Hi everyone I thought I should probably introduce my self as I have been following your journeys for the last month.
I finally realized that if I want to continue keeping up with my three kids, 16,13 & 8 and an extremely fitness orientated husband I needed to get a grip. I have always struggled with my weight and I view my life as one big diet plan, I have been pushing my body for years and finally it's decided to push back, I just can't handle getting injured snowboarding, hiking ect... anymore. I brought up the topic to my husband expecting him to not be supportive, big surprise !! after explaining the sleeve process his question to me was " if this was what I wanted and would make me happy he would be there all the way" . So my journey began, Cleveland Clinic Florida requires you to attend a information session before they will even schedule you a consultation. I have to say they were very thorough and let you know all your options. That took place in morning of 06/30 and my consult was the same day. The scheduling has been fantastic and I have been able to have multiple test scheduled the same day to save time. My surgery was scheduled for the 12th July but I got a nice surprise on Wednesday when they moved my date forward to the 9th. My doctor requires a 2 week liquid diet so I was surprised by this but was told that as long as I had done 10 days it would be fine. I have to say I'm am getting more nervous as my surgery date approaches , but reading everyone's post has help a lot. I will keep you update as to how everything goes.
