Nancers40

Does everyone have to have one? Never had one and have panic attacks whenever I even get CLOSE to a hospital.

GREAT job!!! Keep it up ....

What kinds of tests do you have to have? Good luck!! I'm really nervous but absolutely love this support group

All I can say is it must be an "acquired taste" ... LOL

GREAT job!!!

WOW -- where do I begin!! -- at the BEGINNING (297 lbs.) -- goal weight for NOW (140 lbs.) I went to a Weight Loss Seminar last week and am ready after battling with my weight for almost 20 years! I was NOT a fan of the traditional gastric bypass, but God had plans for me! My main reason was malabsorbtion among other factors. When I went to the seminar after talking with my health psychologist who mentioned there was the "Gastric Sleeve" a less invasive approach to the surgery, God seemed to be putting me in a place I needed to be -- in HIS time NOT mine! Now, my adventure begins! It is scary, the limitations, etc. but something kept playing in my mind after the Seminar -- Dr. Nagle mentioned this is not the EASY way out, actually just the opposite -- it is a way to FORCE you to keep in check along with exercise and a healthy lifestyle, because if you do not follow your surgeon's instructions, you will be right back where you started from and Lord knows I do not want to have a surgery and go through all that it entails for nothing! I am researching and getting support from a GREAT support group prior to beginning my journey to wellness --- and could use all the prayers this community can give! Thank you!

BRAND NEW to this! My first seminar was last week after about a year of considering it and going back and forth! I am 56 years old ... three joys of my life are my precious grandchildren! (8, 7, and 5yrs. old) I lost about 100 pounds through a psychologist behavior modification program about 7 years ago and gained it all back unfortunately. NOW, ready to begin the process and this time for GOOD! I currently weigh in at 297 .. .YIKES So, lots of research, etc. ahead of me before the surgery. I was told the process takes about 6 months before the actual surgery ... so would appreciate any comments, suggestions etc. What to expect?, etc. Prayers go out to all of you!! Thanks for listening!