Congrats you guys! I know how exciting it can be! I had my first session March of 2010. I remember learning about the surgery, asking questions, getting weighed and filing out papers. More or less its an info session. They gave me 6 months to lose 10lbs. Sounds so easy doesnt it? So they denied me surgery and gave me ONE more chance. They gave me two months to lose 20lbs. I thought yeah right thats impossible. But i stuck to it and put my mind in it and lost 24lbs! They then told me i was approved and then the waiting game for the phone call. I was called in December 2010 and was operated on January 6th 2011. Let me tell you its the best thing i have ever done for myself. Good luck on your journey!

PS just anyone know how i can get my ticker back?

 Me too Danielle! I wonder how long the next part of the process will be!

Hi

It's been more than a couple of years since I logged into the forum as nothing has been happening... until recently!

My referral was sent to the WLS clinic in 2008 and I am attending my info session on July 4!!!

I've got my binder ready to go, can anyone tell me what to expect there?

Thanks!

That's awesome!!

My biggest concern is post-surgery care. Is your GP taking care of your post-op? Were you given good instructions by Dr Ponce de Leon? Did you get something you could hand over to your Dr for care instructions/test to conduct??

What was your pre-op diet?

I also have found I have a little trouble communicating with Trish. Is it just me?


Sorry! I have lots of questions!!

- Sylvie

 Hi Sylvie!  I did go to visit Dr. Ponce in May, and consider it one of the best things I've ever done!  I was terrified on the trip down (never having flown before or had a major surgery before will do that to a girl!)  but once I arrived at the hospital and met Trish, my nerves settled down.  I had some nausea after surgery but very little pain.  Dr. Ponce and all of the staff are excellent to deal with, I'm sure you'll love them!