Hoping for March

[Beadingnurse 116]

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!

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

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!

[Beadingnurse 116]

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?