Hello, a Texas Newbie....

Hello everyone, I'm Daniel, from Southeast Texas, and Im starting my long journey with WLS..  Im very scared and nervous, but also happy at the same time..  I know this is best for me...  Its good to be here, and hope to become a regular ASAP... Look at my profile, and watch my youtube video, it will tell u all about me..  Good to meet u all!!  Hope to make friends real sooon!!

Daniel

hey daniel,
Welcome and conrats on your upcomin WLS.  Are you in bmt? im there a lot as my mom lives there and i own a house there.  Feel free to post any questions or concerns you may have as we have all been there :)
Dont be scared and nervous.. it was the best decision I ever made!
Liz

Welcome Daniel.  Congrats on choosing a healthy life style.  I was scared to death before surgery too and then less than one year later I was at GOAL.  Incredible journey but worth every minute.  We're a crazy group so just jump right in.

Hi Daniel !!  Welcome to TMB.   The best support group of people on this board !!

Just ask - we'll answer....................and we'll be honest too................don't take it the wrong way - but we will be here for you !!

((((((((((Hugss)))      and good luck on your upcoming surgery.   THIS IS THE BEST JOURNEY YOU'LL EVER EXPERIENCE  ! 

GET UP, GET ON BOARD AND GET READY FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE !!

Hi Daniel!

Good Luck on your Journey!

Get a chance come scroll around on the OH Men's Board too.

I spent just over 30 years in TX, 22 around Cedar Creek Lake.  My avi sez it all!!

Welcome, Daniel!  Since I am pre-surgery as well, I'll leave it to the others who have "gone before us" to ease your mind.  

Read your profile and I think it was awesome of your father to help you out like this.  I wish you the best of luck on your journey. 

Hi Daniel, and welcome to your new journey for life changes.  I had my surgery June 9th and have already lost 8 lbs since surgery.  I have had a few problems but, nothing too serious that can't be overcome. 
If you have questions, this is the best place to ask them.  Everyone here is so helpful.  Even if you think the question is silly, ask it anyway.  You never know, it may be one of the most important questions of your life.
Hope to see you on the TMB alot.

DeborahL.

WOW, WHAT A RESPONSE FROM SOME GREAT PEOPLE!!!!  THANKS SOOO MUCH, I APPRECIATE IT!!!  I AM SOOO READY FOR THIS, AND WILL FOR SURE STICK AROUND HERE, WHAT MOTIVATION, THATS WHAT I NEED!!  AND TO THE PERSON ASKING IF I WAS IN BEAUMONT, THE ANSWER IS NO, IM 20 MILES AWAY IN GROVES...  ANYWAYS THANKS AGAIN!!!!

DANIEL

Hi! Welcome to the TMB! Wish I had words of wisdom but I don't know much about the VSg or The ds, I had RNY. Congratulations on your decision to take control and change your lie! We will be here for you!!

Meggie

 Howdy Daniel and welcome to the TMB ..       You'll get a lot of great support here along your journey ..  


  I noticed on your profile that you are 500+ lbs. at under 6' ..   Wow, that's one SSO BMI! ..      Have you looked at getting the DS instead of just a V.S.G.?   That's a lot of excess weight to lose with a sttand-alone VSG ..    I know some DS surgeons now require patients with BMIs over 50 to do the procedure in two steps for safety's sake, with the VSG part done first and the siwtch done after the BMI has dropped below 50, but you might be able to get it all done at the same time, and as a result lose more weight, faster, and keep it off better   ..  I think the nearest experienced DS surgeon near you is probably Dr. Erik Wilson in Houston ..    You might want to get a consult with his office as a "second opinion" on the idea ..   
 

  Good luck on whatever you decide to go with ..