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OMG, two weeks from today I will be sitting in a hospital room with a brand new sleeve. Am I nervous? Are you kidding?!?!? I have so many emotions running through my head right now, I don't know how I am going to get through the next two weeks. Man, I feel like a crazy lady! I want this more than anything, I know it is the right thing for me. I am scared. What if I am the only person in the world who does not lose weight with the sleeve? God, I am going to look stupid! I am nervous. What if, after the sole reason to having this surgery is to get healthy, what if I croak on the operating table. Boy, that would really tick me off. I am anxious. I am more than ready for this. I have done tons of research and am well informed, just antsy. I feel like I need to hold my breath until this is over....but I am ready to hyperventilate. Does that make sense? I am still waiting for insurance approval.....what if they deny me? OMG, I am all over the place! I know I can't be the only crazy lady right now. Are you guys having the same thoughts? Share them with me, will you? Let me know I'm not alone!

Thank you for the replies. I am just all over the place, emotionally. So very unsettled. No unsure, just, ugh, I don't know.....just ready for it to be December 4th so I can be on to the next phase of me. Soon. Lord, send me patience, please! It helps to know that you guys feel that too.

I'm Dec. 3rd. What kind of pre op diet are you on?

Be brave! Be a warrior! Realize your self worth and others will realize it too! You can do this. It is a gift for yourself. It is a gift for your children. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity that others would love to have. Think of how much better your life will be with the gift of health. Job hunting will be much easier without the bias people have of overweight people. You are having to cope with so much stress, take being obese off the list. I cannot wait for you to come back to this site and say "I DID IT", I am strong and made a decision to take back MY life. You can do this. It is a gift to YOU! Take charge and don't let fear overcome you. Find your independence and fly!!!!

Hi All, Thank you for the warm welcome! To answer questions, my pre op is the day before Thanksgiving. He has not said anything about a special pre op diet. Maybe he will then. Starting this coming Monday I am going to stop most carbs and all caffeine (just because I think it will help my liver). I am having this done in Vegas by one of the top doctors in the country. I know I'm in good hands and have the faith that this is the absolute right decision for me. Just a bit nervous about the anesthesia part. Looks like we are all on our way to a happier, healthier 2015 and renewed energy! I can't wait! p.s. Just thought I would add....I am understanding that one of the side effects of WLS is feeling cold....well, bring. it. on!!! Menopause has me flashing like a police bubble and I am so looking forward to feeling cold, and shopping for sweaters will not be a bad thing.

Hi All, I hope you don't mind if I join your group. I am a 55 year old married, mom of 3. I work full time at a job that requires standing the entire 8 hours and with this weight, it has become a chore and is really, really painful on my hips and legs and feet! I am having surgery Dec. 3rd (pending ins. approval) and am so excited and nervous. You have all been such an inspiration to me. I look forward to learning even more from you than I already have. So love how you support each other and share information. Three more weeks and maybe I can be of some help to others as you have been!

I'm right there with you all, my date is Dec. 3rd. So excited and nervous at the same time. Sad that it has come to this point, but happy there is finally a solution for me. I look forward to sharing our journey and happiness!

I have a co-worker who had the surgery a few years back. I remember when she began losing, I asked her what she was doing, as it was working so well. She looked fabulous and healthy. I was on weight watchers and struggling to lose 1/2 a pound and she was dropping tons. She replied just diet and exercise, low fat, high Protein. It was the truth. Shortly after I heard through the grapevine that she had the sleeve. I don't know, I was kinda hurt that she omitted the fact. I mean, she owed me no explanation, and I understand that. The problem, in my head, was that here I was desperate to get this weight off, and I mean desperate. I even ordered lizard spit from China and injected that into my body. I tried HCG, weight watchers, Jenny, Nutri-system, phentermine, topiramate and every other trick in the book. I was desperate. I wish she would have told me about the surgery. I wish she would have had the confidence to school me in her new way of life. We are all different and have different privacy issues, but I will tell anyone who asks. I have felt like a failure in this weight loss thing and if I can help anyone overcome that feeling, then darn it, I am going to. It is awful to sit and think, why can everyone else do it and I can not? What is wrong with me?? I cannot wait till my surgery date.....I'll be the one shouting from the rooftops!

I vote do it! By Thanksgiving Day you should be able to go to your in-laws and relax while sipping nice, warm turkey broth. Instead of stuffing yourself silly, you can sit back and reflect on this wonderful holiday and all of the things you are thankful for, including your new tummy and the years you are adding to your life with your beautiful family. Lots to be thankful for, I think. Good luck in your decision.

I don't think I can add you, you have to go to that board and post....I think. Go back to the main forum page and keep scrolling down till you get to the "Gastric Sleeve Surgery Support Groups" if you scroll down a bit further, you will see the monthly groups. I posted in the Dec 2014 group there. I'm not too sure how all of this works either....kinda fumbling around in the dark! Hope that helps.

