondering if any of you had to pay for the surgery (my insurance denied me 3 times) - and if so, what it cost. I decided that it was worth it no matter the cost, but if you have to stay in the hospital - is that taken into consideration. also Sleeve master - wow. A size 18 - to a size 6 in 6 months! Unbelievable And you are 62 - congratulations. I am in awe. d

I just had a gall bladder ultrasound (not sure why). Next week is the pre-op, but my doctor's office just called to postpone the surgery until 7/6. It's only a few days - but I'm disappointed. I'm told this is outpatient - did any of you go home that day? My husband is going to be out of town - and I'll have to find a friend to take me.

I too am about 10 days away and am wondering if I'm doing the right thing. My sister asked me if I couldn't just lose the weight doing a liquid diet... if I could I would. I'm 54 years old and have yo yo'd my whole life. All of my "numbers" are terrible, I'm becoming diabetic, my joints hurt and I'm miserable. How was the surgery? How long does it take, is it painful? How long are you off work? Do you stay in the hospital. I saw the doc about 6 months ago and was denied insurance - but decided to pay for it myself. Unfortunately - I don't recall what he said. My pre-op is next week - but I thought since I have you - I'd ask!