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Hey guys, Have been hanging out at the Cali board and thought I would also hang out with the GUYS! To make a long story short, I have a surgery date on July 23. I'm at that point were I'm questioning myself if I am making the right decision, and of course all the questions and concerns about what happens after the surgery. I want to think I am mentally prepared for this, however I guess you do not really know until your there. I look forward to meeting new friends and receiving the much needed support, I'm sure I will need. Thanks to all my OH friends, and Greetings to all the guys Via Con Dios Dudes, John

John, Welcome to The Men’s Room! Pre-Op jitters are as common as deep navels out here! Read through some of the posts here and watch the Weekly Weigh-In thread for an idea of how some of the guys are doing. Throw out any questions and someone here more than likely has a story to swap about it. Hope you find all of the info, experience and support this bunch has to offer! Glad you found us. Best Wishes- Dx

Hi John, welcome to the Locker Room.  Great to have you.  One of the great things about this board is the weekly weigh in on Sundays (see the post below ours).  Great for accountability each week.  Ask away with any questions.  Great group here. Welcome, once again. Blessings, Greg

Morning John, Welcome to the Locker Room!  Feel free to ask any question you have.  Congrats on the upcoming surgery date!  Wow, you'll be such a Loser before you know it!  Once again welcome!

Hello john & a big welcome. Second-thoughts and wondering if we're doing the right thing are pretty common, so don't let their mere presence worry you. In your heart, you probably know if this the "right thing" in the sense that all other avenues have failed and you're weight and health have reached a point where lesser remedies seem inadequate and futile. We're complicated beings and being mentally prepared is only part of what's going on--we have deep-seated emotions, probably feelings of despair (nothing's worked so far, has it?), and maybe a lack of confidence. Plus, society is all over the fat bashing big folks and giving us advice, blah-de-blah. If you've been reading the men's forum, you'll see many success stories and "glad I did it, wish I'd done it sooner" stories. Fear is par for the course--but so are hope and joy. Whatever you do, stay in touch with the Locker Room. You won't go wrong with that!

Hey John, great to see another Valley Dude in the Mens Locker Room.   I am 5 weeks out and I already feel so much better than I did before my surgery.  Nerves and secound thoughts are common but everyone here has never had any regrets about their surgery.  When the weight starts to drop you ask your self "why did I not do this sooner".  

I understand.  I'm going through the same thing (July 17).  Hope this helps, I'll go first.  What I recall from childhood and adulthood is that it is always easier when someone goes first.  Ok, I'll do it.  I'll go first and hope that it helps you. Best of Luck Mike

John, Welcome to the Men's board.  If you have a question or concern, ask away.....someone here has had such an array of experience that no doubt someone will have a comment for you.  Congrats on the upcoming surgery.  Keep up informed as you progress on your journey.  Good Luck! Floyd

Thanks for all the feed back,Ya Guys Rock!                                                                                                      Will keep you all up to date, go in for my pre op on the 17th! Thanks again for all the encouragement and support! Via Con Dios Dudes! John