Newbie here - starting the process!

Hi everyone.  My name is Deidra and I'm just beginning the WLS process.  I finally got the nerve up to talk to my PCP about it and she was very supportive.  My next step is to attend the informational seminars and pick a Dr.  I'm looking at either Dr. Loggins or Dr. Treiu.  The meeting for Dr. Loggins is next week!  Gosh I'm so scared and excited at the same time.  I've been reading through the old messages and it's all so overwhelming and scary.  But I know that to be healthy for the first time in nearly 30 years will be worth it.  Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Welcome & The Best of Luck to You !!
You've come to the right place...a lot of Dr. Loggins "fans" are here and will be very helpful to you I'm sure...this place and the people are amazing !!

I think I can speak for everyone here when I say the feelings you're having are sooo natural !!  We've all "been there ~ done that"...
But getting healthy is so worth it !!  I'll be 2 months out on Sunday and I'm off my meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes...
and loving it !!  **Life is Good**

Take Care...and again, "Welcome" 

Welcome to the board!!!! Nice to meet ya.

It certainly can be overwhelming - OH has been a valuable resource for me throughout the entire process.

Don't hesitate to ask questions - we are happy to answer whatever we can.

Good Mornig  Deidra!!!   You are so right it can be very scary and  very  exicting at the same time.
Picking the right program for you is so important.   Have a great day  and welcome!!!

Welcome. It is scary and exciting. Take the time to learn all you can about WLS.

There are many good programs in Maine for WLS. Good luck with your meeting with Dr. Loggins.

Welcome Deidra!  As everyone has said.......this is a great place for information and support!  Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have!  This journey is a rollercoaster of emotions but SOOOO worth it!!!!!!    

If you have any questions about Dr Loggins and his practice, in particular, feel free to pm me.
Good luck on your journey and with your decisions!
Keep us posted and keep in touch!
Ruth

Welcome to our little family here. Personally I love Dr. Loggins he is such a concerned and caring person. I just had to have a upper endoscopy to rule out an ulcer which I don't have thank goodness, I did have just a couple exposed staples which they took out with no problem. Dr Loggins was there through the whole procedure.
Good Luck with your journey and feel free to ask anything you may want to know. Someone will be able to answer you if not help you find the answers.

Hi! I am kind of a newbie too. Just joined in October and am in the middle of the process. Good luck to you. You'll find the group on here is just great!

I can say Dr. Loggins office is awesome.  They have really  knowledgable staff, even though the nuts can be a little extreme at times, they know what they are doing.  I started the process after my mom did....in July of this year.  I had surgery in November, so it took me about 4 months to complete their required program and get a date.  I am already seeing results at 2 months out...down 2 sizes and feeling great. 

This site has been very helpful for me and everyone gives you such amazing support and will answer any question that you may have.  Good luck with your decision.

Welcome, I didn't have Dr. L but I did have a Great Dr. from the Portland area Dr. Wolff she is with Dr. Cobean. At the time I was going thru WLS there were no Dr. in town so I was refered to them,Ther were great too as most are. I had Lap-Band and I am doing Great with it. It is slower in losing so you have to be prepared not to compete with the RNY ( not saying anything against them I mean that on your own mental state ) if I just messed that up PM me and I can explain it better......

I too am off my meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Enjoy your journy, read all you can make the choice that is right for YOU and most of all WELCOME :)
~~LINDA~~