Darcia

This is inspiration! I like the last sentence....I too will b scared I might NOT get sick. My surgery is next Tuesday and right now my biggest thought is WTF will I be eating. Lol. It will b fine - I hope iam as successful as u. Iam 210 w a goal of 145. So thanks for brightening my day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's odd, I get migraines regularly and was concerned about medications but I talked to my nurse yesterday on the phone and my meds are fine to take. In fact they told me to bring them w me next Tuesday-day of my surgery-in case I need them. Mind you-I take imitrex - the injectable kind. Maybe that is worth checking into with your doctor. Living with Migraine pain is the pits! Good luck. Hope u feel better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing! Iam okay with slower in exchange for permanency. Wondering what Christmas will look like this year, and how will I ever explain at my big family dinner why I am not eating and eating and eating....and eating. #lifechanges

I just love your story....Losing slowly does have health advantages....and you are so right....could not have done it on my own. Looking forward to next Tuesday when my journey truly begins. Thank you for your input!!!

Thank you! You are doing amazing....it is an easy decision to do this but also one of the hardest I have ever made. I appreciate your words of advice, to listen to doctors AND my body...we can't wake up thin - damn it! But we have a tool that will change our lives forever....Slow and steady wins the race!

Iam self pay too....Iam going to ask the doc to push that gas out!!!! Hoping to be up and about quickly too.

YES! That's me too, exactly how I feel. My whole life has been about a diet...I have tried them all I think! Good Luck today....please keep me posted on your surgery and recovery!

That's interesting because I only have to do the liquid diet the DAY before surgery. I bet it will make it more challenging to do it after. At least u get some practice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I did do a lot of research on him. I have confidence in his abilities, that's for sure! It is such a big leap! How was your post op experience? I am 215lbs. BMI of 35. Which is why I am self pay. Looking fwd to finally having a permanent tool to help me get back to the 140's. Any tips or tricks r welcome Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I look forward to your reply Shell Renewed! ⭐️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for my VSG on November 29th with Dr Gagner. I too am self pay. So far my experience has been excellent. I was unable to see him in person (iam 6 hours away) so I had a telephone consultation. He answered all my questions and so far his support staff have been great too. Very quick to answer all my follow up questions. Admittedly, getting nervous as the day approaches. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App