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Hi Newbie, All really good questions and thoughts, I have them myself. But, what if you did not lose weight and get healthy, what if your pre-surgery weight makes you sick to a point where you could not do any of it anyway? What if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? (metaphorically of course) You can still do all those things, just in a healthier way. Its just time to only focus on you. Do whats right for you and not what if's. Go to those resturants, share a meal. Go on vaction, choose wisely (do you ever really eat and drink enough vs the cost, I would bet not) Just know that its about you, your health and well being. He loves you, and will be there for you, yes relationships change even without WLS. Be strong.

Im in Waxhaw. Seems like its so far away, eveyone says it will go by fast. I hope so!. I am so ready to have a new life and I am sure you are too.

My surgery is the 15th too!. Where are you located? I too have a headache, but I think it will get better each day. We need to keep in touch since were on the same schedule. I am in Charlotte NC. Hang in! Dawn

This is going to be hard. I have never done anything like this without having some type of appetite supressent. But, I will stick to it and I am hoping it goes by fast. I did go and have my "last supper" last ***ht, it included chocolate moulton cake from Chili's....I know bad, but I am pretty sure it will be a LONGGGGG time before I ever taste it again. Did anyone else have a last supper? I hope Im not alone!

Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so glad to know I am not alone. Day 1 and its been hard, I have a headache and an empty stomach, but you are right, it will all be worth it.

Hi, He is my doctor too and I am having my surgery on August 15th. You will love him, he and his staff are just wonderful. Good Luck and keep me posted ok?. Dawn

Oh my gosh, that would be so cool if you did. Are you planning to go to support group? I hope we get to meet and walk along this journey supporting each other. Keep me posted

Hi, I totally understand where you are all coming from too. I am 4'11" and when I gain 5 pounds, it looks like 15 on a tall person. I have tried it all. Phen-Phin, lost 65 pounds, wore a size 2, gained it all back plus. Worked out, dieted, 600 calories a day, phentermine again (no one bothered to wonder if it was addective)..so long story short. I am now 49, I weigh the most I have ever weighed 183. My own PCP even said, you dont look it, but I do. I was lucky, my insurance approved it very quickly and my surgery is August 15th. I am nervious, I am scared and I am so ready to start a new life for me!. With the love and support from my husband and a couple of close friends, I really believe this is going to be it for me. I start the 2 week liquid tomorrow. I wish all of you luck and much happiness and look forward to hearing all of your success stories. Dawn

Got my date!!! August 15th!...so excited.

Just got the date, August 15th at 10:30 am at Presbyterian Main!.

I got my date!!! August 15th at 10:30 AM!!!....

I will be at Presbyterian Main too. I will have a date today. My insurance has already approved it. Dr. Lowe will be doing my surgery. I hope we get a chance to meet!.

How are you doing? Congratulations and I hope your feeling well. I will have my date tomorrow, and I am excited, scared, nervious...but ready!. Hope your doing well.

Hi, Alot of insurance companies do cover wls. Most require something, BMI Of 40 or more or BMI over 35 and have hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes etc. If you meet their requirements, but they wont cover at your local hospital, perhaps they will cover at another hospital. Most insurance compnaies have websites that you can register at and log in to see what requirements they have. I would definately check out all your available resources in the US before having to go to Mexico.

This is all such good news!!!!...

I totally understand. I get nervous at least once a day, followed by excited than shame...its a roller coaster ride. But I am ready, and I have alot of support and I really know I can do and so can you. Yes, its a personal journey, but a good one!

We should all definately keep in touch and maybe at some point meet. The more support the better. Good luck with your surgery. Who is y our Dr? Where will you have surgery? Best of luck Dawn

If I do anymore research Ill be able to do the surgery on myself!!. How are you dealing with your new look? Are you finding it difficult? It seems post op maybe harder than pre-op.

I just got my approval letter on Monday of this week so I am still waiting for a date. My surgeon is Dr Carl Lowe with carolina surgical. We need to keep in touch! Good Luck to you

Good for you!. No one knows better what your body needs than you and she really has some nerve talking to the trainer about you!. Some people have no boundries. I have told the HR person here at my office and my friend the office manager (Both are going to do the pre-op liquied diet with me as support!) I am not quite sure yet what to tell my boss (I work with 4 men) He knows I have been going to alot of Dr. appointments and has asked if Im ok. Well, I'm OK, but I'm FAT and I have high blood pressure, I have inflated diabetes numbers etc, but Im not going to tell him that. My HR person said, you dont have to tell him, just say your having surgery and will be out for two weeks, end of story. Anyone else have a suggestion? Thanks

Hi I'm a newbie today too. My name is Dawn and I live in North Carolina. It is great to be able to hear from others all the same and crazy things that I am feeling and going through. I have only told 4 people I'm not sure if I should be ashamed or excited. I just received my approval letter this week so I am waiting for a date, I have to say this insurance process went a lot faster than I thought it would. I look forward to hearing all your stories, successes and tips. I'll be 50 in April and I want to tuen it as a new me! Thanks for listening

Hi, I just joined this site and I have already learned so much. I just got my approval letter this past Monday and I am so excited! I want to call my surgeons office so bad, but I know they are super busy and will wait patiently( yeah right) till they call me. Love this site thanks for the info and congratulations on your approval