My name is Laurie. My husband and I just had my appointment/information session on 9/9/08 with Dr. Quaid in Fort Collins. He and his staff were wonderful and informative. He actually set a date of Oct. 29 for the surgery, although I think I'm going to try to push it to the next week, purely for childcare reasons. My family is happy I'm going to do this. I've been thinking of it for several years but a death in the family + hypertension helped me finalize my decision.

I can't say that I'm "excited" right now. I'm trying to get my mind around all the things I need to learn before the surgery so I can be successful. I think overwhelmed and apprehensive are better descriptors. Am I strange? Does this mean I'm not ready?

When I first started researching the LB I was petrified. I first started June 24th. I have learned so much on this site and talked to people who have had it. I start my support groups Sept.22 (nutritionist etc.). Now I am so excited I can't wait for this to happen!! I think you just need to learn as much as you can and talk to people dr. etc. about any questions you have. You'll be fine. Good Luck!!

How are you? I am scheduled for surgery on June 8 with Dr. Quaid...

BellaBear

My name is Laurie. My husband and I just had my appointment/information session on 9/9/08 with Dr. Quaid in Fort Collins. He and his staff were wonderful and informative. He actually set a date of Oct. 29 for the surgery, although I think I'm going to try to push it to the next week, purely for childcare reasons. My family is happy I'm going to do this. I've been thinking of it for several years but a death in the family + hypertension helped me finalize my decision.

I can't say that I'm "excited" right now. I'm trying to get my mind around all the things I need to learn before the surgery so I can be successful. I think overwhelmed and apprehensive are better descriptors. Am I strange? Does this mean I'm not ready?