Going to a Seminar

[ALFxRNY 540]

So I've decided to start the process of looking into getting the vsg surgery. I've been doing my research, even joined this site to read the different experiences. Its after 1am (eastern time) and later tonight I am attending a Bariatric seminar. I have no idea why I am so nervous but I am. I'm going to the seminar solo which is doing nothing for the jitters. Have no idea why I am so nervous about it. Anyway, I hope everyone is having a nice night. Sorry for the long winded nerves post. Just had to say it.

[Berry78 4,259]

Have a good time at the seminar! No need to be nervous.. the doctor (or someone) will do all the talking...

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I think walking through the door of the seminar was the hardest thing I've ever done. (I'm a lawyer, I try cases for a living - really - that walk through that door was harder than anything I've ever done professionally or personally.) I think, for me, the nerves were from finally admitting I could not win this battle with obesity on my own and needed help. I'm the one people come to for help - I don't ask for help. I was admitting that I was weak, and vulnerable and broken.

And it was the best thing I ever did (other than marrying my husband and having my two daughters). I understand your nerves. Go, listen. Ask questions. Take time to think this through. But I have never regretted my decision to walk through those doors, no matter how scared I was at the moment.

You've got this.

[ALFxRNY 540]

I think walking through the door of the seminar was the hardest thing I've ever done. (I'm a lawyer, I try cases for a living - really - that walk through that door was harder than anything I've ever done professionally or personally.) I think, for me, the nerves were from finally admitting I could not win this battle with obesity on my own and needed help. I'm the one people come to for help - I don't ask for help. I was admitting that I was weak, and vulnerable and broken.
And it was the best thing I ever did (other than marrying my husband and having my two daughters). I understand your nerves. Go, listen. Ask questions. Take time to think this through. But I have never regretted my decision to walk through those doors, no matter how scared I was at the moment.
You've got this.

The nerves definitely died by the time I walked through the door. It was very informative and I am glad that I went. Now to make the decision about which surgery would be right for me. Excited but also overwhelmed (in a good way)

[ALFxRNY 540]

Have a good time at the seminar! No need to be nervous.. the doctor (or someone) will do all the talking...

The Bariatric Coordinator did most of the talking because the surgeon ran late. He was very apologetic and answered every question thrown at him. Really nice guy and the people at the seminar had similar concerns. I enjoyed it and the fashion show video they showed us of the Bariatric success stories