Deciding whether to schedule a date or not

[Margaret 4]

I think you'll do it. I'm a couple of months away from surgery with insurance requirements and am completely resigned to doing this and sometimes am down-right excited. My group gave me a book called, The Skinny about Weight Loss and it addresses some of your concerns. I've told my friends and am stopping alcohol, trying to get to 62 oz of Water a day and so on.....I think once I made the decision, told people, and then pretty much developed an attitude about just pressing on and not worrying over the people not especially on board with my decisions. I think having a LOT of requirements beforehand is a very good thing. This week I'll go to my first Sleeve Support group. I, too, rely on these posts for information. They are so comforting and I've learned so much! You'll do the right thing. If it's right for you, tell your friends. I didn't ask for support or approval, but told them it's what I've decided is right for me ---and that after a LONG time considering this! Good luck!

I'm relatively new to this board. I've been reading the posts for a few weeks now and have found it to be very comforting.

After researching the various options I've decided that Dr. Aceves is the best choice for me. I have a relatively low BMI and am not eligible for surgery in Canada. At first I was completely freaked out by the idea of traveling to Mexico for surgery. I feel very comfortable with that decision now.

I haven't shared this with any of my family or friends. I'm afraid that they won't understand. I know they'll tell me that I'm beautiful the way I am and try to talk me out of putting myself in danger via surgery.

I think that's why I'm chickening out calling Nina this afternoon to schedule an appointment for March 2011. I'm afraid that after I make my appointment I'll have to tell my family.

How long did it take others on this board to be comfortable with their decision and book their appointment? I'm finding it's a process for me.

[Eloray 3]

Hey there, I started looking in October 2010 at the sleeve surgery and what I notice is you come cross many emotions and issues along the way to deciding. You need to just be patient with yourself and let yourself process each new thought or feeling. Once you hurdle each new thing you become more assured with your decision. I was not going to tell anybody about my surgery but now i see there are people that are close in my life that need to know. Mind you my list is short but i slowly came around to accept this. Pondering and praying does wonders.. Enjoy your Jouney.