Looking for someone to connect with after surgery

[jlvolkma 10]

Of course Cookies! I'm sorry I don't ream my know how to address people on here. Lol my real name is Jenna. I thought I would be nervous but I think after my appointments before Surgery I will be. I live 6 hours from my surgery site so I think that helps put it on the back burner of my mind for now.

[Amanda Elder 17]

Jenna, the dopamine test is the alternative to running on a treadmill stress test. The hook me up to an ecg and and inject dopamine to induce activity related "stress". Measures the healthiness of my heart.

[Amanda Elder 17]

@@cookies_queen I have had some worries about how my weight will come off too. I primarily carry my weight in my legs and butt and I am also petite. Welcome to our group!

[jlvolkma 10]

Amanda, That sounds interesting. I've never heard of it before. I wonder if I have to do anything like that!

I also wonder about saggy skin. I think thats what makes me nervous. Especially in my arms since they are very large. I'm going to try and get myself (once allowed) on a strength and tone routine to hopefully minimize that.

[4millyb 7]

I am so glad we have this little group! I can't believe that surgery is next week, I am getting really nervous. I am not telling the people at my office and for some reason I feel guilty about it today. I hate hiding things but I have seen so many people say they wish they hadn't told many people. What are you telling people?

[jlvolkma 10]

Milly, don't feel guilty! I actually talked to my behavioral therapist about this during my last session of the 6 month surgery program. He said that it depends on each person and there is no obligation. I'm private about things like this. I didn't even tell my siblings. Only my parents, 3 best friends and husband. I told my boss I am having surgery but didn't tell her what of and a coworker I told because she kept on me about it and made me uncomfortable and I still wish I didnt.

[jlvolkma 10]

I think that's also why I'm happy about this little group! I don't really like people all in my business like that. And my weight all my life has really been a struggle. I know people know I'm obese, but I don't like to point it out myself. Lol I'm weird like that.

[cookies_queen 74]

I am not telling anyone at work either. Primarily because I don't want to be asked 50 times a day how much have you lost. I don't want to hear all the negative crap ect... I'm sure there will be speculation but o well!

[ladee2279 29]

Hey everyone! I'm new for the most part. I'm scheduled for surgery on December 10th and I was hoping to find someone to was getting sleeved right around the same time that would want to talk. For motivation, worries, support, someone who is literally in this process at the same point in time as me. :-)

I am schedule for December 7th so we can support each other through this journey!

[jlvolkma 10]

I agree Cookies. I agree.

Hi ladee! Welcome to the little group! If you don't mind sharing, what is your height and weight? And how are you feeling about your surgery?

[Amanda Elder 17]

Jenna,

It could a test specific to my surgeon. I worry so much about saggy skin. I know the faster you lose weight the higher risk you are for more excess skin. Wonder if I will have have saggy booty skin. That would make me feel strange.

Thoughts I've often wondered... will I be just as uhappy with my skin and I was my weight...? Ughs.

[ladee2279 29]

I agree Cookies. I agree.

Hi ladee! Welcome to the little group! If you don't mind sharing, what is your height and weight? And how are you feeling about your surgery?

I am 5'8 235 pounds. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I'm concerned about having extra skin.

[jlvolkma 10]

Ladee I will day at one point I was 265 lbs and I'm 5'6. I lost weight on my own to get down to 203 and I didn't have really any sagginess. Hopefully that is helpful for you in some way!

[ladee2279 29]

Thanks

[cookies_queen 74]

I'm 5'1 240 ... Just found out today Aetna hadn't approved surgery ???? So I may not get the 9th looks like it might be 16th now, if and when it's approved. When I talked to them today they just said its still pending.. Boo hoo I am so ready I hope they get it together and approve tomorrow.