Question:
Need a buddy....

Hi. I live near Mission Viejo in So CA. I am hoping to have surgery through Pacific Bariatrics in San Diego. (I am still in the consult-get-a-date-stages). I have no family at all excpet my hubby, and since I've only been in the States two years, I don't know a lot of people I want to confide my whole weight thing to. I am hoping someone would like to be an email buddy? Or even better, if anyone lives in the area, maybe a flesh-and-blood support person?? I would so greatly appreciate the feedback. Thanks everyone.    — Katie E. (posted on July 14, 2002)

July 14, 2002
Katie, Hi! I live in North Carolina and am also in the waiting stage at the moment, waiting on insurance approval and a date. I'm planning on having an open RNY with the Bariatric Treatment Center in Langhorn, PA. Please feel free to email me if you'd like someone to talk to!
   — Rebekah A.

July 14, 2002
hi there im carrie i live in illinois i had open rny on feb 8 02 im now down 107 lbs and feeling great! id love to be an an email buddy email anytime [email protected] hope to hear from you soon and best of luck to you too! :)
   — carrie M.

July 14, 2002
Hi there! I am Rebekah Albert in Portland Or. I am pre-op, just approved and have had the consultation. Now I am waiting to get a surgery date! That is supposed to be this week. I am trying to keep active and not focus on it overly much. The whole insurance process was a six month stress test! I am trying to start focusing on what I can do now to get ready! Walking daily would be a good start. I walk about twice a week now. Not enough at all. My eating and excercise programs have been really off for about a month. I think I just gave in to the stress and frustration with the insurance turmoil. I would love to be your buddy. Write to me anytime you want to chat about how you are doing. You can count on me being very interested!
   — Rebekah A.

July 14, 2002
Hi Katie, I am in Florida but would love to ofer my support via email. You aren't alone out there! I have my surgery date! Aug. 14, 2002 in Gainesville, FL . I have gotten in touch with others who have the same date and we are starting a website. As we are going ahead of you, maybe we can offer tips and pointers. Our new website is at http://8-14.spyd.net. My email is [email protected] Please contact me any time!! Good luck!!
   — Rebecca T.

July 15, 2002
I am from california. I live in the san fransico bay area and I will be having surgery at standford university. I see my surgeon for the first time on aug 23, 2002 I have to do a bunch of presurgical tests. upper endoscopy and ecocardio gram. Write me at [email protected]
   — sheri B.

July 15, 2002
Hi, I live in Crestline Ca and also had my surgery done at Pacific Bariatrics. Feel free to e-mail me at any time. I had my surgery on 12/27/01 & have lost 97 #. Sandy [email protected]
   — Sandy I.

July 15, 2002
Katie! I feel your pain! You came to the right place. I had absolutely no support for this surgery and I still don't. If at any time you want to email please do! [email protected]. Hugs! AMY
   — purdue_1993