Went to an information meeting last night..

Okay, so I went... and I was so scared... I thought a million things all at once... what if this is right for me.... what if it isnt.. ?? THEN WHAT??? I met with Dr Cywes... I liked him... His seminar was very informative, and he and the staff and patients that gave their stories seemed all on the same page... They all agreed this wasnt magic, but a tool... I think I'm ready to look into this more... then that scared feeling pops back up... what if my insurance wont cover this??? What if it will???? What if....?????????? Uurgh.. i guess that the first steps in this journey are hardest... i think the waiting, learning more, months of appointments, and the entire process will help ease my fears... I wonder how others have handled this all.. I'd love to hear from others... am I the only one scared of the what if's?? BTW.. I did call the drs office today and book my first visit July 26th... I guess that was another step... Have a great week.. I'm glad this site is here.. thanks to all who have contacted me and encouraged me...

Cheryl, we've all gone through that feeling of "No Patients". It's the one THING, you'll need to learn right now. Stay very positive with every step you take from now on. I got the "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" book it was and still is very helpful in suggestions and every question that I've come across. And I tried the Post-Op diet before hand to just make sure I'd be able to handle it afterwards. If I've made it you will too. Everything will be Great. I've had a slight after problem from my hernia surgery 5 days later, but healing well. But I'm still very Positive in every step I take looking forward to completing my WLS Journey. With your support family here at the OH, Mike