SunChild2012 0 Posted July 14, 2012 I am hoping to have some surgery sometime in October. I have already started the process so I am really excited about this. It feels right this time. Three years ago I attended a meeting and thought I'd give it one more shot on my own and now when I went to this current meeting I knew it was time. I just wanted to get started with an online support group so once I do have my surgery I have a good group of people to pull knowledge from. I keep thinking that in three months I will have a tool that will help me lose weight. I know it's a life long committment and I am feel I am truly ready. I have already been "practising" and have been making myself do a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day. I want to be so completely ready for when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsjones075 40 Posted July 14, 2012 Welcome. You'll get lots of info & support here. I'm currently jumping through hoops as well & scheduled to be sleeved Oct 23. Best wishes on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SML1997 308 Posted July 14, 2012 Hello and Welcome! I am pre-op as well, and I have a few more hoops to jump through before I get my sleeve. The VST community is a great place and a wealth of information. You'll enjoy it. I know I have. Good luck to you in your continued journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormWarning 194 Posted July 14, 2012 Welcome to the boards Sunchild. There are tons of amazing and very supportive people here, and I hope you find that same peace everyone else has in the many conversations we have all had. Congratulations on beginning your new journey. It is a great feeling to feel that something is actually going right for a change. I wish you all the best and hope everything works out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnana 0 Posted July 26, 2012 Hi I am new to this forum also. I am in the 2nd mo of my 3 mo weight loss attempt. I see the surgeon next Tuesday. It will be oct/nov before I can get the surgery if it is all approved. What a bunch of steps!! A lot of work to take a chance at not being approved by the insurance company. My PCP doesn't seem too interested in this process. I sure hope he does what is needed. My BMI is under 40 but I have the co morbidities. I will be glad when I walk through the waiting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites