Joisey01

I have told my husband and sons and one co-worker. The only reason I told my co-worker is because he is having the sleeve done as well on October 23rd. I have told no one else. My in-laws will know AFTER the surgery takes place. They will NOT be supportive at all. I feel it is a private decision and no one needs to know. We are entitled to our right to privacy and I will use that. No one would support me at work. I may feel differently closer to the surgery or post-op. I doubt it, though.

I'm Nancy. I am happily married to my husband Greg. I have two sons 19 & 22 from my first marriage. I work for a local municipality as a Water System Controller. I am one of 4 that helps keep the city in water. We also dispatch emergencies for water utilities. I have worked here for 10 years. I used to cater for a living. My husband and I like to cook and check out new restaurants. food has been a big part of our life. That will change!! After trying every single diet in the world, i got fed up earlier this year. Once it finally sank in that I'm borderline diabetic (my grandparents and father and brothers are all diabetic) I had to do something to change the pattern. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD and IBS. My surgery is scheduled for September 20th. Between now and then, I'll be getting all my pre-op requirements taken care of. I'm so ready to be healthy again!! Good luck everyone with upcoming surgeries! I wish you health and happiness!

Congratulations! My first consult was at the end of May. At first, my insurance required that we do the 6 months of nutrition classes. Then after a month, I was notified that they reduced it to 3 months. I'm going September 20. It's all downhill now. My pre-op is the 7th, EGD on the 14th and surgery on the 20th. It's going so fast.