I went to the orientation February 27th In San Diego. While I have been working up to the surgery for over two years, talking to my previous doctors, reading anything I could find, watching videos, talking to friends, I was well educated. I was still overwhelmed. I have completed all my labs and have my appointment with the Doctor at Options tonight at 7pm. I know this is what I want and what I need, but I also have slowly began to mourn some of my comfort foods and mentally trying to get ready for life without them. Attitude is everything, and if mine sucks then so will my outlook and fear will win. I won’t let it, it has already stolen so much of my life. I know I will find comfort new things, and I can’t wait to welcome back old comforts like swimming. I know the program is overwhelming but I am confident the process Kaiser makes you go thru will help me be prepared.