Hi,

I'm new and from Connecticut (southwest shoreline area) and was wondering if there is anyone here from my area? I am just getting started, I go to the seminar on April 21st and then will be going through all the pre-op appointments and tests. I am looking for online support as well so if anyone would like to friend me please do!

Hello Kate. I am from CT... Northwest hills.

I have not had my surgery yet but have gone through the seminar AS WELL AS (get ready) --- blood work, cat scan, heart doctor (for an Echocardiogram as well as a follow up visit), pulmonary doctor (and follow up - I have asthma), psychiatric evaluation, sleep study, upper GI, colonoscopy AND finally nutritionist. My insurance requires 6 visits (months) and I am on my 3rd. So I am hopefully looking at June or July for the surgery.

I had my seminar in January (then I had to meet with the coordinator as well as my surgeon).

I found that getting everything (all of the procedures) over and done with is easier (for me anyway). Now all I have to do is concentrate on my nutrition visits.

Don't freak out over the psych evaluation...(I see a lot of people on here do). The psychiatrist is wanting to confirm that you know what you are getting into, they will confirm you have support (family/friends) and will just ask you a LOT of questions. None of which is uncomfortable.

The upper GI and colonoscopy were absolutely nothing to worry about either. I don't know if you will need the colonoscopy - my surgeon recommended it because I am 51(damn him:). But you will have the upper GI...again you are out when they do this.

So it is pretty much hurry up and wait. I am anxious and excited to get this done...but I do realize this (my weight) was not put on in 6 months so .... I take this time to research....research.......research!!! I have also taken this time to try new Protein rich recipes as well as shakes, etc.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask on here ...everyone is extremely kind and very supportive.

Best of luck to you (us) on our new journey.

I am sure we will "talk" on here further.

Dawn

Hi Dawn!

Thank you so much for your post. Sounds like quite the roller coaster ride but I am ready! Like you said it took longer for me to gain the weight than what it takes to get to the end of the ride but it will all be worth it in the end. I wish you all the best and please keep me posted on your progress!

Definitely will....