Hi,

I researched this for about 3 years before I decided to go ahead with WLS. My doctor never mentioned it to me but I mentioned it to her and she thought it was a great idea so she gave me the referral. I waited about 4 months for the appointment (I hear it is about a year now) and met with Dr. Nguyen. That was May 10/2011, my surgery is booked for March 26/2012. I believe that this will be the best decision I have ever made for myself and after chatting with a few ladies on this blog I know I am doing the right thing.

I figure if I am a little tired after surgery so what, I am tired all of the time now anyways! A little pain after will only remind me of what I let happen to myself so I just have to bear with it.

My hubby was the only person not on board with my decision everyone else in my life including co-workers are my support system and I feel very lucky for that. Every day my hubby is slowly coming around, he really has no choice.

If you are like me, you have always put others first....now it is your turn make you the number one priority.

I never had to do the program at Garratt Wellness, it was never brought up at all but if it will help then why not.

Please remember, this is a long journey to get to the point that I am at now. You will have many appointments with at least 3 different doctors and a nutritionist.

I hope that you take the step forward in your decision, after all you only get one kick at the can and why not make it as long as you can?

Good luck with whatever you decide!!

Karen