It's a date

Hi all. I'm relatively new, though I've been lurking for some time. My surgery was scheduled today for July 29. Woo hoo! Can't wait to get started on this life-changing journey. Tips, prayers, advice welcome. Vicky

Welcome to the OH boards.  You will find a lot of support through all of these folks.  You are in very good hands with your surgeon and the facility.  He is my doctor as well.  I give him credit for "saving my life" and "giving me my life back"!  They are the best at WeightWise and know what they are doing there.  This has been the most amazing life changing thing I have ever done and would do it over again so fast my head would spin.  Hang on to your hat my friend because the ride is a fast one but so worth it all!

That's awesome, Vicky! My only advice is to not give in to the Last Supper Syndrome; otherwise, you'll gain weight, and you know Dr. Walton...if you gain, he'll postpone your surgery. He's tough, but that's why he has a great track record. :)
You're going to do great.
Prayers,
Mary

Welcome Vicky!
Congrats on getting a surgery date!  I remember how I felt the day I got my date!  I was so excited. 
Stick around and keep us posted on your progress!  I've heard many wonderful things about your Dr. and Weight Wise.  There are lots of people on here that can help you along! 
Kim J!

Congratulations!  And welcome to the board.  You are welcome to join us at the dinner next week-and eat whatever you are allowed.  I will most likely get a fill in my lap band that day-so I'll be having soup myself and if they don't have soup, I'll ask for a big glass of milk....LOL.

Congrats!!! My only advice would be to know that the first couple of weeks to months are going to be tough, but just remember you made the right decision. I am only a month out right now and the first few weeks I really thought I had made a mistake but now I am thrilled with the surgery! The tough phase does not last forever, it will pass.

My other advice is to remember that whatever questions/concerns you may have, other people on this board have probably experienced, so post away!

Again, congratulations of your new life!

Congrats on getting your surgery date.  We'll save you a seat on the loosers bench and fasten your seatbelt it's going to be a WILD ride!

Thanks all for the warm welcome. It's so nice to have the support, and just someone (or many) to talk to. I'll keep you updated, and chime in here and there with my own 2 cents. Vicky 

Vicky,
You are going to do great!  You seem so determined. Your date is just around the corner!  It was nice to meet you at group last night.  I try to make it to every other week, since I have to drive in.  Keep us posted!
Letha

Hi Vicky:

Although we didn't actually introduce ourselves to one another last night, we did "meet" in the group last night. It is great to hear of your surgery date and just know this is the greatest thing in the world to hear! Your life will be sooooo wonderful after this!

I am only 8 weeks out but I keep attempting to be the self-appointed poster girl for WLS, I am just so charged up! It keeps me sane and directed and eager and everything else. I've only lost about 22 lbs since the surgery BUT gone down two sizes and the body is changing like crazy. Already had a plateau which really distressed me being so quickly after surgery (3 weeks out for a good 2 weeks) but am back down on the losing end. Yayyyy! Like others said last  night, it may not show actual pounds lost at times, but when you know your clothes are different and you can notice other things going on with flexability and movement, you know you're losing!

One thing I wanted to bring up last night when we were talking about building muscle -- and I just knew there would be an argument or lots of opinions -- it is commonly said and thought that muscle weighs more than fat. Well, a POUND of anything is still a POUND. Muscle just has a different density and use on your body than fat does.

So learn to embrace the changes, know when you're cheating and fix it (or be happy where you are), and deal with the fact that it's going to take at least a year to get where you want to be, or at least in the neighborhood. After all, it didn't get there overnight, did it?

Best of luck on your day, I know it will be flawless! I also believe keeping a super positive attitude is necessary for this journey!

Good to have you here Vicky!