First Steps

well I am starting the first steps next week towards, I hope, a new life. So much to learn, so much to consider.Hopefully I will get through it.

hi mike... dont be afraid to ask any and all questions on the board... if we know it we will let ya know... and good luck in your journey preop as well... it is all just a part of the complete journey and it is one amazing journey to take

First let me say you have the most beautiful name in the world(it's the same as my sweet husband's lol). I have to tell you I'm still in this process since 2003. I simply will not let it go. Come Monday I'm going to contact yet another hospital and surgeon. Either I have a willing surgeon that my insurance won't accept or vice versa. I'm going to get it right one of these days. Hang in there, come here often and read like crazy. Ask any question you need to have answered. Get pumped to get thin and health. I already have a good husband and a sweet little daughter so it's all about health for me. Pam

Welcome!! You wont regret it!!! Linda

you will soon love being called a loser

HELLO MIKE, I AM NEW HERE TOO! JUST HAD MY 1st VISIT WITH MY SURGEON. I ASKED SO MAY ?'S AND ALWAYS GOT HELPFUL ANSWERS TO MY ?'S FROM EVERYONE ON THIS SITE THATS A TRUE BLESSING PEACE, GAYLE

Mike, Good luck to you. If there's anything that any of us can help you with, just hollar. We have all stages represented here, more than one type of surgery, and a variety of surgeons/hospitals/insurance companies. Sherri

Loser now becomes a good word!!! Linda

Good luck on your journey Mike. There are so many new things you will go through the first year....but it does get easier with time. My worse part of the journey was just wanting to eat 'normal' sized bites of food. I absolutely hated taking the baby bites that first year or so....but I am happy to say that I can finally eat pretty normal sized bites and get done with my meal before it's too cold to eat Take care and welcome to the boards!!! RNY 7/28/04 296/147/140 Ready for plastics woohooooooooo

Hi Neighbor, We all have been were you are today, I had my surgery 8 weeks tomorrow and 51 lbs lighter and I feel better then I have in years. With this WLS you learn something new all the time, and the people on this website is awesome. The losing side is a wonderful feeling.