Krista27

My turning point was this summer. We have a rather large speed boat. I am short. I was having problems getting in and out of it which never used to happen to me. And then we were on the lake and it was hard for me to get in and out of the boat even with the ladder. That was the point where I was like this has to change. Being out on the lake is my favorite place to be...

My attacks were bad. I would have severe abdomnal pain. The last attack before removal was so bad it brought me to the ground and I could not even get up for close to 30 minutes. Thats when we went to the hospital..

I have been thinking about doing this surgery for the past 3 years. Got my first referral from my dr. over 2 years ago. I was scared and never even followed through.. I was not ready then. Then over the summer I decided it was time. I a new referral and actually followed through this time. I started appointments in August. Now I feel like time is going so slow. I just want to start my new life. I meet with my dr. on Friday and am hoping to get an idea of when my surgery will be. I am crossing my fingers it will be soon. I have grown very impatient!

I am getting so impatient. I feel like I have been on this journey FOREVER! Okay I am being a bit dramatic. I am still waiting on my surgery date will hopefully find out more at my next appt. which is like a week and a half away. I know I am nearing the end but time is going so slow!

Yay you look great!

I had three visits as well. First visit was just to talk about myself and the surgery, second was just to take a very long personality test, and the third was to go over the test. After that she cleared me.

I have PCOS as well. I am watching this thread my surgery is being scheduled very soon.

I am on chantix. I have been smoking less and less. I think I am almost done now!!

Did anyone else get put on a lot of vitamins before surgery. I got my blood tests back awhile ago and they now have me taking a lot of vitamins. I was apparently deficient in these vitamins. They added B1,B6,D,Calcium Citrate, Iron, and C. I am on vitamin overload! Thats all in addition to my multi vitamin.

I have chosen only a few people to tell. I am telling just close family and friends. My mom, dad, and spouse of course. And the I picked about three VERY close friends to tell. Luckily everyone has been supportive. I am not telling anyone else though. I am a pretty private person.

So my little update I am still smoking.. But I am going much longer periods of time without smoking and have cut in half what I used to smoke. Just hope I can make it the rest of the way there!

I just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I am currently waiting for my surgery date impatiently!

I am not sure yet it hasn't been booked. I am still doing all the pre-op stuff. But if all goes well it should be in November or December.

Hi I am Krista. I am still pre-op and new here. It was kinda hard to find the lgbt board.

I am going to Park Nicollet through the Meadowbrook clinic

Hi! I am in Minnesota as well. Just joined the forum. I am finishing up appointments as well hoping to have it scheduled either in early December or late November.

I have been considering not telling many people as well. It is a private thing to me and I am not an open book. The people I have told of course are in my support system. My spouse, my parents, and a few very close friends.