Hi, my name is Kenny, new guy on the block I guess, and I’m in the early stages of preparing for surgery. My insurance only covers a couple hospitals so I am commuting from South Carolina to Pennsylvania. I have my first appointment June 14th and they tell me I will be going thru 6 months of tests and preparations in one day, and if all is good, I will be given a tentative date for surgery. I’m feeling very nervous, kind of excited, different feelings everyday lol. I know I am ready to make a change, that’s also why I signed up on here. Support, communication, and knowledge are a big part of it. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself, couldn’t find a specific place on the forums to do that so I figured I would start here seeing as I know I will have a lot of questions.

Welcome, Kenny! This is a very friendly and supportive community. Feel free to jump right in to any thread that interests you. There are lots of different levels of experience represented, so when you've got questions, there's usually someone who's been there before. Good luck on your journey!

Hey Kenny and welcome! You’re in the right place to get answers, the “hive” here is really supportive and knowledge. They’ve certainly helped me along my journey. Have you decided on a procedure? Congrats on your decision.

Hi & welcome! Congrats on your new journey, it’s an exciting one for sure. Hope this community can be great for you as it is for me!

Welcome ! Be sure to ask any questions along the way- there’s a lot of info to take in and most of us have experienced them.
Enjoy the journey— it will go fast! (Although doesn’t feel like it will)

Hi KennyB, I'm in Ohio, but there is a sizable .contingent of Keystone Staters on Bariatric Pal, if you let them know what hospital you plan going to there may be veterans of that hospital who may have special knowledge, to share with you. Ask any questions you like, okay??

Welcome. You have made the best choice with the surgery. You will find a lot of support here. Feel free to reach out. Good luck on this amazing journey

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 226
GW: 165

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I am pretty well set on having the bypass surgery. My sister did it several years ago and has made a total life transformation. Have been reading up on both the bypass and the sleeve surgeries, and just feel that the bypass is more of what I’m looking for.

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I am pretty well set on having the bypass surgery. My sister did it several years ago and has made a total life transformation. Have been reading up on both the bypass and the sleeve surgeries, and just feel that the bypass is more of what I’m looking for.

It's nice you have some first-hand insight into what you are going to go through. Good luck on your journey!