Did you get butterflies??

I'm calling tomorrow to set up my initial consult appointment! I've already got butterflies in my stomach! I'm sooo very nervous/scared about this but then again very anxious to get on with a slimmer/healthier/more active life! How did you all feel getting started? How did you choose your surgeon? I got my call back last week after attending the WLS seminar earlier. I told them I would call back as I wanted to talk with my husband more about it. I know a consult doesn't mean suregery but it's a start! Karen

Karen, I have butterflies too.  I chose my surgeon by looking at reviews and finding out statistics.  The surgeon I chose has never had a fatality in over 2000 surgeries.  Plus,  you might want to look for one that is ASBS Center of Excellence.  It takes a lot to get that honor, and they are under constant scrutiny.  I am going to have a drive, but it is worth it to me.  I wish you the best! JamieLynn

Thanks for the reply. The surgeon/facility I'm considering is a center of excellence. It's just such a big decision...a scary decision!

I am still pre-op but have gotten butterflies, bees, and maybe a couple of crazy squirrrels after every completed step of this journey.  I expect a whole zoo in my tummy when I find out about approval!!!! I chhose my surgeon by what "felt" right... info from message boards, patients I know, centers of excellence, accessibility of office staff, follow up programs...... I'd been researching for a while and then it was like the right practice appeared.....

Alice, My surgeon is Roc Bauman too!  I guess we both came to the same conclusion.

I've talked to several people that have used the same surgeon and were very happy. It's just the surgery part that scares me.

I had butterflies when I began this journey a year ago. REALLY got 'em now that my surgery is next Tuesday! Not nervous...just excited. (Well, not yet anyway.) Best of luck to you. Mare

Thank you for the reply. My appt. is Feb. 20th...I even had butterflies calling to schedule the appt.!!!!

Oh yeah, I had butterflies!  I wasn't sure that I actually wanted the surgery when I started the process.  I'd say I was 50/50 and became more comfortable with the idea as I worked my way through all of the appointments.  I also learned a lot more along the way and that helped bring my comfort level up.  I made it to 100% about a month prior to surgery.  & now that I'm almost 4 months out I can say that I made the right decision for me!  I love what this surgery has allowed me to do for myself!  :)

My appt. is Feb. 20th and I had butterflies making the appt!!!! I know I'd be so much happier with what I could do AFTER the surgery!