surgery scheduled 6/30 with Dr Almanza

Hi everyone. I am new to the boards, but figured I will most likely need some understanding support as I embark on this journey. The date is set, hotel is booked, and money is in the bank. My anxiety is through the roof. I am going alone because my support  system at home is minimal. I dug my heels in and am doing what is best for me at this point in my life. Any advice would be appreciated.

Melissa

 We will JUST miss each other...mine is on the 5th!! Good luck and congrats on your date, it's SOON!!! :)

I really do wish you the best of luck.

My favourite thing that I was most grateful for when I had my surgery was my heating pad.  It felt so good and I swear it helped to dissipate some of the gas.  Oh and take some Gas-X strips.

This may be a stupid question, but where exactly did you place the heating pad for relief?  It didn't increase any swelling or anything like that?

I never even thought about a heating pad. I just put it on the list. Thanks!  I wish you both the best with your surgeries and after.

 

 I'm on the 17th, I feel the same way.  I'm gonna put a heating pad in my luggage now.
Thanks for the advise.

Hi Melissa and good luck to you, Bryan and Shannon as you prepare for the surgery.

It'll be here before you know it. Make sure to include gas-x strips, they will make a big difference.

Melissa, stay in touch so you can keep us posted! Shannon and Bryan, you know you're family now :)

Liz

Hello Melissa and congrats on the decision for wls.
Best advice... stay out of all the drama that one can get involved with.
Many people will help you in this forum but some will try to scare the crap out of you.
Mainly due to the fact that you picked a surgeon that is being chastised.

I also used Dr. A and so far... so good.
Remember, you don't know me or any of the other posters so take what you read with a grain of salt. Make your own decisions and stick to your guns.

Wishing you a very "uneventful surgery"

TR

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Not hijacking your post but I just reviewed what I typed and saw that I am at my half way mark!
Eight weeks and down 65 pounds!
65 more to go!
I am happy!
Again... had to put this somewhere...
Good Luck and I hope you get the same results

Wow, that is amazing!