:help: Debbilou DE First posting!

I have a date but the testing is keeping me hopping. Does it ever end?

Welcome Debbilou When you get a chance double click on some of the names of us that post. You can goto our profile page and read our story. Verrrrryyyy interesting reading. You'll see some of our journeys. Don't be discouraged though. Through it all you will learn things and do your own research. Then you can make a sound educated decision if the WLS is for you. Try to remain focused and positive on your ultimate goal of becoming healthy. Elissa

Hi Debbilou, I am in testing too, when I first set up all the appointments I felt the same way. But now that they are happening time is a flying! Will you be a the support meeting today? Gigee

nope sorry , I had to have my breathing test today and I have class tonight. Did great on the breathinng test. so thats one more down.

Hi Debbilou Welcome to the DE board. I know exactly how you feel. When I was going through all the pre-op testing, I had a hard time keeping track of all the dates and the locations of the doctors, what each one wanted, what tests had to be done prior to seeing them. I thought it was never ending. At times I felt like a lab experiment. Now that I have had my surgery, (December 8, 2004), I am really glad that everyone was so thorough. I had no complications and feel wonderful. Everything was checked out before hand and there were no surprises. Just remember to take one day at a time and try not to get overwhelmed with the big picture. Your day will be here before you know it and you will be well prepared for a successful surgery. Hugs. Rose

Welcome, Debbilou! Keep plugging along, it moves quickly when you least expect it to do so. Good luck.

THANKS FOR ALL THE ANSWERS. CAN YOU GIVE ME THE TRICK TO GET INTO THE CHAT ROOMS SO I CAN TALK TO SOME OF YOU WHEN I NEED TOO.

Welcome Debbilou! Nah, it never ends just changes shape a bit! Always something to keep us hopping! Congrats on your date. Things will start moving faster as soon as you have your clearances out of the way and your insurance approval in hand. For me it started moving too fast at that point. Never satisfied I guess . About the chat room ... Our DE chat is rarely ever used. You can go and set up a time you would like to hold a chat, then post it on the message board. Perhaps some will be able to make that time and chat with you. Or you can go to the main chat ... usually there is someone if not a lot of someones hanging around there. You have to have the latest version of Java loaded on your computer to access the chat. If you don't have it, they have a link. Here is the information you need to chat in the main room. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/chatroom.phtml Again, welcome aboard!!! Wishing you the best jumping through all the hoops!!! Hugs, Tammy