Starting My Journey

[panda_sam 1]

hello everyone im starting my journey to get my gastric sleeve. ive been over weight my whole life (the little bit that ive lived) im only 19 and pushing past 300 pounds. i finally had my appointment and was disappointed to find that im going to have a waiting time of 6 or more months before my surgery, even so im exited and cant wait till it happens! i would just love some info like what did you guys do to keep yourselves sane during ur waiting period and what seems to be helping you lose the most weight post-op. really anything u have to say would help me learn more info and greatly appreciated. <3 :wub:

[bigjoe102 232]

Having a waiting period is good for a couple of reasons. The most important is going to get mentally prepared for the big change that is comming. Post op you are going to loose weight as long as you follow the rules. I lost 85 lbs prior to my operation. That helped me out alot for the surgery. It made it easier for the surgeons to work. I spent alot of time on here gathering information. Good Luck!!!!

Go Celtics!

[bigbyrd 1]

Hey! I am having my first appointment this month...hoping I dont have to wait to long to get it done. I am sure that it is hard having to wait but look at it this way it took years to get over weight and in just a few months you are on your way to getting rid of all the unwanted weight! You have 6 months to start window shopping for new clothes!

Congrats! Take care!

[Mzluvee 41]

The 6months will fly by, funny how we can be fat all our lives but now want to hurry the process up. We are just excited and want that Sleeve already,lol.

[bigbyrd 1]

You are exactly right!

[SoulWarden 17]

I went to the dr for my post op 1 wk followup. Started at 314 and now 1 wk out 297. Lost 17 lbs.

[Mzluvee 41]

I went to the dr for my post op 1 wk followup. Started at 314 and now 1 wk out 297. Lost 17 lbs.

Good for you comgrats!