Pre-Op 20 somethings check in here!

I know that there is a growing group of us  pre-ops out there so I thought it would be nice if we all came out of lurking to introduce ourselves.  It would be great if someone could start a check in for post ops I just don't know all the questions to ask.


Name:  Libby
Age:  27
WLS type:  RNY
Surgery Scheduled?  No hoping for late May or early June
What are you waiting for?   psych exam & pre opp appointments
Are you blogging?  Yes!   ( I am loving it so far) http://beentherewasthat.blogspot.com/

What is your biggest fear about surgery?  It not working! 

Name: Tia aka Mrs. Navy
Age : 23
WLS: lap band
Scheduled: Jan. 22 2010
What are you waiting for:  to be under 200lbs
Are you blogging? Only on here


Biggest fear about the surgery?  Everyone finding out and trying to play food police! lol!

Name:  Amy
Age:  23
WLS type:  VSG
Surgery Scheduled?  No
What are you waiting for?   just started the process!
Are you blogging?  Not yet, but I think I will when I get further along in the process
What is your biggest fear about surgery?  Slipping back into my old abusive eating patterns.

This is such a good idea! I'm going to steal this idea and put it on my state's message board. Here are my vitals:

Name:  Ashley
Age:  28
WLS type:  RNY
Surgery Scheduled?  Not yet
What are you waiting for? I just found out yesterday that my insurance provider has approved my surgery! I was told that another insurance coordinator will call me to discuss my out of pocket expenses.
Are you blogging?  Kinda... I post updates and random thoughts on my profile here.
What is your biggest fear about surgery?  I can't list just one: Failure and serious complications (including death )

Name: Amanda (can't get pic to work)
Age: Fabulous 19....+7years (26)
WLS Type: VSG
Surgery Scheduled: April 19, 2010
Not waiting on much, just for the date to arrive
Are you blogging: Not on my own profile, but i do make posts here and there
What is your biggest fear about surgery: Not waking up.

Name: jen
Age: 24
WLS Type:  rny
Surgery Scheduled: not yet. hoping for early summer
Waiting on: labs, x-rays, pulmonary test. and most importantly, insurance approval.
Are you blogging: nope. i started one, wrote an entry, haven't touched it since... actually i don't even remember my username or anything
What is your biggest fear about surgery: going through everything, for it not to work. 

Yippee there are lots of us!    

This is going to be an awesome year!   I just can't wait!   

 Ashlee
27
RNY
may 5th 2010
not blogging
i really dont have any fears yet!

 Name:  Bonnie
Age:  22
WLS type:  That is the million dollar question.  Probably VSG because of price (and the fact my sister and I are BOTH having self-pay surgery)
Surgery Scheduled?  No.  Consultation 1 wk from today, hoping to schedule mid-May
What are you waiting for?   consultation (next week) and then classes & graduation to wrap up May 8th
Are you blogging?  Err...I have a food blog :)  So let that be your warning.  Bonnieappetite.blogspot.com only if you're interested in seeing and hearing about food.

What is your biggest fear about surgery?  That I have too high of expectations.  That my life truly is better with food and will be empty without it.