Question:
I am scheduled for surgery on March 9, 1999. If you have any advice, comforting words or informatio

My email address is [email protected].    — kimberly S. (posted on February 26, 1999)

March 1, 1999
Congratulations on your surgery being scheduled. There is a great web site support group of some really nice people. They are all pre-op, like ourselves, and post-op. There's a wealth of knowledge to find there with all their experiences. I have found them most supportive.
   — Tammy H.

March 1, 1999
mediconsult.com
   — Tammy H.

March 3, 1999
Congratulations, that is so great! I anticipated the very, very worst I have ever felt in my life, and I honestly think this helped because it was like, "oh this wasn't bad at all." Make sure to make yourself walk around even the first day at the hospital and take advantage of all the hospital pampering. I also started taking Tums (not only for Calcium)the second day I got home from the hospital. I honestly feel like it helped with digestion and upset stomach because I NEVER got sick. Good Luck
   — Lisa S.

May 21, 1999
I'm also pre-op, due for surgery 4th October. Also nervous :) It would seem though, that weight loss surgery is the best solution for those of us who are morbidly obese. So I guess it is worth all the nerves and worrying. If the surgery makes us healthier then it is all worth while.
   — Sue C.