My first appointment

[kayjaywlj 3]

Hello all

Today was my first visit with my surgeon . So I'm at the beginning stage of my journey. I'm excited and nervous at the same time . I have battled with my weight for the last 10 years and beginning to get progressively worst . As a mother of five I want be around for my children . Aside from being morbidly obese I really don't have any other health issues. I joking call myself the healthiest fat chick I know.

I researched this for over a year . I have decided on going with the sleeve as it's better for me and my lifestyle. I am comfortable with my surgeon and his stats. The office staff was very friendly. The host of other doctors is going to be a killer for me because I'm trying to get as much done before September when I go back to work .( I'm a teacher) My insurance company requires 4 month weight loss program which is not as bad as I initially thought considering I only have three more to go . Also my dr said we are looking at a possible date in December which works great for me. Around the break so I don't miss any time from work

[Elode 8,093]

@@kayjaywlj That's fabulous! Welcome!

[Deana37 27]

Hello kayjaywlj hope all goes well I'm in the beginning stage as well go to my class 8/25 the I don't know where I go from there I'm also work for a school

[This-is-my-journey 124]

Hello,

i joined a couple weeks ago..just been reading topics and threads.

i have my first appointment with my surgeon and hes team on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. I am so ready for this! weight was always problem for me since i was a kid. i'm going to talk to him about the sleeve as well. my sister had it done last year and has lost 100lbs with little complications!

If all goes well i should be getting the surgery in December too

[Sharon13 28]

Hi all

I too am at the beginning of my journey, I've already seen my surgeon and have signed up for the sleeve, I have another visit in the next month to get bloods, scan and sleep test done then it's all go for op before Christmas. I'm 46 and weigh 25 stone 7lbs. As I'm paying for my surgery I only need to do a 2 week pre op diet of liquids thank god. I'm very excited/nervous all at the same time. Nice to read about others in a similar situation.

[tjstark 74]

Hey, congrats to you... good luck on your journey!