That's wonderful . But , did you mean to post this in the 9-2005 board ? This is the September 2006 board . But i am happy for you . Kathy

I'm having my surgery on Monday and have had very good support from most of the people I've talked to except for my mom. I had to explain to her all the reasons that we're doing it and how I feel like I'll be much more sucessful that all of the people she knows who've done it and are still fat. She is overweight as well and has a lot of health problems because of it, but I think she's also in a lot of denial, that there is any way to be other than the way she is now. My wife had the surgery at the beginning of this month and I'm having it next week and we're doing it for our kids because we want them to have much more from their parents than we feel we got from our own. I can understand your dad's feelings. It's a drastic thing that i'm sure he hasn't spent as much time thinking about as you have. I wonder if him visiting a support group with you or something like that would help to ease his mind? --- wait a minute, you said you live far away... hmm. well, maybe him looking around on this site would be a good idea. Anyway, I'm sure he's scared that he's going to loose you, but I'm sure you'll be able to be around much, much longer if you become healthier. I personally don't have any weight related issues like heart disease or diabetes, but my wife does. It's easy to see that she got that tendency from her parents who both have type 2 diabetes and all kinds of other health problems. If you see him having these kinds of problems, then it's really smart for you to take charge of your weight now, because there's a very high chance you could end up in the same boat as he is. I guess my advice would be to talk about how you've come to the decision for your self. I'm sure you've tried diets and weighed other possibilities. Walk him through your thought processes and struggles. It might not make him feel better in general, but it might at least reassure him that this isn't a quick-fix-fad that you're undertaking. That you actually know what you're doing. Anyway, I hope this helps. Next week we'll both be on the loosing side! See you there! Dennis

and doing well. I was released from the hospital yesterday, and since i live 120 miles away I have to stay in town until Monday after I see the nutritionist. Broth, jello, popsicles and water are my current diet . . . and it doesn't bother me. I am NOT hungry. I was very tired yesterday mostly because you do NOT sleep well in a hospital. Anyway . . . how about my surgery date twins? How is everyone?

Have a scheduled date for gastric sleeve surgery on nov.7th . Really starting to get nervous know that have the date. Will be self-pay since ins. Wouldnt cover the cost. Applied for credit from medprov and also emed loan . I would rob a bank if I had too. Well I would like to hear from anyone who the sleeve anytime any advice is welcome. Thanks.

You're probably being watched like a hawk on the losing end of things as I type this, but wanted to send my best wishes to you! I had RNY on Monday, back home today. Welcome to the Club!