Newbie

Hello my name is Melissa. I am new here and just joined the group today. I am set to have gastric bypass surgery on 2-14-2011. I am nervous but very excited for what my future holds.

Hi Melissa, Welcome to the group. I'm fairly new also. These people have been a wonderful source of encouragement and information. Glad you have a surgery date. I'm already happy I did the RNY. Mag

Welcome to the group Melissa.  Any questions we can assist with?  There is lots of experience, new and farther out from surgery available here.  I had my RNY about 16 months ago.  Best thing I ever did for myself.

Let's be loser's together.  Hugs

Welcome Melissa! Glad to have you and all the other newbies with us. It is veruy normal to have the mix of nervousness and excitement. It is a very exciting journey to say the least. Congrats on your soon to be surgery...Valentines Day... How kewl! Self love on Valentines day, wonderful gift.
We are here to encourage you along the joureny.

Thank Ladies. I have a few concerns but really its not about the surgery its about after. First I have a week long cruise planned 6 weeks after surgery. I really hope I am ok to go because it is non refundable. My next thing is I am in my brothers wedding in may so three months after my surgery. I had to already order my bridesmaid dress and they can only size it down two sizes. I am so super stressed it is not going t fit. I dont know what I wil do. Although it will be pretty awesome if I am down more than two sizes in three months after surgery.

Hello - I just joined the group recently too.  You are so close to your surgery date - congrats!  I am excited for your surgery/recovery and hope that all goes well. 

I noticed your worries about the cruise and wedding.  I really don't have any good advice because I haven't had the surgery yet.  But I think if you post a discussion about your concerns many of the people on here will be able to help and support you.  One day at a time.

Blessings!