Hello to All!

  Hi, my name is Linda and I am awaiting RNY surgery.  I have gone through the preop meetings with my surgeon and his staff and now am awaiting insurance approval.  What torture!  I am SO READY to begin this journey and make positive changes.  I hope to have my surgery in the beginning part of  February - wouldn't that be GREAT!!!!  That means by summer I would be thinner and more comfortable in this body. 

I look forward to getting to know everyone and to offer/receive support and encouragement.  It is great to have this forum where I can reach out to others who are right there with me in this.  Thanks to all!

Hey there Linda! Welcome!  love the little bee next to your name..
YESSSS the waiting game can be tough, but in the end, it goes much quicker than it seems when you are going through it. Make good use of this time and ask anything that comes to mind, get everything you will need post-op for the first week or two, and just soak it all up so you are better informed.
Congrats on being so near fruitaion of your efforts. Thanks for joining us! i look forward to getting to know you and helping you along in this awesome joureny!

linda, welcome to the board. good to see you with us.  i know it is a waiting game, but it will be over eventually, before you know it.  let us know all about you and ask any questions and share any emotions you may be having. that way we can be there to support you. by the same token, we need you for support.  so you are a vital role in this family. vick