Hi there...

I am new to the board - I posted on the RNY board before I found the MD folks! It is so exciting to see so many who are near by and who have had similar (if not the same) experiences! I am fortunate in that all of my pre-ops went well, very few hitches, and insurance improved me the first time around. I started the process in January and my surgery is tomorrow at Sinai. It's been such a whirl wind that I haven't had time to get nervous, just very excited...but everyone asking if I am nervous is making me nervous! :-P Has anyone else gone into this with similar feelings? I love Dr. Li and am very comfortable with her as my surgeon, my TP is in support, and I have tons of friends who are here to help me when I come home this week. Obviously there are risks, as there are with any o ther surgery, but I am too excited to get this life-long tool to be nervous or worried!

Caryn I wish you a speedy and uneventful surgery and recovery. Best wishes on your wls journey and let us know how you are doing after surgery and keep us updated on your progress hugs Kelly

Caryn, Finally someone from my neck of the woods. I live in Parkton, MD...right off I83. You will also be in my prayers tonight. I hope your surgery goes well. I am just at the beginning of my journey...my 6 month supervised diet. Please let us know how you are doing. Gail

Hi Caryn, Best wishes as your WLS journey begins/continues. You are in for the ride of your life. I look forward to getting to know you better in the coming months. Hugs, Mo

Hi Caryn - Good luck! We'll be waiting to hear from you when you feel up to it! Just remember, be compliant, sip, walk and then sip and walk some more. The walking really does help with any gas pains. It's completely normal for your emotions to be on a rollercoaster - this is a life-changing decision you've made, but one you'll never regret. Have a great ride! Take care, Teresa (Tia)

Thanks Ladies - I am really getting excited now...hard to believe tomorrow morning I'll be waking up and going to the the hospital! I will be sure to update as I can! Thanks for all of the prayers and welll wishes!!

I think everyone else's worry made me worry also. I wasn't scared just before surgery. I did almost back out 2 weeks before however. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Welcome to the board. Aime

Hi Caryn, Good luck tomorrow and we will see you on the losers bench Hugs, Cherryl

Hi Caryn! Welcome to the MD boards and good luck tomorrow!!!! Keeping you a seat warm on the Loser's Bench! I'll keep you in my thoughts tomorrow for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery! Post when you feel up to it and let us know how you are doing!!!!! ~Heather