Hi.

I'm Deb from N. Carolina. I started this whole process back in August after a visit to my regular doctor. After way too many years of yo-yo dieting and never getting the job done, it's all caught up to me. Now I'm heavier than I've ever been, my BP is on the rise and so is my cholesterol. My arthritis is terrible in my knees and ankles. I retired a couple years ago and I hate it because I can't do any of the things my husband and I talked about doing at this time in our lives. It's time to move forward.....

My surgery is scheduled for Nov.11th. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'm hoping that others that are getting ready to have their surgery in November might be interested in connecting to create a support group. Let's make this journey together and be there to support one another no matter where we live or what our ages may be.

I've been looking at many of the other discussions and some are great, but I have a hard time keeping up with all of them in different places. I'm wondering if a group like this would make it easier to keep tract of whatever we want to talk about.

What do you think????

I look forward to hearing from folks.

Deb

Anyone freaking out yet? The first round of November surgeries is about to start (unless someone's hospital does weekend surgeries)!!! Can't believe I only have three more days of work, then I'm having surgery!

You'll do great, the rest of us are here for you and will be cheering you on!

Anyone freaking out yet? The first round of November surgeries is about to start (unless someone's hospital does weekend surgeries)!!! Can't believe I only have three more days of work, then I'm having surgery!

Nicole!! I'm freaking but über excited too. I have surgery on the 5th.. Holy crow! Stuffs getting real! Lol

Thanks guys its so nice to have support it mwans so much to me I will give you all an update as soon as im able please keep me I. Your prayers

Lashante23 will be thinking of you in the morning. Prayers to you good luck

Lashante23, will be thinking of you. Please keep us posted.

Hi everyone! My surgery date is November 24th. I'm starting to have a mix of emotions I'm excited but a little nervous at the same time.

Thanks guys its so nice to have support it mwans so much to me I will give you all an update as soon as im able please keep me I. Your prayers

Lashante I'll be praying for you!! You're going to do great. I'm looking forward to your updates.

What is it you're worried about? For me it's will I lose enough? Will I do well? And the extra skin..

Hope you feel better soon. Good luck!

Whoohoo for skinny healthy nerds! Good luck!

That bites! I know they're helping but you can't help by yelling. Hope your surgery goes well

Good luck!

Good luck!

That's awesome! If you can stop smoking and cut the caffeine you will do amazing!

Surgery first thing in the morning!!! Scared but very relived

good luck! Praying for a speedy recovery!