Hi I am new also!

I just want to drop a note and say Hi. I am in the final stretch (hopefully) before getting my meeting with the surgeon. All my testing including psych eval are complete. I have one more meeting tomorrow and then I hope to get the ball rolling towards meeting with the nutritionist and the surgeon. I still have not lost all my pre-op weight but quite honestly had not given it the full attention I should have. I am confident I can get the rest off quickly as I have set my mind to it. My insurance company is great from what I hear about approval..so I am not really worried about that at all. At this point I just hope these final things go rather quickly as I started on my journey in August. I wish I had found this forum earlier..I think my incentive to get the pre-op weight off would have been greater. It is so inspirational to see the before and after stories and photos. Wendy

Hello Wendy, I am so excited for you, you are getting closer. This is definately a great place to come and get information, and support. I wish you the best of luck. Blessings, Jennie

Hi Wendy - and welcome! This is a great site - even if you don't post often, there is a wealth of information flowing from those who post regulary. I have also found it very informative and inspiring. Good luck on the final stretch of your journey! Bonnie

Thank you for the welcome! I am having mine thru Dartmouth Hitch**** and the Elliot. I have about 5 more pounds to lose for the pre-op so I am hoping to get my appt with the RN and Nutritionist soon. I finally hooked up the exercise machine that has been gathering dust in the basement and want to start using that. Baby steps..have to start somewhere. I think it all seemed kind of surreal and is JUST hitting me. I am so happy to find this board. Reading the stories and diaries has been a true inspiration and an eye opener. I think I knew what to expect and it has really been reaffirmed by seeing the profiles. I am not much of a journal person but I think if it helps just one person see a true experience then I am going to give it a shot.