I am in the beginning stages of the process, but I feel alone I don't know anyone who has gone through it or is going through it...anyone out there that is in the same stages that would like a friend along the way

Hi there! I'm about halfway through to getting my surgery so we can wait together! I'm nervous of course, but I'm also impatient lol Feel free to message me if you need to talk or anything

Everyone is so helpfully and awesome in this ground glad there are people I can talk to...thanks everyone!!!

@@jenn2752781 You'll never be alone here! Too many awesome and helpful people for that

Can I join the fun here?! I just had my second weight in out of six. I've been to the seminar and seen the nurse practitioner and am in the process of getting all the testing done. I've attended the one required class.and have been to one support group meeting (also required, but must attend one a month) and I've had my mental health eval. I'm hoping to finish all the pre-op requirements and have my RNY in late November or early December.

Can I join the fun here?! I just had my second weight in out of six. I've been to the seminar and seen the nurse practitioner and am in the process of getting all the testing done. I've attended the one required class.and have been to one support group meeting (also required, but must attend one a month) and I've had my mental health eval. I'm hoping to finish all the pre-op requirements and have my RNY in late November or early December.

Of course you can join in. The more the merrier. I hope there aren't a lot of hoops to jump. Id like to be post op before the holidays. My first appt is in 3 hours

Edited July 30, 201411 yr by kyrickchick64

Omg got to the dr and they said I don't have an appointment WTF!! They had all the paperwork and all so they said they would squeeze me in. I about had a hissy fit. ....more to come

Edited July 30, 201411 yr by kyrickchick64

Glad they got you in! I would have thrown a hissy fit. Dont they know not to mess with a woman trying to lose weight!! lol

Omg I would have done the same lol glad they fit u in keep us posted

Well I'm kinda annoyed. Being that it's 50.00 to see these people. All that was done was my blood pressure, temp, gone over the drugs I take(which I had already written out for them.) Then I saw the doctor who said "so you saw our video" um yeah duh considering they wouldn't give me an appointment without doing that...oh wait, you didn't, that's right (sarcasm)

Well then it looks like you qualify ( tell me something I don't know) I asked about the things I read here(and got the obligitory "omg she's been on the internet and thinks she knows everything" look ) I asked about my bmi being high and how the lap band has had some issues with slipping etc. So he says well we only do lap bands but he didn't "think" it would be am issue for me and he would check with his colleagues. We will call you in a couple days to give you the info for the other appointments.

And that was it. Literally 8 minutes. I think I'm going to look elsewhere. I feel limited

Omg that sounds like my appt on Monday where do u live

I'm in Kentucky near Louisville. Where are you from?

At least that makes me feel better that your first appt was similar

Hello. My first surgeon appointment is 8/7. I will be your buddy. Will add you on my friend list too!!!

Welcome aboard. Where are you from?

I'm also pretty new to this. I have gone to a seminar, had my initial consult with the surgeon, psych eval, pcp labs/letter and 3 nutritionist apps. I have my last appt with the nutritionist the end of August and then I see the doc again to get things moving.

Feels like it has already been forever.