March 2013

[Jesser 295]

It's just disheartening. I know that I want and need to do this... I'm doing it whether I have support from them or not, but this entire process would be a lot easier on me if they were supportive I'm already nervous and scared to death.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

It's just disheartening. I know that I want and need to do this... I'm doing it whether I have support from them or not' date=' but this entire process would be a lot easier on me if they were supportive <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm already nervous and scared to death.[/quote']

Include them in your research findings. That plus my PCP supporting me helped my mom a lot.

Amanda Rae

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

And you won't be alone, Sleeve Buddy.

Amanda Rae

[Jesser 295]

Thank you... I really hope that I'm making the right decision. I feel like I am, but when everyone is telling you differently it's hard not to second guess yourself. I'm sure you know how it is!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Thank you... I really hope that I'm making the right decision. I feel like I am' date=' but when everyone is telling you differently it's hard not to second guess yourself. I'm sure you know how it is![/quote']

I know exactly how it is! But I've made it clear my mind is made up. Since no one is offering to pay the difference in cost to do it here... Shush with their negativity! Lol!

Amanda Rae

[zoriahdiana5 56]

I agree totally with Amanda. Don't worry about anyone but urself. U'll have the last laugh when ur looking hot n their not!

My family barely came around themselves. I didn't always have their support but that never stopped me.

Good luck girls! Wish I could go with yall but I'll be there in February! =)

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I agree totally with Amanda. Don't worry about anyone but urself. U'll have the last laugh when ur looking hot n their not! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

My family barely came around themselves. I didn't always have their support but that never stopped me.

Good luck girls! Wish I could go with yall but I'll be there in February! =)

Well then you can report back on your experience! Then we will have PV to look forward to!

Amanda Rae

[zoriahdiana5 56]

Oh no doubt about it!! PV is totally on!! =)

[Jesser 295]

I wonder how long it's going to take us to get to our goal weights???

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Are either of you on Facebook?

Amanda Rae

[Jesser 295]

Yes! Www.facebook.com/jessercat

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I wonder how long it's going to take us to get to our goal weights??? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm looking to drop 50-60 lbs pre operative to lower my BMI/risk and cost. My goal is about 165-170. I'm 5'9. It will take awhile. I'm a big girl! But fortunately I'm healthy and relatively young. That helps.

Amanda Rae

[Jesser 295]

I'm about 5'6 1/2 and my goal is 140-150. I'm just going to see how I look and feel along the way... That goal may drop more or it may go up a little more. I don't have to be super skinny. I just want to be healthy

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I want healthy curves. I don't mind being pleasantly plump. Just healthy.

Amanda Rae

[zoriahdiana5 56]

Yes, I'm on Facebook too.

www.Facebook.com/mimitorres

N I'm not trying to look skinny either just healthy. I'm really short, 4' 10", I wanna be atleast 140 as well.