buckeye_girl40 203 Posted July 25, 2012 Hello everyone, This is my first post on here so I thought I would introduce myself. It seems like my journey has been a lifetime ... I have struggled with my weight all my life. Lose some re-gain even more than I lost... I have done every diet known to mankind with the last attempt doing the Optifast diet... and as usual, no weight loss. So I started researching wls.... had my initial consultation on July 14th and with help from Dr. Nunn at Barix Clinics decided to go with the sleeve. Surgery is set for October 31st... I'm so excited to get this done... the thought of actually being healthy is so exciting! Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Cora Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted July 25, 2012 OMG Cora! you will start the new year as a new you! Halloween for your sleeve! That is like having Halloween for your birthday! Congradulations - get prepared! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye_girl40 203 Posted July 25, 2012 Hello and thanks for replying .... I know, right! ! When they told me that I was approved and started rattling of dates , Halloween came up and it's like that's the one! ! Good things happen on this day..... after all, my daughter is a Halloween baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mzluvee 41 Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome, and congrats on a Sleeve date. Wishing you the best on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye_girl40 203 Posted July 25, 2012 Thank you ... it's nice to be able to talk to people that understand, that's been there. To be able to show your excitement without being judged by nay sayers on wls. Again thanks, will keep you posted on things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCsleever63 53 Posted July 25, 2012 Hi I'm a newbie today too. My name is Dawn and I live in North Carolina. It is great to be able to hear from others all the same and crazy things that I am feeling and going through. I have only told 4 people I'm not sure if I should be ashamed or excited. I just received my approval letter this week so I am waiting for a date, I have to say this insurance process went a lot faster than I thought it would. I look forward to hearing all your stories, successes and tips. I'll be 50 in April and I want to tuen it as a new me! Thanks for listening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye_girl40 203 Posted July 25, 2012 Hello Dawn and welcome! ! You should be excited because this surgery if you're anything like me could save your life. I haven't told anyone except my husband and 2 children.... but only because of not wanting to be judged. Good luck on your journey, keep me posted... we can do this !! Again welcome and God Bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzblacque 11 Posted August 5, 2012 Hello, my surgery date is September 5th also with Dr Nunn. He performed my lap band surgery and he is great. Good luck with your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye_girl40 203 Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks and good luck to you as well..... I'm not going to Barix now due to being self pay, I'm doing mine with Dr. Alvarez in mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites