sarahisgreat

Met Dr. Li and he was pretty great so far. I lost 6 pounds from orientation to today and he gave me my goal weight of 355. So another 14 pounds. Should be there by the time I take my lifestyles and nutrition class on the 20th.

P.S. Who is your surgeon?

You will do great! I see my surgeon tomorrow then have lifestyles and nutrition on 9/20. Rick was intense for sure! There were a few people in orientation who were not reading along and he was quick to stop class and point it out... yikes! I get it though, this is a huge thing and everyone should be dotting their I's and crossing their T's. I want the sleeve for sure, no pouch or dumping for me. Even if I am heavier I feel the sleeve will do just fine. I like Premier Protein shakes from Costco... give them a try. Sooo good. I haven't even looked at vitamins yet, will do that this weekend. I will let you know how much weight I need to lose tomorrow when I get back from the doctors. I don't have an issue with any number he gives me. I want to be in the best shape possible when I get on that table. It's not a race even though I would like it to be done as soon as possible. I just give it to god. It will happen when it's supposed to.

Meanlenevsg- please call your surgeon and be upfront and honest. Therapy and group meetings might be super beneficial for you as well. Good luck in your journey, I wish you the best.

Dang.... it's just a crap shoot.

Good to know... I'm willing to let it all go for better health but knowing there is possibility of a cold drink of refreshing crisp bubble water in my future makes me oh so happy!

Yes it will!... hopefully

It was good thank you! I've done so much research and have read so much that I didn't really learn anything new but it's always good to hear it all again. I'm not too keen on the no carbonation thing (I live for sparking water) but I understand I need to make a ton of changes and there is a reason for everything. I meet the surgeon on Friday and will get my goal weight which I'm guessing will most likely be 10% since I'm so heavy. I need to have him schedule a sleep apnea test as well. I just want to get the ball rolling as I'm sure I have it and will need to be on a machine for 2 months before I get a surgery date. I need to and start eating right and swimming everyday to clear my head and be as healthy as possible before the surgery. So much to do and think about but I'm so ready. How are you doing/feeling?

Thank you so much!

I would like to know your timeline as well. My orientation is the 29th as well but in SSF. I meet the surgeon on 9/1. Any insight would be very helpful, ty!

That's good to hear! Do you mind sharing how your process has gone so far? Excited for you. Good luck!