kangamama

Greetings! About a month ago I made the decision to pursue WLS. I have yet to decide on my surgery, but I am feeling so, so good about this. I've already met with my GP who said that once I take the seminar Kaiser requires, she will refer me to the surgeons. My seminar date is this coming friday and I am feeling so eager to get this process started. I've been perusing the boards here since making this decision, and the information that everyone has shared has been so helpful. I'm not feeling nervous about doing this, just excited and happy. I've already started modifying my diet to increase my Protein intake while decreasing my overall calorie intake. I'm taste-testing different protein powders and shakes, and I've been pleasantly surprised with them so far. I need to start researching Vitamins the same way I've been researching protein sources as I hate taking pills. I'm hoping to find a liquid Vitamin that will work for me. With every meal, I visualize how it would/will/has changed in light of WLS coming up (hopefully soon), and being post-op. I've got the support of my husband and of the few friends I've mentioned this to. So far no one has been negative with me, and I've really appreciated that. I know this isn't a quick fix, nor will it be easy, but I think it is the right choice for me, and I can't wait to get started. I've got my fingers crossed that the surgeons think I am a good candidate, and that they can schedule me soon. I am really feeling emotionally ready to start this process and I am quite happy and excited about it.

Thank you everyone! I attended the information session yesterday and I'm feeling really good about all of this. The timeline is going to depend on how long it takes to drop 10%, and I am concerned about that -- I've been trying to lose 10% since 1995, only to continually lose a few pounds, and then gain a few more... sigh. But I really want this. The tool this will give me I really believe will be my solution, and I want it to work.