Hello
I just ran across this forum. It will be nice to see how people closer to my age are handling things. I'm 28, and have been heavy all my life. I remember being a cute skinny kid when I was about 8 and it went down hill from there. I hit 380 and have not been able to get pregnant so enough is enough.
I've mostly been on the Duodenal Switch forum since that is the surgery I will be having on July 29th. I'm super excited, scared, nervous, and READY to get this surgery done.
20 Days! I'm guess I will be put on the two week liquid diet Friday when I go for my pre-surgery appointments. I'm not looking forward to it, but its a sign i'm that much closer so YAY! I've lost 13 pounds so far pre-op and hope to lose about 15 on the liquid only diet coming up.
I can't wait to read all of your stories and go on this life changing journey.
DS completed on 7/29/13
HW 379 SW 354 CW 190
Down 189 pounds
welcome to the boards!
I am still pre op - it is a whole long drawn out process in Ontario, Canada because the healthcare system pays for it.
but what I see is that everyone is really happy with the choice, and those who have it later in life wish they hadn't waited so long.
Thanks! I hope you are able to get the surgery soon. My process has gone pretty fast and I'm so happy for it. When I made up my mind to have it I was ready to get it done. I made up my mind in May and I'm scheduled for surgery July 29th :). 18 1/4 days!! I can't wait.
It sucks that you have to wait but great that it will be paid for. Pre-op alone I've put in about $1,200. My insurance will cover most of the surgery but I'm sure they will find a way to bill me for something.
DS completed on 7/29/13
HW 379 SW 354 CW 190
Down 189 pounds