New here....am very nervous, have a scheduled surgery date...

Hi to all, I need some emotional support here.... I am very ready to do this, but scared to death and most people dont understand.... HELP.... email me at [email protected] Jodi

Welcome Jodi!! We all understand the fears and nerves. It is very normal. Where are you having you surgery done? I can't answer all your questions in a general message, but anything that you don't understand, have questions about, or just need encouragement, post away here or email us ( I hope I can speak for all of us on the board here?) my email is [email protected] and I check it a few times during the day usually. Best wishes on your journey and hope to hear from you soon! Elizabeth

Hi Jodi, glad to have you join our group. You are going through every emotion that is normal. I have been looking into having this surgery for 2 years now and FINALLY decided to do it last August of 03. I will hopefully be having surgery by the end of this month. You have to do what is best for you. This is a long thought process. Think of how you do things now and then visualize how you will treat things after you have surgery. Alot of it is whether or not you can or will be willing to adjust to a new way of life. Remember, food will no longer be your focus and for some people that is very scary.

Hi Jodi, Welcome to the group, this is the place to come for support or if you have any questions. You are right, most people that haven't been in our shoes don't understand. That is why this site is so helpful. Everybody here understands. The emotions that you are feeling are very normal. Where are you having your surgery done? Best wishes on your journey. Theresa

Hi Theresa,,, I am having my surgery done in sioux city, at st lukes... Where are you from in Iowa.. I live in Ida Grove... When did you have your surgery done.?? Jodi

Jodi, I am from Wallingford, it is up north by Estherville. I had mine down in Sioux City also, but at Mercy. Theresa

Hi Jodi and welcome to the website. This is the best place to come for all your questions, concerns, etc.. I have found this website to be my friend throughout the whole surgery process. Everyone on here is just great and we support one another like family. If you ever need a question answered no matter what it is or how crazy you may think it may be, just email any of us. We are here for each other, because no matter how much support we get from our family, it just isn't quite the same as having support from people who have walked in your shoes. Again welcome and don't be a stranger. Shelly

Hi Shelly, Where exactly is Grundy Center??? How long post op are you??? Jodi

Grundy Center is 25 miles west of Cedar Falls/Waterloo, and 25 miles north of Marshalltown. I had surgery Sept. 18, 2003, so I am almost 4 months out and have lost 57lbs.

Hi again Jodi, Its normal to be nervous hon. You'll do great...you have an excellent surgeon, and I must say a nice looking one too lol. Just remember why you are having this surgery and how bad you want it done! Enjoy your night with the girlies!!! ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) Janet Schmidt