Sweetbaby1

Stay strong u are more than half way. We are in the same boat. My date is the 16th. I felt like giving up to many times too, but remember how far along u came. Keep in mind, it's ok to cry, but don't cry to quit cry to keep going. It will all pay off in the long run. : )

So... I got my surgery date, April 16th. Wow the time has finally came. I start my pre op diet today. I'm in complete disbelief. I can't really sleep at this point. So much is going thru my head, I actually had a dream about surgery last night. I pray God gives me strength to make it thru, any April sleevers?

So my surgery is on the 16th of this month. Anyone who knows me personally, know I am a very personal private person. I chose not to disclose my business to just anyone. I have not told my family, friends, or Co workers. I really could live without the bull crap, and opinions from others. I have a coworker who appears to be nice and friendly, but being a woman we are able to read one another. She sometimes makes slick comments, about my weight and size. Since I have been on a liquid fast she even comments about that, like "oh that's crazy u not eating" I wish she wasn't so evasive and nosey I hate it so much. I feel like I can't do anything around her. She even will comment to another coworker about what I chose to eat or drink. She believes I am starving myself. She has no clue I am about to have surgery in 2 weeks. I can't wait to shut her and her slick ass comments up. I know a wise man once said, don't let them know your next move and to make ur next move, ur best move. I plan on doing just that. I am so determined this is my summer. But back to the subject at hand, I only told my 2 bff ' s about my wls. They support me 100% . I know this won't be easy but with them by my side I will make it and I am so ready.

Yea i guess everyone is just different. I'm very secretive. But if u share Ur surgery to everyone more power to u. I'm so happy for u and Ur progress.

My surgery is on the 16th. What really helps ease my mind is literally not to think about the surgery itself. I feel like if I think about it I may panic and get scared, or if I think about it I may get overly excited. In college I was taught there are two different types of stress the good, in which someone may be planning something big like surgery or a wedding. This will cause u to get excited unable to sleep and constantly thinking about the event. Of course we all know the bad stress that will cause worry and headache etc. I choose to continue what I'm doing, I just don't think about it. This really helps me get bye

Yes I agree. Most of us had to complete at least a 3-9 month follow up with pcp, nutritionist, behavior health, weight loss seminars, and other forums. It does seem discouraging because when u have reached Ur decision to go thru with the procedure, and attend the educational forum to hear u have to complete months of follow ups can seem discouraging. But I can assure u, A. It will go bye so fast I'm telling u. B. The education and knowledge u gain from this is so helpful. C. you will not regret it. My 6 months flew by so fast I am still in shock. My surgery is on the 16th and it's so weird to even say it, like I'm in disbelief. I got so use to attending appointments, and classes. When I got the call that I was approved I'm like "wow" lol I wish u nothing but the best please hang in there don't stop now it's just the beginning. When I started my journey, my insurance company told me one thing, but once the new year came 2014, they changed so much and we really had to jump thru loops. I remember this one lady going off in the seminar about the new rules. She was at least 400lbs. At the minium. She grew so angry she told our nutritionist screw it, she was not going to do all the extra stuff that The new year required. Needless to say our nutritionist was about 130lbs, so the lady was not hurting her or losing out of sleep. The woman quit the program and walked away. I tell u that story just to say, hang in there u can and u will make it. Get as much knowledge as possible with these next few months good luck : )

ABSOLUTELY. The best thing I love about this forum is everyone is going thru it or has gone thru it. Nobody is judging. We are very familiar with weight loss struggles. The "average person" will never understand, and always think it's the easy way out. Quiet frankly I don't understand what's so easy about 31 doctors, nutritionist, and behavioral health appointments in 6 months. This is not fun, and sometime embarrassing. To Actually HAVE To Lay On An Operating Table Just TO Lose weight. But we know our health risks and understand the process of wls. So screw anyone with a negative opinion.

Yes I also agree. After surgery I really won't care. I will probably take this to the grave with me. I just can't wait to see my Co workers and other secrete haters reaction. Oh Boy THE Anticipation Is Killing me.

