First appointment today

[Jillzamus 0]

Hi to all! My first appointment with my surgery is this afternoon. I'm not sure what to expect. I think it will be going over paperwork, weighing and picture taking. I've already gone to a seminar a while back. I'm very excited..a little nervous. Reading all the posts is very helpful. It's great to be able to read about other peoples experiences. I kind of feel ashamed...like people will think I'm taking the "easy way out" instead of diet and exercise without surgery. So, I haven't told many people about it. Have any of you felt this way? Any advice on how to feel better about it? My family is super-supportive. They think it's the best idea ever. I've felt for a long time that the more I weigh means the less I'm worth. I'm ready to have some more self-confidence and to be able to have more energy to be able to do things like play with my dogs. I'm ready for the journey.

[krysimarie04 0]

Hello!!! How did your first appointment go? Mine is today and I have no idea what to expect!! I am not really telling a lot of people about it, either. Just family, boyfriend, and a few good friends that I know will be supportive. Its hard enough to make this decision, I don't want any negativity from anyone. My Dad is beyond supportive, but my Mom is kind of on the fence... I think she sees it as the easy (but extreme) way out.

[Jillzamus 0]

My first appointment was just talking to the doctor and making appointments. It was easy. He did put me on a diet of nothing but slim fast for 2 weeks before my surgery... that seems impossible to me, but we'll see. NO food for 2 weeks? I'll be one irritable girl. Good luck with your appointment today. Let me know how it goes.

[Brockbabe82 0]

Congrats to both of you on the start of happier and healthier yous. Good luck to you both!

[krysimarie04 0]

Well I had my appointment today! I met with the doctor and he told me that he wants me down to 132lbs... my starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5, so that's 82lbs. I'm amazed that he told me I'm basically carrying around the equivalent to 2 of those big 5 gallon Water jugs around all the time for no reason... that's really what threw it all into perspective for me. SO, I have to do a 6 month low carb supervised weight loss program, and I scheduled all of my appointments.... so hopefully when Jan 2010 rolls around, everything will fall right into place!