Fat2Phat2016

I haven't even had my surgery yet, but this Website is great! I have learned so much in my prep, and looking forward to great conversations after my surgery too. WELCOME!

Good Luck with your Surgery tomorrow! I know you'll do great!!!

I'm the 7th!

Good luck Tomorrow!!!

Good luck!!!

I'm 12/2 as well, moved up from 1/21. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda freaking out right now - it's less than 3 wks away and I just found out two days ago! I thought I had all this time to mentally prepare, and now it's right in front of me and I feel panicky and haven't slept since I found out. Trying to take deep breaths and just pray that the day comes and goes without a hitch. Good luck!

No long to go! R u pre-op now? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nope. I start low carb & low calorie on the 23rd. Just have to do two weeks. I have already been cutting back and been off sodas for a week. Hoping this will help me ease into it.

I am December 7th.

Hi! I am going to be sleeved on 12/7/15 in Mexico. I am more excited than nervous right now!!!!

Surgery date is December 7th in Mexico. Start my Pre-Op diet on 11-22. I'm in Kentucky. Not nervous.....Yet!

Accountant for Workforce Development. I am also the American Red Cross Coordinator at my workplace.

Thanks for all the stories. Glad I am not the only one this has happened to. Just goes to show how people who know nothing about what you are doing is suddenly an "expert". If it didn't make me so mad it would almost be comical.

I am just standing my ground with people. Telling them that this IS happening. They can support me or keep their feelings to themselves. I have to do what's right for me.

Good. Let's keep each other updated!!!

It is a funny name I made up 5 years ago and I actually like it...as do a few others based on their compliments. If we can't accept ourselves then no one else will either. With that said, I see you have over 6,000 posts, so do you have any helpful advice or information as I begin this journey? I personally think it is a great name. And I think it is awesome that someone can have fun with themselves and the name they pick. We all find humor and offense in different things. I know Fatty McFaster will succeed no matter what his name is or what anyone else thinks of it.

Good for you!!! Keeping you in my thoughts!!

I am scared of thought of possibly failing. But what scares me more is what happens if I don't try and stay obese. How long before I have a heart attack? How old will I live to be if I don't have this surgery? Those thoughts are what made me make up my mind to preceed with the surgery

I think it is really easy to get discouraged during the process. I have also felt that way and so has my husband. This is a major decision so just take time to think about it. Set down and write a pros and cons sheet. In the end you have to do what is best for you. I have chosen to have the surgery because I have finally decided I want the next 35 years of my life to revolve around me feeling better, being healthy and enjoying life after spending the first 35 loving food. Just set back and think about why you even started this process in the first place. Just know that we here on BP are here for you!!! Good luck in whatever decision you make!!

I can't wait do what you described. Me and my husband are gtting sleeved before the end of the year. We love to travel and like you we have gained weight. Hopefully next years vacation will be filled with lots of new activities and not so much food! ????

That looks delish!!!

Thanks!! I think I did too!!!

Anyone out there get denied through insurance because of where you work? I was told my insurance covered my sleeve surgery as long as I did my pre cert which included the 6 months of medical supervision. I am in my 4th month and found out today that insurance will not cover. My workplace is self insured so they get to come up with the "rules". They say they will not cover any bariatric surgery or any weight loss plan. I am so heartbroken!! ???? Anyone else have a problem like this? If so what did you do. I am ready for this awesome change in my life!!! ????

I didn't find a single health plan in Kentucky that covers it. Seem to be sticklers. I am going the Mexico route.

I looked into this but nothing in Kentucky includes in their plans. I am going to go to Mexico.

My insurance didn't cover any form of Bariatric surgery so I paid out of pocket $4250 plus airfare and went to Tijuana Mexico through Medical Tourism. Best experience ever! Michelle Thanks Michelle!! I have started the process to go to Tijuana also through Bariatric Pal. Things are looking up!