NewBeginningsForMe2012

Well this morning my hubby went with me to my 3 hour appointment with Dr. Gluck, his Nurses, his nutritionist, and about 8 other people who are scheduled to have their surgeries with in a few days of mine. We talked about what we can expect the 2 weeks on the liquid diet, what we can ,and can't eat the next 5 weeks. We talked about the sleeve, and what was going to be done to us during getting sleeved. Signed some permission papers making SURE we understand any and all the possible risks. That part is kind of scary, but I'm counting on my faith in the Lord to see me through! I start my liquid diet this coming Tuesday, and I know it won't be easy, but I'm sure I can do it! On another note, Dr. Gluck was VERY pleased with me on the weight I lost these passed 7 months (40+ pounds!) He said I'm the perfect person to get the sleeve, because he can tell I'm serious about my weight loss and exercise. I know the sleeve is a great "TOOL" to help me get down to where I want to be, and make it easier to stay there! I know I can lose weight, because I have done it many times, but never more than 50 pounds at any one time, and it never stayed off! The sleeve will help me to continue to eat less, and eat healthier! I'm ready for 2013 to be a great new year, with a great NEW ME! I'll be able to live my life without limits, instead of a life of just existing . Know what I mean? I can't wait to be able to do more things with my wonderful husband of 35 years, our awesome kids, and our super special grand kids! The sky is the limit! Ready or not world, here I come!

I can understand you getting nervous! I am too, and my sleeve date is Nov 6th. How come you have no one to go with you to the hospital? Won't some friend, or family member go with you? I'm very fortunate that I have a loving husband of 35 years that will be with me. I could not imagine going through this without him, and his support. I think it's normal to be nervous though. Everyone I've talked to that is pre-op says they are nervous. So know you're not alone in feeling that way. You can do this! Just keep telling you self, I know I can, I know I can, I can do this! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. We can be each other's support team. Kathy Tyler

Congrats! Keep up the great work! Looking good.

Glad everything went OK. I hope you have fast healing! Kathy

Bummer, but I believe everything happens for a reason!

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way! I'll be getting sleeved on November 6th. *HUGS*

I understand about being nervous. My sleeve is November 6th too! I saw someone else said there's was on the 6th! The unknown is always kind of scary, but just give yourself a pep talk! I do it when I'm riding my bike up a hill and I'm getting tired, and feel like I can't make it! I just repeat to myself, "I can do this, I can do this"! It really does help! You will do great as I'm sure I will too! Good luck Sleeve Sister, you'll be in our thoughts and prayers!

I got my sleeve surgery date! It's November 6, 2012 at 10:00 am. I'm excited, nervous, and scared. Not sure how the Holidays will be this year after having my surgery! I just want it to be over, and start healing, and get to a new, healthier, smaller me!

Thanks!

Congrats! I can't wait to get mine done. Which will be pretty soon.

Congrats! I just got approved by our insurance and I'm waiting for my surgery date! I know I'll be feeling all those things you are right now when it gets closer for me. Just think of it like this, it will be over before you know it, and you can start your new life!

OK, so today I got an unexpected, but exciting call from my Gastroenterologist office! I have been waiting to hear that our health insurance company has given the approval for my Sleeve surgery. I have been on a weight loss program for the passed 7 months, and also exercising to satisfy our insurance company, and to show them I can lose weight, and I can eat better, and live healthier. I have seriously made up my mind that I can do this, and I want the sleeve done. Well, today they called and said my insurance APPROVED me for the surgery, and it looks like I will only have to come up with a relatively small amount of money up front before I can have it done. I'm a bit nervous about it, kinda scared, but also excited! It will probably be about 3-4 weeks before my surgery date. I hope I survive the couple weeks before and the few weeks after that I can only have liquids! I know it will be hard, but I have already done so many things I have set my mind too in the passed 7 months, that I should be able to do this too! Right? Right! I can't wait to be able to wear a REGULAR size again instead of PLUS sizes! :wub: Until next time....

Good luck! I will be following you soon as I got my insurance approval today! Yea!