New to OH!

I just wanted to say hello and meet some other NC people going through the same things that I am!  I am just under 3 weeks away from RNY and I am so ready!  My surgeon is Dr. Hata at Hickory Surgical and I will have surgery at Catawba.  I am very pleased so far with my experience there. 

One question......are there any support groups in the Mocksville/Advance/ Winston Salem area?  I plan to go to the monthly meetings in Hickory but it would be nice to have a closer group as well!

Can't wait to get to know you guys better!



Wanda

Hi Wanda and welcome to the NC forum.
I cant say enough great things about all the people on this forum.
Feel free to ask questions and I am sure you will get responces.
Congratulations on your surgery in May.
Wishing you all the best to a new and healthier life.
                                               Annie

Hello! Welcome to the NC Loser's Bench.  We are a fun bunch of people who are going through similar experiences.  We would love to be of help in your journey .  Let us hear from you often!

Welcome Wanda and Best of luck!!!

Hi Wanda,

Welcome to the NC forum. I look forward to getting to know you as you make this incredible, life changing journey.

 

Hi Wanda!  :)  There are quite a few of us on this forum that have had our surgeries with Hickory Surgical.  Dr. Cook is my surgeon, though Dr. Hata did my orientation and I think he is just awesome as well.  :)  I love, love, love everything about Hickory (I use Frye hospital) and am currently undergoing more unrelated care down there even though it's a much further drive for me. 

My hubby and I had faithfully attended the Hickory support group while I went through the process but it has gotten more difficult to attend lately due to our schedule.  Hopefully we will get to meet in person sometime! 

I hope your three weeks flies by and that you have a very safe, successful surgery.  I was just telling myself yesterday how much I wish I'd had gotten the RNY at least 10 years ago.  It is the best thing I've ever done for myself next to my hysterectomy!  lol  Life just gets better 'n better all the time.  :)

Good luck and best wishes!!!  Keep in touch!!! 

Hi Wanda......Just wanted to put my .02cents in and say HELLO!!!!!!! 
Good Luck and I'm saving you some room on the LOSERS' bench....

Let me try again!

Hi Neighbor!
I'm from Mocksville.. not too far away!
There is a support group in Winston Salem... below are the details.
Hugzzzz
Angie


General Gastric Bypass Support Group Meeting Date: Thursday April 23, 2009 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the fourth Thursday until Monday June 29, 2009. Location: Temple Emanuel Street: 201 Oakwood Drive City State Zip: Winston-Salem, NC Notes: Directions to Temple Emanuel
201 Oakwood Drive
Winston-Salem, NC

WESTBOUND on BUSINESS 40


Take exit 3 B and exit to the right. At the stop sign, turn right on Stratford Rd and go to the stoplight (Thruway Shopping Center and McDonald's will be on the right) Turn left onto Oakwood Dr and go approximately .2 mile. Temple Emanuel is on the left at the intersection of Cloverdale and Oakwood. The Support group will meet in the large white building on the left.


EASTBOUND on BUSINESS 40


Take exit 3 B. At the stop sign, turn right onto Stratford Road, proceed to the stoplight (Thruway Shopping Center and McDonald's will be on the right) Turn left onto Oakwood Dr and go approximately .2 mile to the intersection of Cloverdale and Oakwood. Temple Emanuel is on the left, at intersection of Cloverdale and Oakwood. The Support Group will meet in the large white building on the left.

Hi!

Dr. Hata was my surgeon and I cannot say one bad thing about him.  He has great bedside manner and is a good listener!  He explains everything thoroughly to where I can understand what is going on! 

I had my surgery at Frye!!

I have yet to make it to the support meetings in Hickory but you are always welcome to join our little one in Morganton (usually the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month). 

Good luck on your upcoming surgery; three weeks will fly by!