newbie sorta

Well I just jumped on these boards and started talking to people I never introduced myself or anything.  So My name is Vicki and my surgery is May 1st at Elmbrook hosp. with Dr Engstrand. I am on my liquid diet to prepare. (as some of you already know) I'm doing ok but the urge to cheat is soooo over whelming. I just want to get this over so I can start on the next part. Anyway I like in North Racine my husband works at Harley Davidson and I have 2 sons one is 22 and one just turned 18. He is a senior. and my 22 year old still lives with us here at home in the basement that he has converted into his apartment. Anyway nice to meet every one!

Hi Vicki!  Looks like we're neighbors...I'm in Racine too :).  Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

Hi CC Where are you having your surgery done? Do u have a date yet? North or South side of Racine? I lived on the South side for over 11 years Just movied to the north side last June.

I had my surgery in October of 2007 (6 months out today)...and I had it in Kenosha with Dr. Jandali whom I LOVE! I'm in west Racine..over near Case Highschool.  When we moved up here we looked at places on the North side (almost bought a place on Lombard by the zoo)...but with my working in Kenosha it was too far.  Lovely area though!

Hello, My name is Julie, and I'm from Racine too. I am having my first meeting with my surgeon, Dr. Wallace, this Monday. I haven't officially started a profile yet.  I'm waiting to see how my meeting on Monday works out.  I'm glad to see there are other people from Racine that are having WLS.

Hi, Julie and everyone. I live in Kenosha and have Dr. Wallce as a surgeon. He is a little odd, but very competant. I trusted him completely, and have had no problems and has very little post op pain, I'm certain because of his skill. I would really like it if we could form a support group in the Racine/Kenosha area.

Hi Vicki

I have done the same thing--just started to talk to people.

My name is Sylvia and I had my surgery with Dr. Chaing at Elmbrook on July 9th.  I started my preop diet on June 18th with a high weight of 407 at the dietitican's office. I weighed 382 on surgery day.  I was in the hospial from July 9th and finally discharged on July 12th (3-1/2 days)--a few complications like cathether, fever.

The first week was hard.  I was on the pain meds for part of the time and now I don't need them.  I see Dr Chaing on Thursday and find out what the scale will tell me.

How has your journey been going?

Sylvia