Hello! New here!

Great board...I am glad they added it. I have a 61 BMI and I guess I have a hard time believing that I am a "Super Obese" person! Denial, I guess! I have had my consultation with the surgeon, my first visit with the psychologist, and my first nutritionist visit is Thursday. I am trying to watch what I eat and am learning a lot about when I over eat..but I still have my bad moments..it is a constant struggle..like it always has been..I have a goal of losing 20 pounds before surgery. I also have to have an upper GI, and then I am all set. I just had a cardio workup a month 1/2 aqo so that was taken care of...I have shortness of breath and my PCP sent me there....My surgeon gave me a goal of 155 pounds to lose, which is a person...and it would take me where I was when I was when I first found out I was pregnant with my first son 21 years ago...but dang..I want to lose 200 pounds...we'll see...I really would be happy with -155 - who wouldn't be! I just need that approval from insurance and then I will let myself believe that this will happen...I am afraid to want it so bad..and then get disappointed... Thanks for letting me vent....I need to! Have a great night! Nancy

Nancy, Welcome. Isnt this board just what we needed? I am pre-op also and in the middle of the dreaded "process". My BMI is 56. I try not to look at it as losing enough weight for another person......OMGoodness..........thats a mountain i just cant climb! Good Luck to you and stay in touch.