To all of you that ever responded to my posts

I wanted to take this time to thank you for all your words of encouragement.  The comment from my post from last night that really stood out came from hwag5149   I read what you said over and over.. I even  spoke to my dear mil and she said the same thing if your not ready don't do it. But then she put in her reminders, She reminded me that my doctor told me if I didn't do this soon my next step was some form of insulin.  She reminded me how I cry every time my picture is taken because I can't stand to look at myself.  She reminded me of my beautiful grand baby that I want to see grow up. 
My biggest wall is getting over the lap band.  Had I not got through that I know I wouldn't have the fears that I have now.  I am usually not a debbie downer but I am so scared of failure that I was willing to not try. 
Thank you all for your support and keep posting the good the bad and the ugly... I need to know what I am in for.  Yes I am moving forward with the sleeve. 

Jill

Congrats on your decision . . . .it has been the best decision I have ever made!! 

good for u! my mom is a failed bander and i've been talking to her about the sleeve.... i know she will have that same type of fear but i really hope she goes thru with it and leans on me for support because i know we will be better off for  it! thx for sharing ur story n ur fears... i've told her about this site but i dont think shes been on it yet... i hope once she does, she finds inspiration in stories like urs :-)

Congratulations on making your decision. That means the hard part is over!  I started out at 400 lbs last fall and today I'm already down to 328.  I still have a long ways to go but I'm making good progress.  Getting the VSG is one of the best decisions I've made in my entire life.  The VSG is becoming more and more recognized.  Yesterday, I visited my Gastroenterologist for the first time (my previous years of a fatty liver condition caused some liver damage so I was getting that assessed, its all good now) and when I told him I'd had the VSG he lit right up and said, "Wonderful, the VSG is the WLS of the future".  Well I am for one so pleased I did my research and got the VSG now, not in the future.

All the very best to you and please stay in touch.  Thanks for your very considerate post and know that I'm wishing you the very best and sending all good thoughts your way.

~Nann

I had a failed lap band too, so I know the fears, the doubts. I am so glad I went through with vsg. You will do fine and you will look back and be glad you chose the sleeve. Good luck, just come to us for support on the journey!

I am so glad you have been encouraged here. I am just going through the same things and scared to death.  Thanks for posting with your honesty, it made me think I need to focus better, start making better decisions on my health and go for it..  Go Jill...

Move forward and be strong in your actions and attitudes.  Work on your mind and emotions as well as your body. 

This is as much of a mental game as a physical one, so get tough, get selfish and get strong so you can succeed at this! 

Best wishes!

 You'll do great! I am so happy with my sleeve. Best of luck to you!

I am a failed banster too!!! Saw in another post that you just got approved!!!! Fantastic!!!! I go for my last visit to dr. tomorrow before they send to get approval from isurance tomorrow. Hopefully I am right behind you!!!!