My first post! I had my first pre-op yesterday with surgeon and have scheduled pre-op testing, counseling, nutrition appointment. I am hoping for a March surgical date. I am thankful to have found this forum as the amount of support and information is truly overwhelming. I am looking forward to charting my progress here!

Welcome to VST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are lots of wonderful caring members here. I am hoping for a March surgery date too. Look around and ask questions. The people are GREAT!

Thank you! Let me know when you get your surgical date and we can cheer each other on! I got my appointment scheduled with the nutritionist and the exercise physiologist and I see them both on Monday 2/28. I see my PCP for pre-op labs and EKG on 3/2 and I have my counseling appointment later the same day. I told my boss today about the surgery and she was very encouraging which was a relief. I was surprised though that she encouraged me to NOT tell my co-workers about the surgery. We work in a very large agency (over 1,000) and she said the gossips won't believe that I had medical reasons for the surgery and that by the time the story makes the rounds the rumor will be that I had a facelift and a tummy tuck! I had been conflicted about whether to tell anyone or not so I am probably going to follow her advice and not bring it up. I have only told a close friend and my daughter along with my husband of course. Are you sharing your news with a lot of people?