Hi all! I'm new to the forums, and super excited, b/c I just got my surgical date of February 19. I'm amazed at how quickly this has gone. My journey began last May when my doctor wanted to put me on insulin for my diabetes. That was a wakeup call, and my father is on large doses of insulin and in the beginning stages of kidney failure. I didn't want to go down that path, so I got serious about diet and exercise and have managed to drop 50 pounds. My nurse practitioner has really pushed for me to have the surgery, and after looking into it and doing my research, I agreed.

I've got a kickass surgeon, and they have a great reputation. I'm working with Dr. Steiner at Saint Joseph East and I am pumped! 20 days to go!

Congrats! I am scheduled the day before you. I am so excited! Cannot wait to be on the losers bench.

The 11th for me, I'm new here also, looking for as much info as possible. Good luck to you!

Good luck to us all on our new life journey!

Hello! Mine is the 18th! Great way to start the new year! I started my journey about 7 months ago. Just finished my 6 months worth of classes on Monday and was approved by insurance on Tuesday! Good luck to us all!

I'm on the 18th

I'm on the 19th too! Getting excited and scared.

I am also new here. Just finished all the pre-op evaluations and have been approved for surgery. Hoping to have a surgery date soon. Good luck!