I'm so glad I found you pre-op!!!!!!

So glad I found this forum!  Thanks Susan for pointing me in the right direction! 

I am due to have RYGB with Dr Baker on January 2, and have been wondering about a good local support system.  I am married, and my wife is very supportive.  That said, I really need some folks who have been thru this physical and emotional ride to rely on also.   I was sincerely hoping there was something like this out there.  I have been reading all of your past posts and there is a bunch of good information.  Thank you all so much!  I'm sure you will be hearing from me, like it or not

Any initial thought are appreciated, I'm getting a little nervous about the surgery.  Hoping the holidays will keep me busy - CP

Good Luck on your upcoming Surgery, Doctor Baker is the best!! And this support group rocks!! Make sure you attend all the support group meetings every month. You will love them. Can't wait for my first post-op meeting next month. 
 
Good luck
Michelle

Everyone gets nervous.  It's typical cold feet mentality.  Even though you may have worked towards something for months or even years, when it is finally is close to becoming an actual reality - it becomes more real and definately more scary. 

By the time most of us have WLS, we are morbidly obese and the adverse effects of THAT are scarier than WLS. 

So True!  IT was amazing when I got off the phone call scheduling the date - I swear, there was a huge weight in the pit of my stomcah for exactly that reason - ITs REAL!  Thanks for the support - CP 

So are you in the LR area or another part of the state?

AB

Hi AB!  I am in Fayetteville.  My insurere will not let me go anywhere but baptist HEalth to have the surgery done.  I expect I will join a support group up my way.  You have a good suppoprt group in the Fort?

Hi....and welcome to the group!!!!

Hello and welcome,
I felt the same way when I found out that I was really going to have the surgery. My gosh, couldn't believe it was really going to happen. Dr. Baker is my doctor and he is really good. Just wanted to say hi and hope everything goes well for you.

Ann - Thank you so much for the encouragement.  Dr. Baker seems to be very compatent, I am not worried aboiut his part in this.  The shock that this is REAL is something else altogether!  Thanks!!!  Keep in touch!

Charlie,
Congrats on your sugery!! You are in great hands w/Dr. Baker.  Those of us who used him think he walks on water, as a matter of fact, Im sure he does!!!

We are here for you before and after, its overwhelming and scary, but so is the thought of dying from High Blood Pressure or heart attack or having all joints replaced due to being obese. 

Welcome to the board, we are so glad to have another man on board, I know Steve will welcome your presence, lol. 
Keep us posted on your progress and welcome to the chatter circle.

Hugs,
Rhonda D.