Hi I'm Lisa. I've been waiting for about 15 years for a chance to have the gastric bypass and finally it's here. It took 4 months to pass thru all of the doctor and insurance hoops and now I'm finally four days till surgery. I honestly never thought I'd get the chance to say that so I feel so very blessed that I can now. I'm a bit anxious but I think it's because I've wanted it for so long. I've seen first hand others succeed and fail with this tool so I feel like I'm well prepared. Still I wish I had known about this app sooner. Really could have used the support. I'm here now and can't wait to make some new friends and learn even more about this God given journey.

Congrats! It's an exciting journey. Lots of support on here, feel free to reach out if you have questions. I'm only a week out though, so certainly not experienced.

Thank you I really appreciate it. I'm excited and ready to be on the other side already. ????

Congrats!!! This site is awesome, I didn't find it until after surgery, but everyone is so supportive! We're all here to help each other and so happy to see each others success.

Welcome. Good luck with the surgegy. You will do fine. Keep us posted.

Mine is the 17th too! We're surgery twins!

That's awesome! Good luck. We are going to do great.

Welcome and sending positive vibes

I am scheduled the 17th as well! Triplets! I am getting a little more nervous as we get closer to Monday, but now I have begun my Protein shake countdown until surgery. 9 more to go. LOL Then liquid diet and then it's time! I too feel blessed to have this opportunity to improve my quality of life! I am so ready to start the healthy living journey! Having this website as a way to get more facts and ideas on what to expect has been and is really helpful. Check in time for me is 10:15 and surgery is scheduled at about 12:15. What about you guys? We will have to keep each other posted!

i JUST got my check in ans surgery time like 5 minutes ago lol. Arrival/check in is 5:45 am, my surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am. It's really happening! o.o

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That is so awesome. I check in Vanderbilt at 8:30 and my surgery is at 10:30.

Hello just wondering if your ok!

Thank you for asking. I'm ok. The anesthesia is a lot. I I'm going to have to spend another night because it has left me dizzy and nauseated all day.

I just was able to take my first walk a few mins ago

Keep touch remember it will be worth it ????

I'm doing great. Went back to work today. Very tired but I muddled thru. Also lost 16 pounds last week so I'm super excited about that. I looked at my outfit in the bathroom mirror and realized I can no longer wear that to work. YAY!!! Headed in the right direction.

Congrats! Hang in there! My surgery is tomorrow.