excited yet nervous

[BigSexxy 2]

I have been a member for a few weeks and have been doing a lot of reading but no posting.

It has taken me 2 almost 3 yrs to decide to have the procedure done.

I have hbp, pre diabetic, elevated cholesterol and I have to take ibuprofen and muscle relaxers for my lower body joint pain.

I will be 35 this fall and I am ready to reclaim my life, I can't keep up with my 4 yr old and I often opt to stay home because I feel uncomfortable with all the weight I have put on.

I am 5'10 and 340lbs. Although I have been plus sized most of my life I was smaller at 200lbs. Since the birth of my child I have yet to get under 300lbs.

I found out Friday (6/25/11) that I have gotten approval for surgery after a month of waiting. In a week I go in for pre surgery counseling.

I am hoping that I can get a date for late July early August.

I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am worried about excess skin, I know some people who have had the procedure and they have not had issue with it and i am hoping that if i do have any that it will be minimal. I have been considering doing boot campy pre surgery, would this be of any help?

[Epiphany 1]

Congratulations on your approval!!

I'm new to this site, too & have been reading everything I can @ VSG!

Could you please tell me what you mean by "boot camp"?

I'm assuming you mean exercise of some sort?

Looking forward to hearing more about your experience!

[AutumnBlueCarmen 4]

Hi Big Sexxy,

I'm so excited for you! This surgery will change your life. You will do great!

As far as the boot camp, I would say not to do anything that will overexert you and possibly hurt you or your joints. The boot camp classes we have here are pretty intense! It is just my opinion...but I think just some simple walking or low impact would be better for now. I need to take my own advice...because I know in the past I've gone full force TaeBo and things.

I can't wait for my surgery and start a new chapter in my life. I can't wait to see how you progress! Good luck Girl!!!

[biggriz 3]

Hey Big Sexxy,

Congrats on your approval!!!!! :rolleyes:

We have very similiar stats - I'm 5'11" and 350. Looking forward to watching your progress and encouraging you along the way

[medmgr 4]

Congrats on your approval, I am going for surgery for two days - I am really not sure how much the excercise will help with minimizing loose skin - but it will help with recovery and the more weight you lose before surgery, the easier it will be for the doctor and you will have less risks of complication. Excercise is a very good thing and will help you achieve your goals.

That being said, I would STRONGLY agree with Carmen in that you don't want to jump into boot camp. I started my excercise program in February doing 35 minutes on the elliptical at low resistance - I am now up to 65 minutes at high resistance. I also started lifting weights then (highly recommended by my surgeon for weight loss - will have to stop after surgery till I get clearance) and have since doubled the amount I lift. Please start slowly. As far as boot camp goes - I can excercise longer and harder than most skinny people, but I am in no way ready --- yet!! Don't feel bad about not being able to jump right into boot camp though, if we wanted a fair measure with everyone else, if they weighed 150 they would need to carry an extra 200 lbs worth of Water bags strapped to thier bodies - and THEN we will see!!!

[BigSexxy 2]

Thank you all for the support. My family is very uncomfortable with my decision. They think i'v always been a big girl and they are worried that I will get to small and that I will have major complications. So I'm so glad to have found a place to share and learn.

Thank you all again!

[myrori 55]

Congrats! Despite what other thinks, this boils down to you and what you want only! You know you best!