Hello everyone!

I am new to this forum and still trying to navigate my way around the site! My name is Mary, I am 32 from Va. I have finally decided to take the plunge! My surgery date is set for March 13, 2013 !!! I have less than 4 weeks to go! I am very excited and can't wait to transform my life to a better healthier one. I have struggled with being obese since about 6 months after my first son was born back in 1998! I have been trying relentlessly to get thinner but it just seems like the weight wont budge... On top of that I have had pseudotumor cerebri (IIH) for over 4 years now and hopefully ahen I loose the weight I will loose that too!

LilBoo007, welcome! I love this site and go to it for inspiration when I get frustrated. I started my journey to RNY back in July and had to meet all insurance requirements. Finally done and my paperwork will be submitted so insurance on Monday. Congratulations on your choice to have surgery and change your life.

Welcome!

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Hi I Am also from va my surgery date is march 11 and I am also nervous about all the changes and if ill be able to handle it all. Getting excited and scared as well.

Hey Penny!

Where in Va are you from. I'm from the Hampton Roads area. Yes, ate surgery dates are like 3 weeks away!!! I'm getting more nervous as time draws closer...

Im near Winchester va and im also getting more n more nervous and scared of everything.

I'm not sure where that is, I live in Gloucester county. It's the middle peninsula... I believe you are north of me a few hours!

I live in Shenandoah county va and im terrible with directions im close to warren co n Frederick co if that tell u anything

Its sinking in that this is about to happen I start all the vitamins tomorrow and the preop diet monday and also go for preop registration and testing on monday.. scared

When is ur surgery date penny?

Sorry penny I just glanced back... I had a brain fart!!! Monday will be 2weeks away for u and wed is 2weeks for me!!!

March 11 and im getting very nervous and worried.

Hoping all goes well for us both. Just gets a bit scary when the hospital calls for a pre registration and one of questions is do you have a living will. I know its standard questions for them tho.

Good luck penny!!! I haven't had the hospital call me yet, on Wed. I will start my pre-op diet. My coordinator was sick last week but said she would call me first thing tomorrow morning and go over everything with me! I can't wait! It hasn't really sunk in yet, I think once she calls and the ball continues to roll it will be more real to me!

Did you get your call? I had my preop testing and nutrition class yesterday and that was all day long. Its feeling very real now..

Wow! My surgery date was for march 11 and just got a call to go on 7th instead. Wooo wee