Someday160 0 Posted January 13, 2011 I am a life long dieter...read a journal I wrote when I was 8 and even then I was talking to myself about losing weight. I've been a pauing member/meeting attender with WW for numerous years and although I love the program, I still struggle with Portion Control, emotional eating and general grazing. I see a therapist to help with the emotional aspects...and that has helped. I do WW and that has helped...especially with improving overall healthy food selections. But......highest weight of 273 led me to a WLS Seminar in December 2010. I am lucky to live near a Bariatric Center of Excellence. Went for my first consultation a week later. My insurance covers the VSG and I passed the "exceeds a BMI of 40" test with flying colors. Now I am faithfully following the WW program while I navigate the insurance approval. My therapist wrote my psych evaluation and I attended a WLS Support Group Meeting. I plan to continue to attend those as continue towards surgery. I have even purchased all the stuff for the two week preop diet (got to shrink that liver!). I've lost almost 7 pounds since the seminar. I'm looking forward to having the surgery and moving on. I want to decrease the grehlins, enfirce portion control, continue WW, and WLS support group meetings. I'm hoping this site will be a great source for ongoing support and advice as well. Bring on the VSG! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eloray 3 Posted January 13, 2011 You found the right website to help you discover many aspects of VSG and landed on a gold mine of support. There are great people who love to be of service. Enjoy reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gipsprettyface 1 Posted January 13, 2011 Glad you made the decision! I too have just recently joined and have felt the support way beyond what I was expecting I also have tried WW in the past and it worked for awhile, the idea on a whole is great, just didn't quite meet my needs. I am glad to hear that you have done your research and have chosen VSG, pretty much any question you have about VSG can be answered on this site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klus263 9 Posted January 13, 2011 Welcome. I tried WW several times and the last time at work I only lost 7 lbs and I really tried. I finally decided on WLS and the doctor recommended the sleeve. I am so happy since I have had it done. I weighed 232 at my first doctor appointment and today I weigh 191 and was sleeved on Dec 1st. I never would have been able to do this, if I did not have surgery. I am loving how I feel and can't wait as I keep losing weight to reach goal. This place has been a wealth of information for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
