New to the group

Hi everyone,

My name is Anita and I went for my surgical consult today and I'm starting the 90 surgery prep program.  I have a very supportive family and look forward to meeting new friends on this journey as I begin.

Hi Anita,

     Looking forward to getting to know you better. Have you determined which type of surgery you will have? My surgeon didn't require ant type of program pre-op but I kind of wish he had. I would have been glad to attend. Much success to you on your new journey.    Mag   

Welcome to the family Anita.  You will make it through this prep program and be on the surgery list before you know it.

Anything we can address?  Here to walk this adventure with you.

Thanks everyone!

I plan on having the roux-en-Y, my surgeon thinks that is best for me.  The pre-op program is required by my insurance not the surgeon but it is through the clinic.  I guess it is similar to the 6 months some require.  I have to see the nutritionist and nurse practitioner 3 times and have my psych evaluation.  The first visit is Dec 3 and my psych eval is on Dec. 13 so things are moving pretty fast.  

My only concerns are about taking care of my little boy, but he is very independent and a huge daddy's boy, and the pain I have a very low tolerance for pain and that scares me a little but I will get through it.