Dr Psaulding and Dr Forgione did my lap RNY on 7/30/08-they're awesome! When I went to the info meeting there were a lot of spouses and support people there. No worries-your hubby won't be the only one! Good luck! Becky

Hi Kathy,

I don't visit the Vermont board here, but do post on the Main Forum often.  Congratulations on starting the process!

I did NOT bring my husband to the introductory meeting.  My DH works about 70 hrs/week and it just didn't work out.   I would have liked to have him there with me, but there is the on-line video to watch that covers a lot of the intro meeting topics as well.  The majority of people had a friend, spouse or significant other with them.  However, the handouts were helpful and I just jotted a few notes on those to remind me of questions to ask later. 

Dr. Spaulding did my surgery on July 2nd and I have been impressed with her from the moment we met last year.  I wish you all the best on your journey!

I'm just starting the process with Dr. Spauldings office. I have filled out the paperwork and been scheduled for my first group meeting in her office. If you have ever been to this, did you bring a friend or your spouse. The person I talked to on the phone said there is a lot of information at this meeting and I might want to bring someone. I've done a lot of internet research already so I'm wondering if I still need to bring someone.

Hi everyone, I'm a new VT member.  I just completed my psych eval and am scheduled to have my first meeting with Dr. Forgione in early September.  I originally thought I'd want a lap band, but after all of the reading I've been doing, I am wondering if a gastric bypass would be a better choice for me.  How does one decide which way to go?  Has anyone had Dr. Forgione do their surgery?  Hoping to hear from fellow Vermonters!

Well the long awaited date is finally here for Kris from VT AKA Swissybaby!!!
She is here in NY and her DS surgery is today with the awesome Dr Roslin!!!
Kris and I spent some time with Tammy and it was great! Tammy STILL looks incredi ble and despite her own discomforts she came and offered support for our cutie pie pre op!!
We had manicures and pedicures and massages and Kris is all relaxed and pretty and ready to go!! 
If you are so inclined please post a note of encouragement for her and I will print it out and bring to her tomorrow. I remember the warm fuzzies those words gave me as a post op- cant believe its almost 4 years now!!!
Heres a link to her support page:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php? N=R1189791033 

Thanks!!