Hello all!

I'm a newbie to the boards, I just signed up tonight. My journey from initial consultation to surgery has been a short one, so I haven't had much time to prepare!

My best friend had rny in November, and after watching her lose nearly 100 pounds in 9 months, I decided that I no longer wanted to sit on the sidelines as she shrank... I wanted in too! It's incredible to watch her journey as she is rediscovering herself and her body.

I began the process of researching hospitals and bariatric centers and found an incredible center and surgeon on my first search. My initial consultation was on 8/12 and I walked out with a surgery date of 9/24. So far I have met with the dietician, passed the psych evaluation, and completed a fitness evaluation. All of my bloodwork has been done, my initial EKG reading was normal, had my chest x-ray done, and the only thing left to do other than check-in at the hospital on 9/24 is my Pre-Op Class and Support Group, which is tonight!

I am SO excited to finally be doing something to put my health as the top priority in my life, I let it fall by the wayside for too many years and wish I hadn't waited this long... but I have to start somewhere and that somewhere is here.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone and hearing all of your stories. Any advice is appreciated and questions are welcome!!

Welcome! This is an exciting time for sure. My surgery date is 9/22.

The Bariatric Pal site is amazing. So many helpful people all on a similar journey.

Please keep us all posted!

Welcome! These posts and app are a wonderful. I've learned more reading here than I've learned anyway.

My surgery date is 10/12. Welcome again. ????????