New Member from NC

[Dub 9,971]

I'm from NC too. I'm having surgery in March in Raleigh. I'm starting my pre-op diet next week. Hoping to enjoy Bojangles one last time. Wishing you lots of luck on your journey!

I'm from NC too. I'm having surgery in March in Raleigh. I'm starting my pre-op diet next week. Hoping to enjoy Bojangles one last time. Wishing you lots of luck on your journey!

Great! I have a friend whos going to Raleigh to do it as well. I understand your pain, with Bojangles, it was my best friend too lol. Best of luck on your surgery, you're going to do great!

Ah........good old Bojangles.

I haven't had a Cajun fillet biscuit in six months or more. Never thought I'd be able to say that. When I hit Bo's now.....it's to get a large unsweetened ice tea or some of their roasted chicken bites.

Crazy thing is that I don't even miss what used to be a frequent staple in my diet.

Also.....former North Carolinian, here, too. GO PIRATES !!!

[lifeofblair 308]

I had surgery last year right before I turned 24 and I am glad I did. I only wish I did it a little earlier but hey I'm doing well now

[Monet08 63]

@bleedtech91 I'm also located in Charlotte and seeing Dr Kolasch. I just started the process as well

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[ahappycamper 81]

@@Blerdtech91

Welcome to BP! I'm new around here, too. Joined only a few days ago. I'm 29, 5'5" or so, and my CW is roughly 303 (but my scale at home lies and it's been almost a month since I've been weighed in -- going on Wednesday). I started at 340-something. I'm still pre-op, due to get my sleeve in mid to late October, and I have had the joy of waiting six months for my insurance, as well.

The six months has mostly gone by quickly, but I noticed the excitement and the feeling that this was really going to happen for me dissipated at about month two. For me it was very easy to feel like this was so far away and I couldn't maintain my initial level of "omg, I'm so happy I'm doing this!!"

Once I get close to my final appointment at the end of September, I'm sure the excitement will come back. I'm also anticipating a little anxiety, but nothing I can't handle. The endoscopy I was required to get during this six months was the first time I've been put under anesthesia. No other procedures or surgeries, so There's bound to be some nerves.

Has anyone recommended to you a book called The Emotional First Aid Kit? It's written specifically for bariatric surgery patients and is really a great tool to help with the emotional aspects of recovery and life after surgery. It's written by Cynthia Alexander and available for the kindle at $9.99. I also found used copies for $6 plus $4 shipping on Amazon. I definitely recommend it!

Best of luck on your waiting period and surgery! Keep us updated!

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