hi all (again)
I say 'again' because I was here a few months ago, but ended up deleting my account due to frustration. I get 'weird' sometimes 
So anyway, I have completed the loong pre-op program at Geisinger (Danville, PA)... and I got a sugery date yesterday!! It will be August 11th!! ((so scared AND excited))
I'm a married mom of 3 (daughter 8, and 5 yr-old boy/girl twins). I work full-time as a teen counselor at an alternative ed. program.
I look forward to getting to know you all. And I want to hear that bad just as much as I want to hear the good (last time I was here, someone consistently made people feel awful if they had problems or concerns with wls).
Thanks guys... 
Sincerely,
Shannon
Shannon --Hello and Welcome to the PA board!! I am sorry to hear you had a not so good experience last time you were on OH but you will find we are a pretty nice and supportive bunch!!
As you can probally tell I am a big fan of the PA board. Everyone has been supportive and caring and have gotten me through many a nervous, scared time here.
I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you will keep us posted !! Take care!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Welcome welcome. I can see how these boards are frustrating- to me they are so massive and people do alot of reading and not alot of posting responses. I try not to do that but sometimes it happens. I hope things are better this time for you.
Very exciting about your surgical date. I know once I made my decision I was so ready to have it done. I look forward to getting to know you.
Leanne~
Shannon,
Welcome back. I'm not sure if the problems you had with the boards were on the pa one or one of the main ones - I haven't seen to much putting down on this board.
We are a great group - like a family. There are people here to tell it like it is - and sometimes we need that too.
We have people of all "stages" here - from just starting the insurance hoops to 2-3 years post op.
Congrats on your date - that's awesome!
Pam
Hi Shannon,
Welcome back. I can see how these boards can get to you. I like to stay in the PA forum or the main one. Some of the others can be pretty bad. It seems like all they want is Drama. They act like a bunch of teenagers. Just stay here and you should be fine. I am having my surgery July 23rd. I had to start my liquied diet today. One down 9 to go... Well, good luck.
