Kerri1503

I am also 5'2" and 247. The first time I talked to someone outside my family about the surgery I was told I was not obese. I was like. HELLO!!! Yes, girls I work with look at me funny because I don't like going shopping. Well hell, I can't buy anything I like because it won't fit.

I wouldn't talk to them about it anymore. Most people look at us as fat lazy people looking for an easy way out and this is not the case. This is going to be hard work. I have not been open about it to some people. If you don't want people to know just tell them you're having your gallbladder removed. But again I wouldn't discuss it with anyone who has shown a negative response. Bottom line this surgery is for you and those you need to live for. Get on here everytime you are feeling down from those around you. it does help!

Welcome to the group!

I'm so excited! We should keep in touch to keep each other going!

That's great! You definately have something to smile about!

Congrats and welcome!

Hey y'all! I haven't been on in a while because I got down about getting approved. All my test results came back ok except my gallbladder and I just knew that my insurance was going to turn me down. I got a call Tuesday and I was approved and they scheduled me for Oct 3rd. I'm nervous because they wanted to get me in quick because my gallbladder is bad. So now I'm trying to think of a game plan. My husband says I need to chill out. But I like to plan ahead. It's not like I have forever. I haven't bought anything as far as my liquid diet. I need to make a list. I suddenly have a need to nest or clean out things I don't want...what is that about?!? Anyways thanks for listening out there it's tough because even though I have people supporting me close by, I feel so alone in this....currently 247/5'2"

Thanks everybody! I'm excited and ready for my journey. Even though I need to learn everything doesn't need a To-do list.

My surgery is also the 3rd!!! Yay! Congrats

Got a call Tuesday...I've been approved for surgery and is set up for Oct 3rd. They rushed my approval because my gallbladder is in bad shape. So happy for all the October peoples! Since its kind of quick I've starting getting nervous about getting ready because I haven't bought anything besides the protein mix I already have.

Not been around for a while because my wi-fi has been acting up. So, I had my nutritional Eval and psych Eval. Turns out I'm not too crazy. Since my last visit on here I have gotten some other results.... I do not have sleep apnea. I do however have a Hiatil Hernia, GERD, Gastritis and a problem with my epiglottis. I'm hoping to here something about my gallbladder ultrasound and blood work by Monday. I'm having a lot of trouble sticking to a diet for Pre-op weightloss. I need to get it in gear.

You go girl!

Tonight is my sleep study. I am nervous but I don't really know why...I have almost a two hour drive to the lab. One more step closer to my surgery!

Well I'm home from my Sleep Study....no information was sent to the place. They had no insurance confirmation to do the test. So I drove the two hours back home only to go through this again on another day!!! A little discouraged!

YAY!!! So happy for you! Great accomplishment!

That is sooo awesome! You better keep that guy around. Sounds like he will be a big help through everything.

I hope that it is soon for you. I have my sleep study tonight...I'm nervous. Don't really know why. All my other appointments are on the 31st. I am soo happy for you! Keep us posted!

Yay! That's great y'all!

Yay! Before you know it...you'll be the new you!

I'm with Panda! Think this is worth it this time around...real change, real results!

That is great! I'm so happy for you...keep us updated!