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I agree I did it all in 2 weeks. Surgeon called today. He wants to do a endoscopy and as long as I get all the dr to send in their clearance I can have the surgery before Easter. I'm so excited. I can't believe this is gonna happen.

Just blood to check thyroid and hormones. That's the easiest one

Can't believe in less than 2 weeks I have seen all my drs and last 2 I'm seeing today. I have cardio clearance Psychologist, Gi and nutritionist. Today I have Pulminologist and Endocrinologist. I am getting so excited. This will e awesome.

Mine were all booked in the last 2 weeks. Met my surgeon on March 3 and here I sit at my last appt with an endocrinologist. We got this.

I just saw lol. I just posted a similar post. Isint this nerve racking and exciting at the same time. Good luck.

I haven't had surgery yet. But hang in there. Remember this is temporary and we can do anything we set out minds too. We are all here for you. Take it one meal at a time don't think how many days left. Get each shake down and fight through it. Good luck.

I also am curious what you decided. Whatever choice you made was the right one. Keep us posted.

I could have wrote this myself. Family not against it but not supportive. They also believe that u should try harder on my own. Hubby seems to not care either way. I have 2 little kids and i don't want them to have the "fat" mom that can't do much. We have each other. We got this!!!

So my new hasn't been feeling right. So I called the company to come in and look at it since it's so new and I had an appointment for today. Last night as well while I was sleeping I heard a crackle. They come in today, and they remove mattress and box spring. The woods on my side of the bed snapped. Just my side. The guy and my husband were very discreet and repaired it but I know it was due to my weight. I am so nervous about this surgery but today my choice is clear. I'm so embarrassed.

I am at the NUT appointment right now cardio later today . Psych tomorrow pulm on thurs and endo on fri. Hopefully I will have a date for next week.

I'm so sorry any of us feel this pain. Unless you experience the Shane you can't understand it.

Thanks guys..It really does help to know someone else knows how I feel. It was hard today and my husband tried to blame the company..and the inspector was also really nice, and said they just "dont' make things like they used to". It sucks...Hopefully this will be the last time I feel this way.

Thanks. I wish I could stop crying. :-(

I haven't gotten a surgery date, but I believe it will be beginning of April. I can't explain how I feel..I'm very optimistic that this is what i HAVE to do.. but I am so scared. -How will I get past the pre-op diet -Will I be ok out of surgery -How much pain will i have to endure (I have 2 children and can't really stay still too long) -Will I adapt to the first month post-op (with liquids and such) -Will I loose weight? -Will I be able to not eat Carbs (like I do now). -Will I be the one with the complications from surgery? I have a phobia of feeling weak, and helpless..I hate that feeling, so I keep thinking, will I feel weak on just liquids and soft foods? Will I be able to handle this? I can't help but think all day and all night...I can't stop obsessing. A part of me is mourning things, like having a good time with a drink in my hand. Going to a family dinner and not being able to enjoy the food as I want to. I'm sad, scared and hesitant, but YET I feel I have no choice but to do this. I'm 275, 5'7 I am 39 years old............... I will be ok right??

Thank you so much!!!! This is what I needed. I am still a little nervous but i do feel it's the right choice. I have been reading for about a week on this site, and it's filled with such honesty and so much information. Thank you all for the support and the great insight you have provided me with.

I all. I have a silly question. I'm in the clearance phase and I probably will have surgery in April. I have a cruise booked for thanksgiving week in November. I will be 7 months post op by then. do you think I will be ok to go? Meaning will I be on reg food by then? Do you think I will be ok to do vigorous activities? Thanks for any input.

Thank you so much.

I all Hope everyone is well. I don't have a date yet but it should be soon. I have read a lot of posts on here and I see a lot talking about constipation post surgery. What have you guys found to make this easier? I suffered severely after my gallbladder surgery with constipation, I never want tongi through that again. I honestly would rather go through child birth lol. Any prep would he greatly appreciated.

Post surgery??

I all my name is Clara and I am new here. I had my first consult with my surgeon today and I'm very confused. He doesn't recommend one over the other. He said I qualify for both lap and sleeve. The sleeve is what i am leaning towards, however I am so scared of the recovery and all the liquid diets after. I am so nervous because it's irreversible. What if I regret it? At leAst the band is reversible. Did anyone else feel this way??

Whats NUT? sorry it's all new to me

Ty. I am leaning towards the sleeve. I think it's the fear of the unknown that is holding me back. Have you already been sleeved?