So good to have newbies on board. I am two years out. I will be more than glad to try and answere any questions that you might have. We have several support group leaders that frequent the Nebraska board. Anyway, welcome, welcome, welcome. Hazel
Welcome to OH . It's more support than you could ever believe. Everyone is very helpful. By the way, in case you don't know it...Mona U. is also a nurse, so she can be very helpful with any medical questions.
Hi Ari- I had surgery on 6/6/06 and had gastric bypass-I too was nervous but have never regretted my decision-The risk of dying is actually very low and as long as you follow your surgeons preop and post op instructions and do everything you are supposed to do you should be just fine. Good luck
Hi Ari! Welcome to the board...and dito what Michelle said. If you considering the DS you might want to also visit www.duodenalswitch.com . A great site for valuable and CORRECT information.
Good luck!!!
Welcome aboard. We are all pretty friendly on the NE board so don't be afraid to ask us anything or let us know how you are doing.
Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD
Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.