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Hello, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Melody Pahl, I am from Tripoli, IA. I have not had my surgery yet, but I am this close to it! It has taken me a while to get all of my testing done, but I finally got it all. I am hoping to learn from others that have had the surgery already. Thank you for letting me introduce myself. Melody

Well hello Melody. Welcome to the IA Message Board! What kind of surgery are you having? What is you scheduled surgery date? Chat soon, Nicole

I'm working on the RNY surgery, and I don't have a date yet, but hopefully within the next 3-4 weeks. Melody

Hi Melody! Welcome to our little corner of the board! I have my surgery on Thursday (the 15th)!! yikes! do you have a date yet? billie

Hi Melody: My name is Kap and I had my surgery on Nov 30th. It is great to have it done and be healing and progressing each day. It's a ride so keep you seat belt on. Questions, where are you going to have it done at and what are the doctors pre op requirements for you, like no lfood for two weeks etc. One thing I would love to share with you, when you become more aware of what is going on around you after surgery, and you ask your self, what was I thinking to having this done, its normal to feel that way. I know I requested to go back a couple of days and not be this uncomfortable. But today 1 and half weeks out, I feel different. The weight is already comming off and I am feeling better and go back to work on Monday. Just remember, all your feelings are normal, don't second quess your decision on this as the following days do get alot better. Stay in touch and we'll talk later. Kap

Welcome It is an awesome journey! Sometimes the ride can get a littly bumpy, but it is all worth it in the end!! Take Care and hope to see you around here more! jesi

P.S. There is a wonderful lady on the Iowa boards who has had amazing success......Not sure if you already know her, but she is also from Tripoli! Look up Dixie B. Take Care jesi

Thanks for the compliment, Jesi. Melody & I just chatted on the phone. It's funny that we can both live in a town the size of Tripoli & not know each other. Dixie