I'm a new one also. Started my required 6 month diet on June 3, met Dr. Siddiqui July 28. A bit nervous as I'm 58 and have never had surgery other than tonsils out. I hate hospitals, but I want this more than anything right now so willing to bite the bullet.
Glad to find an active forum. This will be a main support to me as I am very rural now. Used to be a city girl, but more into peace and quiet now.
Good to see other newbies starting out too. A toast to us all, may we become all we hope to be, and more.
Adela