Looking for a friend

[Need4Change 26]

@@fldianna - Welcome.

Where in the Lightening Capital are you located? I am in NE Florida.

I am also in NE Florida. Just scheduled my final weigh in with my surgeon for 7/30. I hope to be sleeved mid August. I have told a select few family and friends, but not many. It's not their business. I have the support of my mom, husband and kids and that's all that matters.

[Jenyp8409 200]

Hey I'm having surgery God willing on Friday July 17... It is a very big deal and you should have some support I will be praying for you...????

[Justme2015 0]

I am also looking for friends / support network. I have just recently moved to NY. My surgery is scheduled sometimes in November, all my friends have BMI's in the normal range so it is hard to discuss this with them - my husband is not particularity supportive either, I think he is a bit worried how this will affect our current social life.

[Need4Change 26]

Initially I contemplated not telling anyone except my husband. I don't want to feel judged. People have a tendency to look at surgery as taking the easy way out, when it couldn't be further from the truth. I ultimately decided that I would tell a few people that would likely find out anyway. I figured I would rather be judged for taking action, than be crudely judged for being fat. Only my MIL has been skeptical. I will prove her wrong!

I think it's important to have someone to chat with that knows what you're going through. Sometimes support best comes from people that have been there or are there now. I am hoping to find a buddy as soon as I get my date.

[wif3ysince08 18]

I'm in The Bronx, New York

[LAG4ahealthierme 76]

Hi all! I'm looking for all of the buddies I can get! I have one more lab to go (scheduled for next week) then hopefully I will have a date. Because my insurance was very quick to approve, I feel like I have been waiting forever. My immediate family knows and is very supportive. I also told my boss and one close colleague. When I told one of my best friends, she kind of flipped out, told me that all I needed was her to kick me in my ass a little harder....I was not expecting that, so I've told no one else and don't think I will. When my surgery is scheduled I think I might tell those that need to know that I'm having gall bladder surgery. Any thoughts???

[wif3ysince08 18]

Hi all! I'm looking for all of the buddies I can get! I have one more lab to go (scheduled for next week) then hopefully I will have a date. Because my insurance was very quick to approve, I feel like I have been waiting forever. My immediate family knows and is very supportive. I also told my boss and one close colleague. When I told one of my best friends, she kind of flipped out, told me that all I needed was her to kick me in my ass a little harder....I was not expecting that, so I've told no one else and don't think I will. When my surgery is scheduled I think I might tell those that need to know that I'm having gall bladder surgery. Any thoughts???

Yeah I Feel The Same Way. My Quote Is: If You Don't Have Nothing Good To Say, Don't Say It At All.

[mnlookgood 2]

Can u message specific people from the phone app? If so, how?

[nikki3 62]

That's how I feel now I feel Luke once I have the surgery & they ask how you lose weight so fast none of your business. I mean I am losing weight on my own

[kblbe98 53]

I'm in Virginia near the beach....just got my surgery date today August 6

[Formyboys2015 40]

August 4th here. Start my pre-op diet on Tuesday. I'm excited, and terrified. My family and friends are all really supportive but you can never have too much support.

[wif3ysince08 18]

Why Everybody else diet starts 1- 2 weeks before surgery. The hospital I'm going to ask to go on liquid diet 2 days before surgery

Edited July 18, 2015 by wif3ysince08

[Formyboys2015 40]

Mine isn't liquid. It's a 1500 calorie low carb low fat diet to shrink the liver before surgery. All hospitals and surgeons require different things.

[wif3ysince08 18]

Yeah, I'm having mine in Nyc

[T-Sky 5]

Yeah, I'm having mine in Nyc

. Hey there, where in NYC are you having it done. I decided on Lennox Hill Hospital. I just started my journey though. Meeting with the surgeon for the first time next month. I'm so anxious to have an actual surgery day.