Thanks everyone.  I am a jumble of emotions right now too, but it's still almost a month away so as time gets closer I'll be more filled with nervous energy. 

We'll all get through this one by one and won't it be exciting to hear our progress as we go?

Sunny, hang in there because whatever you need to do to be successful is what you want to do.  I think the team at UIHC is top notch so do what they suggest and take it one step at a time until they and you feel surgery is what needs to happen.

Thanks to all for your well-wishes!  I appreciate it. 

Hi Amy,

I live in Des Moines and I welcome you even tho the weather does not!  I've been to Portland and it was sooo beautiful!

Have you chosen a group to do your follow-up care?  The Methodist group does have a support group that meets on (I think) the 1st or 2nd Saturday morning.  They welcome anyone from any program.  Mercy is more selective. 

I'm moving my care to Dr. LaMasters (Methodist).  I see her the first time next Monday.  You could call the Methodist Bariatric clinic and get info about the support group.  You might even be able to find it by looking at the Iowa Health System web site.

Again, welcome!

Lyn 

Way to GO!!!!! That is awesome!!

Whoooo Hooo! Congrats!! Thats great!

I have been invited to the operating room on February 10th!!!!    Yep, got my call this morning from Debi saying "Come on down!!"  Okay, she said they were looking at Feb. 10th and asked if that would work for me.  I didn't want to sound too enthused so I didn't say I'd be happy to come tomorrow.  

I hope that everyone out there who is waiting for their date gets that phone call soon.  It is agony waiting to hear.

I have pre-op on January 30th and then it's the liquid diet from Feb. 2nd to the 10th and then it's the operating room with Dr. Jamal and his crew.  I'm excited!  (like you can't tell)