Nancers40

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

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!

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!!!

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!