Hi everyone! :thumbup1: I have been lurking for the past month or so and finally decided to post. My surgery is scheduled for March 9th in Houston. As for most, this is a huge decision for me and I continue to struggle with losing 3/4 of my stomach. I know that I don't need it, but removing most of my stomach is a bit hard to 'digest'. :biggrin0: The stories and experiences shared in this forum have helped and I look forward to sharing my story over the next few months.

Welcome! I too have been using the site to get more information, answer questions and provide support. Good luck with your surgery. Kathy:thumbup:

Hi Kerri, and welcome. Congrats on getting your date, and best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery. Keep us posted on your progress.

Congratulations on your surgery date and with Spring approaching it will be so great a time to recover and lose weight as you go into summer. Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and recovery...

Thanks for the welcome and well wishes!

Hi Kerri!

I just had my surgery in Houston as well at the Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America...in Pasadena. This coming thur. will be 2 weeks post-op for me

Good Luck with your surgery!

Sury

Hi Kerri,

I'm from Houston as well. I'm just in the beginning stages of getting my surgery approved. Good Luck to you and keep us posted. I'm still learning all the facts and want to be at peace with the decision.

Take care.

Nene

Congratulations. I look forward to hearing about your surgery and progresss.

Yeah! I got my surgery date today - March 3rd. I immediately was elated, scared and wanted to back out - all at the same time! Then I had to remind myself why I had made this decision and all the research I have done to assure this was the best decision for me.

I want to thank everyone here that has been so open with their personal journey. Y'all are all such an inspiration and a source of knowledge and support.

Bless you all. Kathy:001_tt1:

Thanks everyone!!!

I scheduled my pre-op appointment for Monday of next week. Also started reducing my diet coke intake.:001_tt1: I usually drink 3 lg fountain sodas a day.:blushing: So today...I had one large soda and one tea. Waiting for the headaches to start.

Still have mixed emotions about the surgery but also recognize this is something I need to do.

One question...is this the place to keep somewhat of a journal of my story?

great news, wish you the best of luck!!! please keep us posted.:blushing:

Welcome to the forum!

Kerri - you are the day after me! Congratulations! It is going to be great.

Well, tomorrow is the big day. So many emotions....excited....nervous...scared. But I'm ready. I have been reading and re-reading articles, books, forums, etc. I will post when I get home in between walking and sipping. :biggrin0:

Kerri, best wishes to you on a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. In a couple of weeks you will be feeling good as new. Keep us posted please.

Congrats Kerri ! ! ! I can't wait to hear all the details of your experience. I'll keep you in my thoughts for tomorrow. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.