Well ...here's an update since my initial meeting. I have attended the orientation session , a support group , met with the surgeon and next week go for physical and dietician first visit . I didn't realize there was so many appt , steps , it's alot for someone that never really went to the doctor . Next week I have to have a ultrasound o gallbladder and upper GI . I am hoping to meet all my requirements by beginning of may for surgery late may.

I'm gettjng there... But it's alot!!!!!

Well ...here's an update since my initial meeting. I have attended the orientation session , a support group , met with the surgeon and next week go for physical and dietician first visit . I didn't realize there was so many appt , steps , it's alot for someone that never really went to the doctor . Next week I have to have a ultrasound o gallbladder and upper GI . I am hoping to meet all my requirements by beginning of may for surgery late may.

I'm gettjng there... But it's alot!!!!!

to begin a journey, you have to make that first huge step.

you have done so. so keep on stepping forward. this is for you and about you getting well..YOU will meet the requirements and YOU will do what you need to do to make it happen. this is YOU.

Thanks for the encouragement .. I just think of every visit as one step closer to getting healthy.

It definitely is a process! I'm a year and a half in and now it seems like time has just flew by. But, the truth is, it has been a lot of hard work, mentally and physically. It is SOOOOOOOO worth it. Just keep taking one step at a time in the right direction and never, ever give up!