40 Years Old, 3 Teenage Children, Ready for Change - Voorhees, NJ

For the past 15 years I have struggled with my weight. I have used Weight Watchers numerous times, hired personal trainers and nutritionists, exercised, tried different nutrition "techniques" (intermittent fasting, high protein diets, low carb diets, cleanses, etc.) but every year I continue to gain weight. I always said that since my physicals were good, that I was fine. That's until I looked in the mirror and realized my efforts weren't working. My confidence started to decline and that only made matters worse. About a year ago, my annual physical was no
longer as good as it had been before. My cholesterol was high, my BMI was well over 40 and I had developed Sleep Apnea. My primary care physician and I decided I should try Bariatric Surgery, in particular the Gastric Sleeve.

Currently, I do not have a date for my surgery. My insurance requires 90 days before I can schedule. I have completed all of my health screenings and will have my final nutritionist visit this month, which will be my 90 days.

I am really anxious and would like to get the surgery done and over with so that I can begin my journey back to health and wellness. I know that this will be a complete lifestyle change, but I am excited and determined.

I am looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you and cheering you all on as you journey forward as well. LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!!

Today, I met with my nutritionist/dietician and nurse practitioner. I have completed my testing and today we got a surgery date...MAY 24!!! I'm excited and nervous and hopeful! Tomorrow, I'm going to my first support group meeting. I am looking forward to hearing everyone's experiences and gearing up for what lies ahead!

I'm excited!!!!

I got a call from my doctor today. They hospital can't fit me in on May 24th so I am scheduled now for May 31st. I was concerned because my sons have Senior prom on June 2nd. My boys told me that they want me to get the surgery as soon as possible and miss prom as opposed to missing their graduation or postponing for a month or more. It's so awesome that my kids are my biggest cheerleaders and support system. It has been just me and them for 17 years (twin boys and a daughter) and we have been through hell and back together. They are excited as I am and I love them so much! So, May 31st!!! It's going down!!!