Hi everyone, I'm new

I have been reading the obesity help board for a few months but never realized there was a special place for each state. I am scheduled for surgery on July 28. I am pretty nervous about it, but excited at the same time. I will be having open RNY. Just wanted to say hi to everyone and wish you the best wherever you are in the process.

My name is Dawn Phillips and I'm from Duncombe, Iowa. My sugery date is July 10th and I am having an OPEN RNY also..although mine is a revision from an unsucessful 7 yr old Vertical Banded Gastroplasty. If you have any questions about the open RNY..i can probably answer them.. at least the newly post op questions after july 14th when i get out of the hospital and get back in front of my computer... ~~~DAwn~~~

Hi Gloria! Welcome to the Iowa board. This is the only place I post cuz it's too hard to keep track of everyone elsewhere! My ins has approved and I am tentatively scheduled for open RNY long limb on Aug 5 so I will be right behind you. I will have it done at St Lukes hosp in Cedar Rapids with Dr Robert Keating. I am 54BMI and am looking forward to a more active summer NEXT YEAR!! I've been eyeing the smaller clothes- I haven't spent money on hardly any clothes this summer in anticipation of getting smaller and am really sick of my limited wardrobe! Hope to be seeing more of you on here! Michelle

Hi Gloria, My name is Lisa jordan. I almost 35years old and live in Cedar Rapids Ia. My surgery date is Sept 2. at the University of Iowa. Welcome to the Iowa Board. I prefer to message her becuae everyone is local and I don't like the main board as well. The Problem i have is that you aren't able to read what others post like this one. We are glad you found us. We are a great group of people and very supportive of each other.

Hi Gloria and welcome. It took me a while to find the local things too. There is just sooo much info here. Good luck and keep us posted. Again, welcome. Elizabeth

Hello Gloria!! My name is Kelly, I'm 23 and I live near Des Moines, I'll be having the Lap RNY on July 9th at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines. Welcome to our board!!

My name is Linda Mally. I'm having Lap RNY on Aug. 8th in Des Moines. It took me a long time to find this board too. I waited then for quite awhile before I posted anything. I was almost afraid to say anything until I was approved and had a date. Glad your here Gloria!!!!~~~~Linda~~~~~

Hi Gloria, WELCOME to the board. This is a wonderful place to gather info and support. ***** DeAnne

Welcome Gloria! Good luck with your surgery, if you ever have any questions, concerns, fears, or anything you want to share or ask.. this is the place to do it. Good luck with your journey and keep us updated!! ~Julie