New here!

Hello everyone. Been lurking forever but came out of the woodwork. Surgery date is 10-6-2004. Can't wait, but feeling overwhelmed. Got some shakes, vitamins, books...have husband in training. Sooo much to do it seems.

Hi, I've been lurking until this week too! My surgery isn't scheduled, but should be mid-fall if everything goes well. Good luck to you!!! Lori

Thank you Lori...good luck to you too!

SuzO WELCOME to the CT boards. We are a great group of people filled with lots and lots of info. Glad to have you here. This is the place to learn sooo much. Congratulations on your surgery date. JA

SuzQ Welcome to the CT board. Feel free to ask any questions you may have someone on here should be able to help. We are a nice bunch. SuzQ best of luck to you on 10/6. It will be here before you know it!!! Chryssie

Welcome! Congratulations on your surgery date. Looks like you have all your ducks in a row. Now with the support of the great people here you have everything you need. Joanie

Welcome Lori and SuzyQ! The time will fly, trust me! Before you know it, you will have joined us on the "Melting Side" where it's fun to be a LOSER! Keep us posted on how things are going and feel free to ask anything you want! Ann

Thanx everyone! I've been at this for 3 years now..just couldn't make up my mind. I finally went full steam ahead in January and I could've had my surgery this week! But I decided on October so I could hibernate while melting. Lost my brother and my mom in the last 5 months,and they both wanted me to have this done. So I decided to register here because I no longer can call my mom for support. My hubby's great, but there's nothing like a female point of view! So thanx...I knew you folks would be friendly. I'm originally from Rhode Island; a city girl who married a redneck. It's been quite an adjustment, but I love it here! The people are great and the state is beautiful.

Hi Suzq, Welcome to the Ct Boards. I spent a lot of time on the boards pre-op. I learned so much about what to expect. I was so excited everytime I read about someone's dramatic weight loss. I also felt comfoted about things that I was feeling and other people felt the same way. It's great how no matter what it is someone can help! Good luck to you on your Journey! Sandy

Welcome to the CT Boards. You are just around the corner, with only 5 weeks to go! You must be so excited. I understand the overwhelming feeling. I am sure you will have a lot of questions, so feel free - you've been lurking, so you know what a great group of people you've found! Tara