Im new to the site. Surgery scheduled for 11/6/13. Im both nervous and excited and hoping to find support and people to talk to going through the same thing

CW: 262 surgery date 11/6/13

I weigh 225 but what I am most excited about the surgery is a cure for my diabetes' date=' high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and reflux. I can't believe how wonderful it would be to wake up and not have to take a container full of medication. In my support group a lady with diabetes, taking 11 diabetes pills a day, left the hospital only taking 1 pill and that was only because of such an extreme family history of diabetes. Also, looking good in pants wont hurt! [/quote']

Wow Judy we are kindred spirits I weigh 228 and suffer from the exact same things and it's the reason I'm having the surgery as well. So not only are we having surgery the same day we have identical stories!!! That's awesome that we are going through identical journeys

I just got a call from my coordinator, he has been busy scheduling me for all my tests, cardiologist, kidney specialist, upper GI, lab work, chest X-ray, and pre-op nurse. I have never seen so many doctors or had so many tests in such a short period of time. At least I will know if I'm healthy or not. Then to top it all off, I have a slight cold I am trying so hard to get rid of. If that stops me, I will be so mad.

Just got my surgery date today! I'm November 6th too!! I'm nervous and excited. Just dont know what to expect. Oh and I'm new here!

I might have to change my date due to this furlough stuff :-( going to wait through this week and see what happens.... if no budget is passed will prob change to december... the plus side to that is I will get off work for christmas and new years :-)

Hello! I am new to the site ..my surgery is scheduled for 11-11-13 as well as my husband. We are both very excited to share this journey to a healthier life together. asasas as as

November 25th here for RNY! I have a 6 month supervised diet and last appt is next week. Couldn't be more excited. The only thing I'm nervous about is the ins approval...I'm so impatient when it comes to getting a yes or no. Good luck to everyone!!

Wow Judy we are kindred spirits I weigh 228 and suffer from the exact same things and it's the reason I'm having the surgery as well. So not only are we having surgery the same day we have identical stories!!! That's awesome that we are going through identical journeys

Are you having to go through a lot of testing like I am? Will be so glad when that part is done. Then I will know for sure it is real.

Hi, I'm scheduled for nov 6th too. Excited but nervous....

All November's we have a Facebook Group going for Post and Pre Ops. We have 29 memeber so far, the group is secret, and private. Send me your email and I will send you an invite VIA EMAIL, and then you will be able to join.

Surgery Novemeber 11/26 we have a thread on "November Surgery"

Do I just send you my email right here?

Do I just send you my email right here?

Think I figured it out. If you didn't get my email, please let me know.

Hi everyone!

My surgery date is November 20th - I'm in California and Dr. Kelly Francis is my surgeon....any California friends out there?

So excited and very nervous

Hi everyone!

My surgery date is November 20th - I'm in California and Dr. Kelly Francis is my surgeon....any California friends out there?

So excited and very nervous

Hi Powderpuff, my surgery is Nov 19 and my surgeon is Dr. Atif Iqbal in the same office. Small world.

Think I figured it out. If you didn't get my email, please let me know.

Yes send me a private message