Recent content by valdis

Thanks Everyone!!! I'm just a little freaked out by the pre-op diet now especially starting the full liquids on the 18th. I've already been warned that if I don't stick to it, they will know as soon as the scope goes in. If I didn't listen I'll be closed back up and there will be no surgery.

I didn't hesitate!! I'm so ready to get it over with.

I'm a veteran, also work at a VA hospital. Not every VA offers this especially not the one I work for. That will be the biggest challenge you will come across. Is there any other VA clinics or hospital outside of your immediate area? I'm having mine done at my MTF since my spouse is still...

Orginally I was told by the coordinator last Thursday that my surgery would be the 3rd of March. But I finished my checklist yesterday and dropped it off in her office and as soon as I walked in this morning (work) she called me to ask when I wanted to do surgery. First available was the 25th so...

congrats!! I just started my WL journey as well. my first appt. is next Friday with surgeon and bariatric coordinator. Then I see the nutrionist starting on the 6 of Jan for the next 4 months since Tricare requires 16wks of a documented weight loss program. They wouldn't accept my years of...

I'm in that same boat. I did end up having to tell my closest co-worker just because she kept asking why I was having soo many appointments. If it wasn't for that she wouldn't even have known. My husband knows and has been onboard with me through the process of going and seeing my primary doctor...

Feeling very welcomed Thank you all!! I think I've read everything I've could get my hands on. So as of right now, I just can't wait to find out what the doctor thinks is best. And keep following everyone here. As of now, the only person that I've told is my husband and we both sat down and...

Hi All, I came across this site while doing my research and decided to join for the support and real info from real people. My long journey begins on January 3rd with my initial appointment. But surgery won't be for a good 4-5months out being that the surgeon is currently deployed for 4...