It's all i think about

[perk4756 259]

Glad you got a Dr you could get to take care of the issues. Welcome to the forum

[SharonTX 32]

My husband is coming with me and we will be at florence hospital and the hospital hotel June 16th - June 21st I am also a forum stalker. It is in my nature to research, research, research- especially something as big as this ! I was originally going to have the surgery done in Fort Worth at the self-pay price of 11k. I would have been willing to pay that price if the surgeons were far better here than in Mexico, but I just don't see a difference and it seems that the experience in Mexico (with the right surgeon/hospital) may even be better. I guess we'll see !

Right on...finally found someone who is going to be at the same time as me...are u going alone ? We should be friends lol

Hi all..
i am in this catagory too. I am consumed by the fact my surgery is in 30 days. Yep 30 days. i am self pay in Mexico with Dr. Zavalza so I didnt have the 6 month wait that I have seen on here...but it has been 3 months since I chose to do this. My biggest thing is stalking forums...lol even some Facebook groups that I been added too.
It goes over and over in my mind. I am trying to stay focused on how hard it is going to be right after when we are learning to eat. But I am still keeping on eyes on the big prize.
So excited for everyone...good luck and stay strong..

Mine is June 17th with Dr. Zavalza

[Rochellevsg 38]

Lol I did. When I first decided to get the surgery I literally spent hours reading stuff and watching YouTube videos. This lasted a couple of days. I eased up through the months of my supervised diet, but now that I'm so close to actually having the surgery (4 weeks to go), I've started back obsessing lol. I'm just so excited I can't help it lol.

[bvenegas 89]

So i have only got as far as setting my first appt up and all but this has consumed me its all i think about ever since i have decided to do this i can see myself buying smaller clothes getting on a roller coaster running with my daughter i want this so bad has anyone been like this i cant spend the next 6 or 7 months doing this lol

I too was obsessed! We're all on the same boat so you're on the right website. Great support here and my advise: start putting into practise most of the information your nutritionist offers you. It will be easier in the long run. My sleeve date is on Monday 6/1 it's been a heck of a rollercoaster. Good luck!

[perk4756 259]

Yes I see myself lving life again. It is so exciting to think about.

[notforthefaint 264]

glad to know that I am not the only one obsessing, reading the forum and watching tons of youtube videos!

[downsizingdiva 459]

I was the same way!

[Bobbe Schu 53]

It's not obsessing to want to be informed or to interact with others who are on the same journey!!! It's called "due diligence!" I'm thrilled that I've found this site AND that we have the technology today to obtain so much information -- not to mention making so many NEW FRIENDS!!!

[FunBetty 0]

I am new to this forum and just passed my psych eval yesterday. I have not been able to sleep well, thinking about how much weight I am going to lose. I also see myself having fun, more energy, finally off some of my meds. I am so excited!! My surgery will not be until September due to all the documentation that I must do.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@FunBetty The time may seem to drag, but you need this time. (I didn't like hearing that either, but it's true). It will be here before you know it!!

[nikkiperezcassar 36]

So happy to hear others in the same boat! I go from sheer excitement to total devastation at the thought my surgery won't be approved! This is going to be the longest 6 months of my life!! All I do is watch videos, read books and posts, I think I'm driving my husband insane.

[jennolsen 140]

This is my first time on this website and of course first post. I am totally obsessing over the details too. My insurance company is not very forthcoming with details so that makes me nervous. I am following the preop requirements from my surgeon because insurance had nothing to add. I have high expectations and am terrified that I will get denied by insurance. Also very nervous about the wait. I am glad to hear so many others are having the same concerns. I am so excited I have been talking about it a lot. I am regretting talking about it so much. I have gotten mixed reactions. Some are super supportive others tell me how I don't need it and should just be able to do it on my own. I am a nurse and have recently reconnected with a previous coworker that has bariatric surgery patients on the floor she works on. She didn't have much positive to say. Probably the most defeating conversation this far. I like that I found this outlet of supportive people to express to. Thanks you all for listening.

[perk4756 259]

I am obsessed with having this too. All I think about constantly. The wait is stressful itself. Then I guess they don't submit for final approval until everything is completed. I'm having m9ne in August. Would love to have a date to shoot for though. But time is passing a little faster than I imagined and I've learned so much on this sight. Hardest biggie for me getting ready for surgery was quitting smoking. Glad I did, but extremely hard