New to the boards and still learning

Hi All, I am Michael D from Lexington and have started the WLS program at ST. Joe's East. I believe I have finished all my test except my visit to the cardiologist (8/16). Hopefully that will go well and I can get submitted to my insurance by the end of this next week for approval. Seems like this is a great place to study up on and learn about WLS as well as meet people and have great support for one another. Looking forward to getting to know you all and helping one another out. Thanks Michael D

Welcome Michael, we hope to see you here often....good luck with your process, this is a good place to come for fun and new friendships.. take care Brenda

Hi Brenda what is the date for the support group with Dr. Martin? Thanks Jane

Welcome, Michael. You will love everything about the St. Joe program. Others can say what they want but it is the best. I had Dr. Steiner but have seen all the docs at one time or another. i had researched on here for a few months before my surgery and dr. Steiner said I was the best prepared patient he had ever had so do allyour homework and there will be no surprises.

Hi Michael, St Joe East is a good hospital, Dr Nighberts team is a good one. Dr Nighbert did my surgery, Dr Stiner fixed the stricture. You can get lots of questions answered here by just reading the board. I thought I knew all about WLS, then after surgery for the first week or two I felt like I knew nothing about it, I felt like I was out in left field or something. What you have read about the surgery does come back to you and you feel "normal" again . Hope all goes good for you.

Michael, Dr. Niebert did my surgery December 20 2005.I went from 320 pounds just prior to surgery ,my weight now is 191.I love Dr.Niebert,I believe he saved my life.I had blood preasure that was 185/115, everyday now it is 100/75.I have started work after 11 years .Any way I had no problems with my surgery,but it does take work.Good luck in your journey, you can email me anytime. Beth

Hi Michael... best wishes in your WLS journey.. I had mine 05-04 and had no complications and no regrets!!! Rhonda

Heh--I see you found us Phatman! Welcome!!

Thanks so much to all of you for the welcome. Thanks Michael