New here!

Hi all!  I am new to the board and am happy to have found it.  I was just approved as a client at Dr. Tvetenstrand's office in Johnson City.  I am so looking forward to having this surgery!  It isn't going to be easy, but neither have my other attempts at weight loss - and it is even harder trying to keep up with 3 young kids when you are so out of shape. 

I had an appt scheduled next week for my 1st nurse visit, but it got cancelled and rescheduled to the 2nd week in July because of one of the nurses having to go on a medical leave. 

My husband is supportive, and is also looking into WLS but he needs to find someone that takes Medicare - so he has applied to the Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. 

Looking forward to talking/reading/responding.  And also looking forward to meeting some of you in person at the meetings possibly. 

Sarah

Welcome aboard. I don't usually post much on this board but from what I've seen everyone is really friendly. Good luck with your appointments.

Thanks for the welcome!  And congrats on your loss so far, looking forward to that myself.

Sarah

Hello Sarah and Welcome!! I am reading this a bit late (6/23) but wanted to wish you good luck - the surgery will change your life(for the better!) No, at times it is not easy but it is do able- you must work with it! Its a great tool for those of us who have lost all hopes of ever getting healthy and letting go of all that weight!
You will feel better and be able to enjoy your kids and keep up with them so think of that and hopefully it will motivate you! Best of luck to your husband, too.  I have heard good things about Bassett so I hope things work out for him, too.

Hang in there and if you have any questions along the way, this site is great and very helpful.  Take care.   Mary

Hi Sarah, welcome to the NY message boards!  I'm also working through the process of having surgery approved!