Having VSG later this year

[xray-a 1]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking on this forum for a little while so I figured it was time to introduce myself. My name is Angela and I am in the process of getting approved for a VSG. My husband is also pursuing this surgery and we hope to both be sleeved by the end of the year. We will have to space our surgeries out a little since we have a soon to be 3 year old to look after.

I have type 2 diabetes which should qualify me for the surgery since my BMI is between 35 and 40. So far, I've met with the surgical PA and the NUT. I have my appointment with behavioral health scheduled as well as a follow-up with the NUT. I also have to have a sleep study consult done, which will probably be done in March. We have started implementing the changes to our diet that we need to, like not drinking with meals and trying to eliminate caffeine. I work third shift so that is going to be a tough one for me! I've also had a barium swallow and an ultrasound of my gallbladder. I don't have any reflux, but do have a few stones, so they will likely take my gallbladder out when they do the sleeve.

I am a little nervous about the surgery, but mostly I am excited for the changes ahead. I've been overweight since I was a kid. I'm really tired of feeling tired and not being able to keep up with our daughter. And the later complications of diabetes scare the crap out of me. So far, I've been able to control it with diet and exercise, but my A1c has been slowly creeping up.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and to sharing this journey with you all!

[orionburn 1,024]

Welcome! I was lurker too and once I was into my pre-op diet I finally started to post being nervous as well. It's a huge help having such a wide range of people that are in process and have had their surgeries down for years now. Good luck on your journey! It may seem like it'll take forever but time will go quickly.