looking for support

hello everyone i've been going at it alone expect for my loving wife. i've had a pretty easy time of finding a good doctor and the insurance is paying(smile). i started looking around in juky and now i have a date set october 29th i am getting a little nervous. i completed my visit with the nutrionist and complete my other evalutions and 9/23. right now i'm just looking for other support

Hey Leonard!! Everything is going to be great! You are doing this for your health and happiness and as long as you stay positive, you will be fine! I'm so glad you have a loving wife to stand beside you through it all. I - like you- find comfort in my loving husband. He is very supportive and that always helps. My surgery date is Oct. 13th and I am really nervous but I look at the before and after pictures almost daily for inspiration. Maybe we can track eachothers milestones and stay in contact and go through it together? Everything is going to be great!!!

Leonard, you've come to the right place for support. I began my journey in June and my surgery date is October 5. I've read so many posts and profiles I almost feel like I've had the surgery already! (not really, but you know what I mean) Just keep reminding yourself why you wanted to do this in the first place and know that in a few short months you are going to be feeling so much better! Keep in touch with the board and ask questions. There is a lot of information on the boards, and many kind people that share their experiences. I haven't gotten nervous yet, but I imagine it will hit me when the day gets closer. While my husband is very supportive, he won't be able to get off work to travel the 6 hours away from home to be with me for surgery. So I asked for advice on the main board as to whether or not it was feasible for me to "go it alone" and got the best encouragement and advice. I'll be in a hotel for a few days following surgey before the drainage tube is removed, and I'll be by myself. But I refuse to let that stop me. I really want this. Good luck, you'll do just fine! ~Cathy

finally someone has the same day as I do..Oct.29th woohoooo ...did you say nervous ..lol..I was doing great till this week..now Im really getting nervous.....lol