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I've considered not telling my co-workers, they are a bunch of gossips. A co-worker of mine had it done but didn't tell anyone and everyone was guessing when the weight started coming off. Once everyone found out it was the talk of the office because she had lied about it (therefore making the gossip juicier). Lots of whispers "did you know so-and-so had that weight loss surgery? Yeah she said she didn't at first, blah blah blah" -- So I decided I will tell anyone who asks me. I won't go around advertising but to me, it's best to just answer honestly and it takes the fun out of their speculation and gossip. They will talk anyway if that's how they are. At the very least, it takes the fun out of the guessing game for them. **this is probably not everyone else's experience...I think I work with some of the worst when it comes to gossip!** LOL

Jan 15 was my birthday! Glad to hear it went well, mine is scheduled the 28th. Keep us posted on your progress!

I feel the same as you- reading this forum has really calmed a lot of my fears though! Let's keep each other posted on how we're doing

That's great!! I went for my consult today and got my date too! I'm the 28th!

This!

I'm meeting with my Dr tomorrow to discuss and hopefully choose my surgery date. I am going to go ahead with surgery no matter what - I can't go on anymore dieting and failing....but I'm starting to feel like "What if it doesn't work for me?". Is that crazy? I see everyone who has VSG look and feel wonderful and have had great success! Why do I feel like I would do this and lose only 30lbs and still feel like I am big??? I'm 215 now and would at least want to get down to 160 for it to be worth the money....has anyone else been scared of this?

I'm going to my consult tomorrow, and am starting to get nervous! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I was wondering if anyone else had loose skin after surgery that is around my height and weight. I'm 5'6 and starting at 215 lbs. I know everyone is different - just curious of everyone else's experience with this.

amazing!!! thanks for sharing! You are doing great and look great too!!!

I too felt this way when I went to a seminar last year. I was the smallest there at around 200 lbs and thought heavily about my decision because of this reason - even gave a good effort at healthy lifestyle and exercise (with no real results) thinking it was wrong of me to consider surgery. However, since then I've decided to move forward with having the surgery because I know nothing has worked for me personally. I am thankful because because I was able to really process why I wanted to do this - before I gained more and more weight. Remember, as long as you meet the requirements then it doesn't matter what side of the spectrum you land on We all have our own reasons and there is nothing to be ashamed of - we're in this together! I feel having the surgery will give me the boost I need and movement in the right direction to tackle my eating habits head on - others have their way of dieting, this is MY way .

I'm a newbie here, but here goes..... I've always felt 'chubby' even at 145 in my high school days compared to all my 115lb friends. Time passed, I was a size 8/10 in my twenties, then I met my husband and have ballooned to 215! I LOVE fashion, love clothes, love to shop.....well I DID. I'm tired of dieting and never losing, I can't even call myself a yoyo dieter because I never lose! I lost 2 lbs one month and gained it back in a weekend! So this is a gift to myself....my consult is scheduled Jan 8 - I'm a self pay and I believe every penny of it will be the best money I EVER spent. I can't wait to shop again and wear heels. I'm tired of being the 'fat girl with a pretty face' - WOO that felt good to let out!!!!!!!

I'm having mine done with Dr Thomas Borland in New Iberia Louisiana. 9800 out of pocket flat. I've heard great things about him and am excited to see what the future brings for me! I have my consult scheduled for 1/8/12