Thank u guys so much, I totally thought I was insane not to tell anyone but my two bff ' s. Like how could I be so "selfish" not to even tell my mom. Truth of the matter my bff ' s are the least judgemental people in the world. One actually use to be overweight and lost about 70 lbs herself so she really understands. I am the kind of person that likes to show results, I do not broadcast my personal business. First they will ask why u doing it, but later will ask how u did it. As for my coworker, she is only about 10 lbs lighter than me, and so surprising that she almost doesn't think she has a weight issue either. One Day she told me she had old clothes she couldn't fit anymore and asked my size. Without thinking I gave her my size, but once I hung up with her, it dawn on me that she really didn't have clothes for me. And she just wanted to know my size. And if I were just a little bigger than her, than she was content with herself. She does sneaky underhanded shit like that. Needless to say I will get the last laugh before this summer is over. : )

My two bff ' s are the only ones who kniw. I'm very private to many opinions of others.

My two bff ' s are the only ones who kniw. I'm very private to many opinions of others.

I'm already on it, however my surgery isn't until 4.16.14 I kind of cheated : ( but hey I have 12 more days

I guess we are kind of in the same boat. I start my liquid fast today. It's absolutely common to be nervous. Not everyday will someone go over a procedure like this. But I will say, pray everything will go fine. It's a lot easier to follow the Doctor's order. You will do good.

Are u on ig?

Girl u look fab. I'm so happy for u. U look great, I just got my surgery date today I'm so excited. Ur weights are very similar to mine. I can't wait for surgery myself. Keep up the good job.

Yeyyyyy that is si great. I'm glad Ur doing good.

Welcome!!!!! We are so happy to have u here. Everyone is like family. There is so much support on this forum. We are actually in the same boat, I was just approved yesterday and I meet with my surgeon tomorrow morning. I am so excited for you, congrats on your new journey.

I dunno how to express how happy I am. OmG!!!!! I'm so excited. The past 6 months had been a roller coaster for me, but wow I have been approved for surgery. I meet with my Doctor on Friday for my pre op consult. I can't believe this is actually happening. Wow smh all smiles today. It's gonna be an awesome day.

Proudgrammy I hope so too. I will ask for it. The only thing is I am going on vacation memorial day weekend to vegas so I hope it won't interference with it. But I will talk to my surgeon about it

Go girl. U look great. My surgery I'd coming in a month I'm so anxious and excited. Keep up the good work missy

Kiara, I invision the same exact thing. I actually go online and look at little black dresses. I can't wait to purchase my size "medium" just the thought excites me. But what I have also done is go online to look at really cute bathing suits and save the picture. This inspires me so much. This summer is ours!!! : )

So I have finished my 6 month follow up that my insurance company requires us to do. All test, evaluations, and blood work has been submitted. I'm waiting on the surgeon and the committee aproval. They required us to lose 2% of our body weight, however when I weighed in, I was off by 1 pound from my goal. Unfortunately due to my cycle which tends to weigh me down. Im trying to stay focus and positive I hope this does not hold me back, that's what I am scared of. Praying this won't hold me back, I should get a phone call from the committe next Thursday for a decision, I really want and need this so..... bad, ughh the anxiety is killing me.

Thanks seela my nutritionist was so excited about my progress and im kind of looked at her like, I failed, why are u so happy. But I guess Ur right I think they set a high goal for us so we can at least lose something. But I believe that's why the liquid fast we have to go on is important before surgery, they want our liver to shrink for surgery to be a more smooth process.

Thanks so much Stephanie. That really helped out. I actually talked to the rn of the bariatric department. She said I should be fine and not to worry about it at all. I have to wait until Wednesday for their decision I have so many things going on at once, moving, working two jobs, back in school. Smh I pray Wednesday gets here fast.

Congrats I'm so happy for u. I'm in the same boat some what. My referral is going in on next Tuesday praying everything goes well Lord I need this.