Good morning, everyone!

Congratulations to all my peers who've made it this far. Our lives will change forever after next month! I am so looking forward to sharing my (newest) WLS journey with everyone here, especially my October 09 peeps :)

I wish you all a blessed day.

~Victoria~

Hello,

I am having my surgery on the same day as you.  My sister had it four years ago and I remember her saying the same things you are saying.  She also was very depressed right after, wondering if she made a mistake.  She has lost around 175 lbs so far and she is the happiest girl in the world.  She is a great listener and is very helpful and passionate with a lot of infomation.  I am sure she would love to talk to you and help you through your tough time at the beginning.  I have heard a lot of people sugar coat it because they have been successful.  My sister has also been successfull however, she also tells people up front the hard parts.  She does this because she doesn't want people to be discouraged, you see noone told her any of the negative things and she felt alone.  If you are interested I can give you her information or you give me yours and she will call you.

Good luck and lets keep in touch with our progress
Gina Tortelli

I have Healthnet insurance. They said that I dont have coverage for this surgery. I am appealing it, but they say it will most likely be denied because I dont have that coverage. I need a rider and my husband got laid off from his employer so we cant ever get that. So I guess its just a waiting game now. But good luck with you banding. Hope all goes well for you.

I just got my date today and it is also October 23rd. I am so excited and scared all at the same time.  I will think of you that day and lets hope we both do well.  good luck

best of luck for a speedy recovery and hope all goes well!

We will all have this journey date in common!

Keep me posted please.