Hello I just joined this support group. I have been reading the forums for a couple of months now and have appreciated all the info, so I figured I should join, so I can encourage others too! My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 4. I am super excited and also nervous. More excited than nervous though I start my pre surgery diet in 2 days. I wasn't overweight all my life, but it was a struggle to stay close to my goal weight. As I got older it got worse. I have high cholesterol and blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with Rhematoid Arthritis. I jut graduated as an RN in May and will be starting a new job 3 weeks after surgery, so hopefully all goes well.

Good luck! Let us know how things go.

Thank you Nikki! I will

Hello I just joined this support group. I have been reading the forums for a couple of months now and have appreciated all the info' date=' so I figured I should join, so I can encourage others too! My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 4. I am super excited and also nervous. More excited than nervous though I start my pre surgery diet in 2 days. I wasn't overweight all my life, but it was a struggle to stay close to my goal weight. As I got older it got worse. I have high cholesterol and blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with Rhematoid Arthritis. I jut graduated as an RN in May and will be starting a new job 3 weeks after surgery, so hopefully all goes well.[/quote']

Guess what?? My surgery has been scheduled for the 4th as well!! You will have company. Keep me posted and I will do the same...

I recently became a member as well. I am a bander and on October 8, 2013. I will convert to the sleeve. I am looking forward to sharing my experience as well as hearing from other sleevers. I wish you both well on your upcoming surgery.

I recently became a member as well. I am a bander and on October 8' date=' 2013. I will convert to the sleeve. I am looking forward to sharing my experience as well as hearing from other sleevers. I wish you both well on your upcoming surgery.[/quote']

Thanks, so what happened with the band if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you Bfatfree!! How exciting Nikki!! It is so close, it's crazy!!

Welcome and good luck on your upcoming surgery.

Thank you buplee:)

Thank you Bfatfree!! How exciting Nikki!! It is so close' date=' it's crazy!! [/quote']

Yes, I am very excited....I have made my own chicken broth and froze it. I also made tons of sugar free Jello. So I am ready!