I was given a Dec. 3rd surgery date. I am so excited I can't stand it. It feels like it took so long to get to this point, when in reality it has only been since May. I cannot wait!!!!

Hi Everybody! I am looking forward to following everyone on their new journey. I got my date....December 3rd. Cannot wait - like a kid waiting for Christmas. Just can't wait to see all of the success that comes to us all! Good luck and may the time fly by.

I wish you two the best on your journey! I am going to join the "December" group and follow everyone there. I can't believe it is almost here. Oh my gosh, I have so many hopes built on getting this weight off. I want to have more energy and less pain. I want to get out there and live this life of mine again instead of being exhausted from working 8 hours and having no get up and go to go anywhere else! I am ready.

Good luck today!

Most people have no idea what it feels like to be obese. It is physically and emotionally draining. I don't think that the people that care about us see the "fat" us. I am sick of making myself invisible so no one will notice the fat girl in me. One of my male co-workers thinks I am "chunky"....not morbidly obese! He thinks that because I work every day and am not bed bound that I could just add a bit of self control and exercise and voila....skinny! I am 100 pounds over an ideal weight for my height....I do believe I passed "chunky" about 75 pounds ago. He means well, and I am not offended, just sad that he is so very uneducated in the school of "chunky". I sure wish I was one of the lucky ones who have a great metabolism. I would love to have their energy. In my case, every female in my family is obese, aunties included. I don't have genetics on my side. I am so ready to be lighter, healthier and have energy to get out and move again. This is definitely a gift I am giving myself. I want my health back and if I have to go through this crazy surgery to get it, then so be it. Good luck on your journey....maybe we are all crazy!

There is a guy at work who was just bragging about his wife getting implants. He heard that I was getting hoping to get sleeved by the end of the year. He wanted me to know he was concerned that I would decide to go this route instead of hitting the gym and counting calories. Never mind the fact that I have been obese for almost 30 years now and have tried every diet in the book and then some. I just said, you know, I am doing this to get healthy. Me trying to do this on my own is almost the same as your wife WISHING for bigger boobs. It isn't going to happen. She did what she did to make her feel better, why is that any different that me doing what I am doing? I just want to feel healthy again. He did not see the connection.....eh, I tried! It's okay, everyone has their own path...I'm trying to make myself a new one.

You are a beauty! You have come so far in just one year. Celebrate what you have done for you and your life. The journey you have been on is impressive and I hope you truly take a few moments to realize the gift you have given to yourself. 95 pounds......95 pounds. I can't wait till it is my turn to be sleeved and my journey begins. Some day I hope I will be able to say I lost 95 pounds! I'm proud of you and hope you take the time to be proud of yourself. You are full of awesomeness!

Today I saw the psychiatrist and also had my final appointment with my doctor. Got all of the paperwork together and added the medical clearance letter. Afterwards, I dropped the paperwork off at the surgeon's office. Now all there is to do is wait. The surgeon's office will call me in a couple of days to schedule the consultation. I sure wish I could have made that appointment today. I am more than ready to do this! Hopefully, I will be able to get in for the consultation by next week. Crossing fingers (cuz I can't cross my darn legs)!

I started the process on June 30th. It really has not been that long....just feels like it. Ya know, once you make up your mind about something, you want it right now!!! My insurance has the 3 month medically supervised diet stipulation. I truly think that is such a ridiculous requirement. I am hoping to hear from the surgeon's office by Tuesday at the latest. Feeling like a kid waiting to go to Disneyland!! Strange, huh?!?!?!

Had my chest x-ray today, having blood work tomorrow and see the psych on Tuesday. The paperwork goes to the Bariatric center Tues. afternoon and I'm not sure what happens after that....maybe the appointment with the surgeon, finally? I am getting so very anxious to have this over with! "Patience, grasshopper"....hmmmm.

I am probably being too optimistic, but am hoping for the 1st week of December. Your stats look like you are doing great! How does it feel? Can't wait till I can get back into a body that I recognize! Keep up the great work!

You look amazing, and happy!

Just wondering if those who have already had the surgery and lost some weight notice any difference in flashes or general aches and pains? I have hot flashes that feel like a volcano is living inside of me. Sweat beads up at my hairline and face - even under my eyes! Horrible visual, I know...sorry. I am hoping the weight loss will alleviate some of the back, hip and shoulder pain I have and maybe even some of the heat I generate in this big 'ol body of mine.

Thank you belalulu. I will try it!

Thank you! I have not had surgery yet. I was wondering if the surgery helps to get rid of some of the above symptoms. I am hoping that I will be one of the ones that feels cold!