Starting my journey

[grleon 1]

Hi my name is grace and I am 35 year old mother of 2. I am starting the process of getting everything done for my surgery . I'm a little scared but also excited about what 2014 will bring

[BrantS1976 243]

Good luck to you Grace. I was recently right where you are. I had my surgery October 24th. It is a bit scary, but it will be the best things you ever did for yourself.

[Covey75 2]

Hi Grace, I am also a mother of 2, I'm 39 & I got my date for my surgery today, 15th April, do you have a date yet?

[grleon 1]

Hi Grace, I am also a mother of 2, I'm 39 & I got my date for my surgery today, 15th April, do you have a date yet?

not yet I am hoping to get it soon

[McButterpants 2,846]

Best of luck to you, Grace.

You will find loads and loads of information here - you will also find great support.

Welcome.

[BrantS1976 243]

Nice date. You will forever remember tax day as the anniversary of a day when your life changed for the better.

Hi Grace, I am also a mother of 2, I'm 39 & I got my date for my surgery today, 15th April, do you have a date yet?

[carolinateacher 2]

It is great to hear from people who have similar stories. I am a 36 year old mother of two. I was sleeved on Jan. 6 and everything is going great. Feel free to message me about any questions you may have. I'm keeping a daily journal of my experiences as well as what I'm eating and drinking. Good luck!

[Lioness813 52]

It is great to hear from people who have similar stories. I am a 36 year old mother of two. I was sleeved on Jan. 6 and everything is going great. Feel free to message me about any questions you may have. I'm keeping a daily journal of my experiences as well as what I'm eating and drinking. Good luck!

Hi Carolinagirl, I'm scheduled for 1/29....super excited!!! How has your recovery been? I'm 38... Mother of 3. Would love to hear a lil bit about your journey!

[carolinateacher 2]

Recovery has actually been really easy for me. I know you will hear this a million times, but within a couple of hours of surgery, I was up walking, walking, and walking some more. My surgery was Monday afternoon at 4:00 and I was home Wednesday. I started an all liquid diet Thursday, and my doctors requires me continue that for 14 days. I have not been hungry at all and I've even cooked for my family since, and I've had no desire to taste what I was cooking. I have been walking at least 30 minutes a day and I've even been working out slowly on my elliptical. I haven't felt this good in quite a while. My doctor wanted me out of work for 2 weeks but I feel like I could of gone back today! The only sad news is that I've only lost 3 pounds but I'm trying to keep my head up and not get discouraged.

[Jerziegirl 42]

Hi, I am also a mother of 3 in NJ. I have a tentative date of March 3rd and I'm excited and nervous all rolled up into one! I have the band now (hasn't worked in 5 years) and I am having it removed, hernia repair and sleeve revision all in one day! Any advice or support would be great!