New Guy

Hello everyone, I am a pre op for open BPD. My surgery date is 1/14/08 and everything has been aproved and is a go. Check out the links in my signature to find out more about me. My wife had a RNY 15 months ago and is 15 lbs from goal. I've been active over on the DS boards. Thanks for inviting me over to "Man's Land" Doug

welcome doug. you are way ahead of the curve knowing what's in store due to your wife going through it. that's very cool. there's a lot of guys on here who have wive's gone through the surgery too.

i would say read the post newcomer. same thing. read all of Dx's posts! that should take you all of 2008! good luck and stay calm. it's almost time......carbonblob

Doug, Welcome to The Men’s Forum. Glad you clicked the link. We have several Ministers here already. Congratulations to your wife’s success, And hope all goes well to clear you for your upcoming surgery. Best Wishes- Dx

Doug, Again congrats on receiving your date. Feel free to ask any questions here.  The responses won't be sugar coated but thats how most of us like it.

Doug, Welcome to the "Men's Forum" and on having a date.  Keep us posted with your progress.  Since your wife has already had bypass surgery, you know you are starting the journey of your lifetime.  It's great to hear that your wife is almost at goal and I am sure she will be a big help to you.  The men on this forum are very knowledgeable and informative.  Ask any question you have and I am sure someone will be able to help you.

Welcome Doug!  Sounds like you are well ahead of things with the poersonal knowledge and experience with your wife's surgery.  Ask anything.  as you've probably heard or seen already there will probably someone with something to share on the topic. BRian

Hey Doug...

sure nuff -- come on over to the Losers' side of the Locker Room...lotsa room here, eh!

Jim