The time has finally come and my first appointment at the surgeon's is today. I so can't wait. Lately, I've been doing all the day dreaming of what it will be like to be on the other end of the operation and starting my 'new life' in earnest.

It was starting to feel like it was never going to come. I still have a few months before I can actually have it, but at least the road starts today. I'm also going to set up the op date today if I can, I want to have everything arranged as soon as possible.

I'm really excited!!!!!

Good luck with you appt Sunwyse and I hope everything goes smoothly for you. Dont' forget to come back and let us know how it went.

Hiya lellow.

thanks. Yes, it all went really well. Saw the nurse, then was taken in to see Dr Copp. A very nice man I have to say. A down to earth, character, which is always attractive I think. My date has been set for 22 October, so now all I have to do is arrange the psych and dietition appointments for next month, then get the bank loan.

He also told me that if I need to have a tummy tuck down the track, my health insurance will cover it because its sort of a result of this procedure, so that's really good to know.

For me, the bonus was that his offices are on the ground floor. I have a severe fear of heights and had to pull my partner out of work to take me. Partly because its a fair way from where we live, but mostly because I didn't know what floor he would be on and for me, going up one floor in a strange building is a serious ordeal. So that was so nice and welcome.

When we walked out, I felt really sick. I'd actually been more nervous than I had realised. I then shouted my beloved to a coffee and cake to say thanks for supporting me in this. He truly is an amazingly wonderful man.

Roll on October!!

Hiya lellow.

He also told me that if I need to have a tummy tuck down the track, my health insurance will cover it because its sort of a result of this procedure, so that's really good to know.

Congratulations on seeing the surgeon and getting your banding date. I will have to ask my health insurance if they will cover the abdominoplasty as I was told they wouldn't (apart from a few hundred dollars).

Congrats Sunwyse great to hear you got your date!!

all the best for your surgery

Thank you everyone. Its 2 days later and I'm still buzzing! lol