Newbie here

[kimmy275 0]

Hey all! I've been reading some posts here for a week or so and thought I should say hi. I'm in the very beginning of the process. Just had my first visit with the social worker last week so I have a bit to go. I also just decided to go with the sleeve. I was pretty torn between the sleeve and bypass but now I have my mind made up. I'm not sure yet if I will need to do the 6 month diet first or not...I don't think my ins requires it but I think my sw might make me because she feels like I definately have some emotional eating issues. She's having me do a mindful eating class which is 2 mos long.

I just really can't wait to get my surgery and have a fresh start. I'm so tired of feeling like crap all the time from being overweight!

[FlawedMan 6]

Hi Kimmy.

Congrats on your decicion to take control of your life.

Your journey won't always be easy, but you have found a helpful bunch here at VST to turn to when needed.

FM

[bbandre0828 0]

Research research, find the right doctor and you will be fine! congrats as well for your decision. i got sleeved in Tijuana in march! best thing i ever did =)

[New start 4]

Hey all! I've been reading some posts here for a week or so and thought I should say hi. I'm in the very beginning of the process. Just had my first visit with the social worker last week so I have a bit to go. I also just decided to go with the sleeve. I was pretty torn between the sleeve and bypass but now I have my mind made up. I'm not sure yet if I will need to do the 6 month diet first or not...I don't think my ins requires it but I think my sw might make me because she feels like I definately have some emotional eating issues. She's having me do a mindful eating class which is 2 mos long.

I just really can't wait to get my surgery and have a fresh start. I'm so tired of feeling like crap all the time from being overweight!

Hey, welcome aboard! I am new too, as my surgery is in 2 weeks, though I started this journey 11 months ago. As our nurse navigator said at our support group last night, enjoy the journey, as it is a once in a lifetime life changing experience. Savor the process, not just the destination!

[ranoodle 6]

Good luck, you will find a lot of support here. I had my surgery in August and any question that I have had usually had already been asked and answered. This has been a lifeline for me through this journey. Enjoy!