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Hi Terie and welcome! I was nervous a few weeks before my surgery but as the surgery got closer I got more and more calm. I knew it was the right decision for me and I was at rest with it. This is a wonderful place for support and friendship. Glad that you decided to join us!

Hi Terie, Welcome to the CT Message Board! I wrote that exact same post a year ago!! I had my surgery 10/6/03 with Dr Aranow and have since lost 149 pounds and I'm about 25 pounds from my long-term goal. I have a 2 year old son who is my reason for having WLS, and let me tell you, nothing is better than being able to play with him and keeping up with his high-level of energy. By the way, this Saturday we're having a dinner at The Cantina Ristorante in Middletown, 4pm, for all CT Message board members, and you and your family are more than invited! We'd love to have you! Welcome again, -Deb 344/195/170

Welcome and Congrats!!!!! I think that you think the rest of us do. It is nice to be able to come here and relate with wonderful people, who give really great advice. Keep us posted! Phyllis

Welcome Terie to our Ct Message Board I do understand about roller coaster mixed emotion feelings. I will be next one and still waiting and waiting for my surgery date NO FUN! I hope to meet you at Ct Dinner this saturday Kathy K

Hi, Terie! I'm new to the group, too (about 3 wks.), but I joined earlier in the process than you did. My 1st appointment with Dr. Aranow isn't until Oct. 8th, but I've been to one support group meeting so far and I've been going to this message board pretty much every day. Even though I haven't posted often, I learn a lot from reading other people's messages. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and I can relate to a lot of what they say. Good luck with your surgery; the 30th will be here before you know it. Debby

Hi Terie, I too am new here. I have been lurking for a while. I dont have a date yet, however, am in the same boat as you. I have a son, who just turned three and I feel like I am cheating him out of fun that could be had. I too have tons of aches and pains and am so tired all the time. I cant wait to be in your shoes with a few weeks to go. Good luck and if you want to talk, let me know. Melissa B.