New to OH

HIJACK!

Hey, I went through Luther today!  I went off the beaten path and went to POP'S to buy some POP!  lol  I'm glad I did.  I think I should take the family there.

NO, I'm not going to drink any of the pop, but my girls will love it!  I just wanted to go there since I saw it on Food Network!  lol  It was pretty interesting!

Hi Lorna!  I am also new to this board.  But I had to stop and let you know that this is the greatest group of friends you can have to see you through this journey.  They even adopted me into the fold from out of state as my state is not very active.  They are an awesome and supportive group of friends!  And...they know how to have fun!!

Hi Lorna~ I'm Renae and it is great to meet you~ I'll be 4 years post-op from my RNY on Sunday and I couldn't be happier that I had the WLS.  This is a wonderful group of people and I'm glad you decided to start posting in here.  Hopefully you get to have your RNY in the time frame that you want to have it.  I have lost and maintained over 160 lbs of weight loss from my highest weight and the medications and co-morbidities I lost are worth even more than that~ Not to mention the 2 children I have gained.  It's just been a wonderful experience.  Welcome aboard the ride of your life!

I am a Gorospe patient and just wanted to say welcome to the boards.  It is human nature to be scared about things.  Dr G has an excellent staff, partner in Dr Kirk, and the hospital is state of the art.  His mortality rate is far below the national average and he has done thousands of surgeries over the years.  I will say this about all the Oklahoma doctors I have read about here in the OH Oklahoma boards....they all care deeply about their patients and the pre-tests they put you through help lower the risks.  You are in great hands hun.  Holler at me privately if you have any questions or concerns and I will be glad to talk with you.

Dan

So happy to welcome a new member to our little family here!  These people have come to mean so much to me.  I rarely miss a day checking in on my peeps!

In the meantime, I should tell you that freaking out is normal and expected.  I still wondered what the heck I was thinking of doing to myself but knew it was my only chance at a normal, healthy weight.  I have had zero regrets!

This is the place to be for information, support and, hopefully, a few laughs!

Good luck on your journey and post away!  It's more fun to post than lurk!

Kim

Welcome!  We are always glad to have newbies!  Good luck to you on your journey!

Welcome Lorna! My advice to you is to ask questions here and attend as many support groups as you can before surgery. I attended one just 4 days before my surgery. As I looked around the room at all the people who had gone through this before me a calm came over me and my worries disappeared. Maybe I am the odd one, but I was not a bit nervous the day of surgery because of this group and that thought.

Hey !!!  welcome to the group.  My mom also had dr. G, she is 5 years out and doing great.  He is the best in town.  I am a self pay, and used WW.  I just had the surgery on Monday, here it is Thursday, and could not be happier!!  I was in the shower today just crying b/c I was sooo happy.  Make the comitment and right choices and I think everything will be fine.  Go to as many poeple and find out as much as you can. Be your own advocate.  The people here are the best and will answer any question you can dream up. Good luck!!  Morgan