Excited, nervous, hopeful, scared

[spycbyn8re 0]

So for the last 3 years (yes, THREE YEARS) I have been thinking about getting some sort of WLS. I could have already lost my weight by now but I needed to be ready before I just jumped into this. I had my last few stabs at losing it myself and crazy at the gym every day weeks only to wind up weighing more. I think I spent about 5 hours on the computer yesterday and last night reading and looking at all the pictures etc etc etc. I knew I was ready.

I asked my husband (who works at a hospital with a few surgeons who perform the banding surgeries) if he could get me the info from one of them. He was too busy at work last night to get the information but today when I opened the paper there it was. All the information I needed.

I called the doctor from the paper and have my very first consultation scheduled for next Thursday. I am SUPER excited and ready to get this ball rolling. I'm not sure what to expect at this appointment as I did not go to a group meeting seminar. All I know is I'm ready.... excited, nervous, hopeful, and scared all at the same time!

Currently my BMI is 54.8. Man, to actually see that in writing is both a shock and scary. I know I MUST do something now if I want to see my kids grow up and if I want to be HAPPY. If I could have the surgery.... I'd have it tomorrow! But for now... baby steps towards my goal.

Ginger

[Lady Lap Band 71]

Hi Ginger!!! Congrats on your decision!!! I had looked into the surgery about 2 years before I actually got it done. Then I put it on the back burner and finally decided to go for it like you!!

It's the BEST thing I've ever done. I dont think you'll be sorry!! Let me know how everything goes! Wishing you the best!

[bandalley 0]

Way to go Ginger, i think you are right, you have to be ready to do it in every way!

Good luck to you!

[rockstar 0]

Congrats, Ginger. I was in the same boat you are in. I started the WLS process in early 09 and thought, "I'll give myself 9 months to do it myself." Worked my butt off, ate right, weighed my food... and I ended up weighing 15lbs less. In 9 months! I was doing something wrong... lol.

Anyway, congrats on your decision. I'm currently awaiting to hear from my surgeon for my date! Anxiously waiting!!