I'm really new at this and a little intimidated

Hi All,

I've been lurking around this forum for a few months now as I have been waiting for news about my surgery.  My GP referred me around this time last year.  I was invited to an information meeting on October 31/08, saw Diane (nurse practioner) and nutritionist in March 09, had a conversation with the psychologist last month and saw Dr. Ellsmere yesterday.  I have been approved and his secretary, Diane thinks she'll be calling me next week with a date for surgery, which she thinks will be sometime in June.  My whole mood has changed.  I kept thinking it would be months, maybe years, so I was getting really discouraged, but now I feel really hopeful.

Everyone sounds so supportive on this site and I know I'll be asking a million and one questions and participating as much as I can now that my first post is done.....like all things, the first step is the most difficult, isn't it.  I can't wait to meet some of you in person. I live just outside of Dartmouth, NS and work downtown Halifax so I travel everyday.

My signature says it all, I'm one lucky girl, but my name is Sandra. I can't hardly believe that maybe I will finally be able to lose this wweght that I've dragged around for so many years.  I look forward to sharing the journey with many of you.

Welcome Sandra.

Welcome to OH and our little forum Sandra. You are right, everyone on here is so supportive and will only pick you up when you're down. They are a fantastic group, not to mention very knowledgable. Glad you can join us and congrats on being almost there. Starr

Welcome Sandra. I'm Maggie from N.B. I am frequently grumpy but I come here often and have huge ears and will help i able. It seems we slowly lose a few souls so it's good to have a soul or two join us. Glad you came. Come back often.

Hello Sandra,

       Happy that you chose to join us. We are a very friendly, supportive group here on OH. I look forward to seeing you post more and chatting with you. 


Laurie

Welcome to the best site on OH. If you haven't noticed, we have a list of where people are in the process, and I will add you, if you don't mind.

Hi Charlene,

Please do, it will be another reminder that this is really going to happen. 

Sandra

 Hi Sandra and welcome to OH.  I know you will find everyone here ready and willing to help in any way the can.  Welcome aboard and congratulations on your decision to be a healthier you!!!

Welcome aboard Sandra, we are all here for one another and even here if you need to vent as we have all done that as well.  We have great shoulders to lean on and ears that listen.  Congratulations on getting closer to your WLS and begging a new you on the looser side.

Have a great evening

Hugs
Beth

Hi Sandra , I am happy for you , that you got your call so quick .Welcome to the forum . Do you think that you will be having your surgery before summer is over ?  What kind of surgery are you having done ?   Its nice to meet you & good luck with everything !!