Good wishes nd healing energy coming your way!
Jo Ann

One step at a time and you willbe doing fine. Good Luck to you.

My sister is completely against my having the surgery and I am having it here in Richmond. It is so very hard to want their support and not getting it. I know it will all work out, but I wish family...

Hi! I am having my surgery on September 9. Went to a 4 hour class today on the process of the surgery and various diet stages. I am excited, scared, happy and sad...a miriad of emotions. Monday I...

Good luck and hang in there!

I just found out that my insurance may require 4 to 6 more months of Dr. weigh-ins before I can have my surgery. Disappointed but trying to be patient.:(

I had a nurse that scared me away from Dr.'s for the same reason. She chastised me for being overweight and made me so self conscious and fearful of the scales and the numbers. People can be so...

I did my psyc evaluation this week and I asked the psycologist about the same issue. She said it is "the last supper syndrome". We feel like there is some finish line where you can never eat again....

When you feel stressed or scared take 3 deep cleansing breaths. Then say 3 things you are grateful for. You cant be stressed and grateful at the same time. Yes it is normal before any major surgery...

I made it thru the psyc evaluation and actually enjoyed it. And they let me come home with no hesitation...lol.

I go today to have my psych evaluation for prelude to sleeve. After filling out the preliminary questionaire I noticed there are a lot of checks and circles. I hope they dont fit me with a new jacket...

Healing energy and prayers for you.

Hi fellow Virginian! Do what you need to improve your life.

Great progress! Wow!

You look great! Love the hair too!

Second time hearing about chia seeds today...hmm

You will be great! Healing energy coming your way.

CONGRATULATIONS! Oh and I love the boston terrier. I have one named Rascal.

I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.

I'm from Virginia too. Good luck!

getting ready for the psych evaluation.

Hi! Im in Richmond and am going to Dr. Schroeder. My name is Jo Ann.

Yay!!!!

Congratulations! You are doing it!

Hi! Im Jo Ann and I have had my initial and nutritional consultations as well as 2 doctors including my PCP and ortho surgeon. Next is my psychiatrist and the psych evaluation. All will be completed...