New to the Forum! VSG scheduled 2/29!

Hi guys! I have discovered these forums after I heard them mentioned on YouTube channel and have been reading a lot of posts, and decided to join in the fun! I just turned 39, have a 15 yr old daughter, and a 6 month old daughter! Neither of them did any favours to my body hah... so currently hovering at just under 260 lbs (5'7").

I am scheduled for my VSG with Dr Ramos Kelly for the 29th of February; figured I may as well use the special day for my special day! I start my pre op diet on the 15th of February. SO excited, nervous, in denial/disbelief that I am actually doing this after dreaming about it for a good 5 years.. I've been overweight since I was about 10 - 11, so I've never not been 'the fat girl'.

I look forward to getting to know some of you! If anyone is having surgery the same day, let me know!

I have made a couple of videos on YouTube, so people can follow my little WLS journey. 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6-TVgj8xTEMQHlO__3yhA

Thanks!

Welcome! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. You will quickly learn a lot about life immediately post op but I highly recommend finding people here who are years out and get tips/tricks/"secrets" from them as they have a lot of wisdom to offer. 

Welcome!!! I'm having my surgery 2/15, so we will be close. I'm on day 2 of my prep op diet and while yesterday was hard, I kept my eyes on the final outcome and survived. Looking forward to see where our journey take us. 

Welcome. Glad to have you.

Welcome, Paula!  I am one week post-op and doing great.  Hope your recovery from is as easy as mine has been.  I already love my sleeve!

WELCOME PAULA AND CONGRATULATIONS   YOU WILL HAVE FUN ON THIS BOARD IT COULD BE FUNNY  SAD  SARCASTIC  OR DOWNRIGHT MEAN (LOL)  BUT YOU CAN ALSO GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED..  IM SCHEDULED FOR THE SLEEVE BUT ITS A REVISION FROM THE BAND on MARCH 1.    I SEE IT IS YOUR FIRST BARIATRIC SURGERY ?  

Good luck and again WELCOME thissite can become addictive becareful  lol

rblain

Welcome!

Thanks everyone! :)

Hi Paula i am new to the page as well started an account. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery 3/1....i am nervous n excited about the new healthier life n lifestyle after surgery. I wish u much success. N keep in touch.

Welcome and congratulations making the best decision for your health and life! I also have only been overweight since I was 9- 10ish so I feel your pain. It's cool your surgery will be on leap year. That means your first surgiversary is technically 4 years from now hehe. Can you imagine where you'll be by then? :) Ask lots of question, there are no dumb questions, and you'd rather be well informed then uninformed.