Getting Excited!

[Dickson 3]

Hi everyone. We, my wife and I are getting ready to have VSG together. Sounds like June or July time frame. We have started on the "Pathway" as they call it at Madigan Army Hosp. So our first rounds of classes are complete, we have one more set of classes then we see a head doctor (lol) and will finally get to see our surgeon.

It makes it so much easier going thru this with your best friend. Having that support at home makes it very comfortable. We have only told a select few others about what we are doing. We already know who the negatives in our lives are so why put ourselves thru that? We will just lose the weight and say it's our new super diet LOL.

Have read alot of posts on here and find so many inspirational stories. Thank you all for that. Well thats about it for now. Will keep you posted on the journey!:thumbup:

[goodlife 3]

Congratulations and how awesome for you that you have someone to go through it with..you'll be able to help motivate each other!

Keep us posted on your progress!

[Maddie 9]

I think it's FANTASTIC that the two of you can do this together. Talk about a great support system! I like the "super diet" hehe.

[kalex21211 0]

What an awesome experience this will be for the both of you!

Keep us posted on your progress...

[Tiffykins 673]

Many congrats to you and your wife. Y'all will love the sleeve, and keep us posted as your date approaches. I think it's fabulous that y'all will be each others main support, and can bounce things off each other.

[CraftyChristie 62]

Hi there! Just wanted to tell you that my husband and I are doing this together also! Hoping June for me and July for him!! I totally agree that doing this with your best friend is the way to go. We are going to be a great support system for each other. I wish you all the best and let's keep in touch!!!

[pnw218 14]

Hey Dickson!

I will be in Port Orchard tomorrow! We are celebrating my MIL's birthday.

I was wondering if Madigan did any weight loss surgery. I have a gf who is a nurse there. And I was born there! : )

Congrats on your plans! I am so happy I did it!

[Mary Gordon 3]

nice to know you guys are doing it together and have total support from each other, which is really helpful. goodluck and best wishes.:001_smile:

[Dickson 3]

Tomorrow is day two of the "Pathway" We see the Nutritionist again, this time on Post-Op food choices, then to Social for stress management and then to go sit in on a support group. Looking forward to knocking off a couple more requirements prior to seeing the Dr.!

[CraftyChristie 62]

How did your appointments go today?

[Dickson 3]

Just got home a little bit ago from our second set of appointments. Today was Nutrition (Post Op) and Stress Management and we also went to a group support meeting.

Learned alot in the Nutrition class and the group was really good too.

Getting close to doing the last class then on to the Dr. Whoooo hooooo

[Tiffykins 673]

Excellent news ! ! !

[Dickson 3]

OK got my "Head Dr" appt for tomorrow. After that I can put in to see the surgeon and finally get a date! We have been starting the suppliments B-12 and Flintstones lol, still have to find a Calcium one. Now looking into all the different Protein drinks/suppliments that are out there. Will do some research online here to help out with that.

[Dickson 3]

Whew, so I'm not crazy! That went well. Have to see him one more time to go over the test he has you take then he will put in the approval and then it is off to see the Dr about when we can do the VGS!

[Maddie 9]

Not crazy huh? LOL Glad to hear all went well, hope you get a date soon. Thanks for the update.