NEWBIE ALERT !

I am new here & a serious fence sitter so to speak . I go to my 1st just info mtg on May 14th . I have soo many questions i dont know where to begin . I am from the Ruther Glen / Ladysmith area. has anyone had surgery in M Wash Hosp ? Any advice or tips you can give me will be greatly appreciated .......Thank you in advance :-D

Hi Lee Anne! Sorry, I'm from Alabama so I don't have any information for you but I wish you luck in your journey. The information meeting will answer many of your questions.. if there's anything that I can help with let me know. Keep in mind I'm a beginner too though lol I'm having surgery on May 27th. Best wishes!! hugsss!!

Hello Lee Ann! I'm Kelly and my surgery is May 7th. I'm in Georgia and I have no idea about those hospitals. I'm sure someone on here does though. Welcome and lots and lots of luck!!!! Love

Thank you for responding i appreciate it i just need to learn my way around this board . Good Luck on your surgery what kind did you choose ? Take Care

Hi Lee Anne, Here is a website you can print out and take with you to your appt. http://www.wlshelp.com/questions-bariatric-surgeon.html There is sooo much information for you just google.com any question you have and follow the links. OH is a GREAT way to get to the source of answers to your questions. Do your research before you choose. You won't regret a minute of it. XOXO, Sissy Cortez

My Dr chose the Roux-en-y for me. I have a lot of underlying medical conditions and that was the best route to go.

hi Lee Anne, You might find a lot of information in the forum for your home state. I have found people who have used the same hospital, even the same surgeon. I like the Roux-en-y forum, but that one is pretty active, and I can't keep up. I tried the over 50 forum, but didn't really fit in - they were too nice! Go to your first meeting with lots of questions. Go early and ask the other people sitting there. Everyone I have met seems willing to share information. I learned a lot at my first meeting. I thought I wanted a lap band and found that the RNY was definitely the surgery for me. I went to meetings at two different hospitals. There was a different feeling. My husband wanted me to go to the world class hospital, but I felt much more comfortable at the local community hospital. My PCP agreed with my decision. Good luck, Jayne (11 days 'til my surgery!)

Thank you so much everyone i will go to the Va board . Good Luck to all of you wonderful ladies ........we are worth it

I am relatively new here too,I am from NC. My surgery date is may 19th, I have gone thru a lot of testing, .....I have seen so many Dr.'s I really don't wanna see any more, it is a very involved undertaking, and you really have to be proactive with your questions if you don't understand something "ask", Its your body as a patient you have the right to know.I'm excited and fearful a little, But I look at all those people that have had this surgery and are doing so well I realize why I chose to do this, good luck Hope that you do well.

Thank you all that's why i am doing lots of research research research i am 99.99% sure i want this done but....... this a is a MAJOR lifestyle change & i am NOT afraid to speak up & ask many many many questions if i need to .