New member - surgery next Thursday!

Hi everyone!  I've been visiting this forum now and then for the past couple of months, and have learned so much from you all.  I'm Kammy, 43, from Eagan.  We have 3 kids - 2 that have an autism spectrum disorder, so I am currently at home managing their various therapies, etc.  Had my first appt. with Dr. Leslie in August, got insurance approval on Monday, and my surgery is scheduled for next Thursday.  Wow, things are happening so fast, and I'm excited, nervous, scared, and everything in between.  I debated between the band and the sleeve, and ultimately opted for the sleeve.  Any other sleeve folks out there?  We have a busy family life, and though I've made arrangements for help - especially the first week - I am nervous about what I'm going to feel like and what I'll be able to do.  Our kids have needs that are more significant than most, and I just will feel better the more I know going in.   Running is something that has always helped me deal with stress, and is something we have found to be successful for my 9 year-old son to keep him calm.  Even as my weight has increased, I've kept at it, and even completed a 1/2 marathon over Memorial Day weekend this year.  I'm wondering how soon others felt like exercising after surgery?  Here's hoping surgery will help increase my speed - at my current weight, my running is slower than most people walking . . . .

Hi Kammy, Congrats on ur surgery date. Mine is Oct 13th, this coming weds at United Hospital. I live in New Prague, just south of u. Im having the RNY, sorry cant help ya with sleeve info. But someone here can im sure. I wish u much luck on your surgery & recovery. Sounds like you will have your hands full with your children too. If you can get help the first week or 2, then you will do fine im sure. Good luck, keep in touch. Lori25

I would like to invite you both to our "South of the River" WLS group. This week we meet at Panera's on the north end of the Burnsville Mall. We start to gather at 8:30 AM. we are normally near the door. Look for people with water bottles and enjoying other's company. Please join us, we all want to be winners on the losing bench.

I have a DS so I'm a sleeve of sorts. LOL The VSG is considered the "first half" of the DS.

So, what's your BMI?

Surgery won't increase your speed, but the weight loss will as well as the increased stamina and energy you have!

Good luck.

Thank you all for your kind words!  @Lori - good luck to you next week!  @Paul - what day does this group meet?  My BMI is 40 right now - looking forward to seeing that number start to drop . . .

Welcome to the forum.....Congrats on your up coming surgery....

Kelly

Welcome Kammy....congrats on your approval and your upcoming surgery. That is all so exciting!!

Hope we see you here often and will enjoy hearing about your journey.

Hugs...connie d

 Hi Kammy:  I'm in Eagan, too!  Please come to coffee, I'd love to meet you.  Good luck on your surgery.