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[Josho 7]

Hi my name is Jo and I live in Israel but original from England. I have 4 kids and I'm 43 years old.

Also struggled with my weight from a young age. Kids at elementary school used to call me names. Miss Piggy was a popular one as I had blond hair and a little nose.

After years of dieting (mostly failing). I got my gold pin once at weight watchers. I decided wls was my only hope this was 3 yrs ago.

But my husband was against it. He was worried it was dangerous and its wasn't going to help my bad eating behaviour.

3 years later and my health has gotten worse due to my weight. After doing some standard blood test my husband realised how important wls was to me.

I am now in the process. Done all the test and evaluations with nutritionist,doctor and psychologist. Just waiting for them to decide if I'm cleared for the surgery. It takens them 5 days to decide. Each day feels like a week!!!!

I have know idea how long it takes to get a date for surgery after they decide. "They" being the medical staff at my health insurance centre.

I found this group about 2 months ago and have found it amazing, full of information, support and great ideas.

I look forward to posting my (please G-d) surgery date.

Goodnight and Peace to all♡♥♡

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Welcome, @Josho. You are in the right place for support.

I was sleeved April 20 in the U.S. (Lexington, Kentucky -- the horse capital of the world) and couldn't be happier with my decision, recovery, and progress.

It took me a lifetime of being obese and several years of being at the end of my rope to finally decide to have surgery.

Once I started considering the surgery I tried to learn as much as I could. Honestly, the worst part of the whole process is where you are right now --- waiting for final approval and a surgery date.

Have faith that everything will work out the way it's supposed to, when it's supposed to.

[choosehope 233]

Welcome! Hope all your planning goes smoothly. I'm awaiting my final clearance and hope to schedule surgery the second week of September.

[Josho 7]

Thanks for your reply it helps to have people to chat to that understand where you're coming from.

[vhude 41]

I finally have my approval and go for pre op appointment August 17. Get surgery date then! Always feel like I am waiting!