amwr6582 26 Posted September 4, 2012 I met my surgeon for the first time today. He was very nice and answered any question I asked. He was so happy that I have lost almost 40 lbs already and the fact that I lost 180lbs a few years ago (even though I gained it back, it shows my willpower). My surgery date is 11/14/12!!! He believes my sleeve can help me get down to 200lbs and the rest is up to me. He reminded me my sleeve is a tool and it is up to me to use it properly. I am SOOOOOOOO excited. I have an upper endoscopy on 10/18... yuck! Hate them! Thanks for "listening" to me gush... I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 OneBigTeddyBear and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joisey01 87 Posted September 4, 2012 Congratulations!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for "listening" to me gush... I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amwr6582 Surgeon sounds great, glad he realizes that you are strong with lots of willpower many of us come to this board for "venting"/"gushing"/and pure joy/happiness all emotions are acceptable, but...... nice to hear the latter three moods coming from you now 11/14 here you come start of improved health/happiness/and a great new life anticipation is fun/enjoy good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amwr6582 26 Posted September 4, 2012 Congratulations!!!!!!!! Thanks!!! amwr6582 Surgeon sounds great, glad he realizes that you are strong with lots of willpower many of us come to this board for "venting"/"gushing"/and pure joy/happiness all emotions are acceptable, but...... nice to hear the latter three moods coming from you now 11/14 here you come start of improved health/happiness/and a great new life anticipation is fun/enjoy good luck Thank you so much for the encouragement Kathy!!!! I cannot wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lml32937 65 Posted September 5, 2012 Congrats! if there is 1 peice of advice I can offer (taking with a grain of salt of course) don't get yourself worked up or obsess on fixating on a specific weight you want to be at this time. From personal experience- Your surgeon knows what's best for you and your body type- You cannot go by the charts in doctor's offices.. Take 1 day at a time and take into consideration all of the inches, healthier choices you are making, smaller clothes, NSV's (non scale victories) etc. I did not set out with a certain poundage in mind- NEVER owned a scale until after my procedure and am very happy with my results. I have surpassed my surgeon's goal for 1st year out and am continuing to loose and feel so much better about it, my other goals and where I want to be in a year, 2, 3 etc... Good luck! you wont regret it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amwr6582 26 Posted September 8, 2012 Congrats! if there is 1 peice of advice I can offer (taking with a grain of salt of course) don't get yourself worked up or obsess on fixating on a specific weight you want to be at this time. From personal experience- Your surgeon knows what's best for you and your body type- You cannot go by the charts in doctor's offices.. Take 1 day at a time and take into consideration all of the inches' date=' healthier choices you are making, smaller clothes, NSV's (non scale victories) etc. I did not set out with a certain poundage in mind- NEVER owned a scale until after my procedure and am very happy with my results. I have surpassed my surgeon's goal for 1st year out and am continuing to loose and feel so much better about it, my other goals and where I want to be in a year, 2, 3 etc...Good luck! you wont regret it!![/quote'] thank you for the great advice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
