Greetings from Philadelphia

[PhillyGirl 0]

Hi,

I just started down the path of better health. I'm going to a seminar on July 10th and they've told me that if everything (blood tests, insurance, etc.) goes well, then I should be ready for surgery in late October. Happy Halloween to me!

I have Personal Choice, which I've found to be a good insurance policy.

I'm just so tired of feeling fat, tired and ucky. I'm not expecting miracles, but I know I need help and I can't do this alone.

I'm going to be digging around this site and getting lots of advice, I'm sure. I'm hoping that in time I can be an advice-giver.

Good luck to all. We're all in this fight together, aren't we?

[Becca29 0]

Congrats on taking the first step~! When I started back in April it seemed that it would take forever till i had the surgery. Now Im just waiting on final insurance approval and shold be banded next month. This site has been AMAZING to me..Im fairly new on here and have learned sooo much I cant even tell you. Good luck with everthing and keep us updated!!!

[ardelia 41]

Hi,

I just started down the path of better health. I'm going to a seminar on July 10th and they've told me that if everything (blood tests, insurance, etc.) goes well, then I should be ready for surgery in late October. Happy Halloween to me!

I have Personal Choice, which I've found to be a good insurance policy.

I'm just so tired of feeling fat, tired and ucky. I'm not expecting miracles, but I know I need help and I can't do this alone.

I'm going to be digging around this site and getting lots of advice, I'm sure. I'm hoping that in time I can be an advice-giver.

Good luck to all. We're all in this fight together, aren't we?

Hello from the suburbs of Philly!! Where are you having your procedure done? What doctor? I cannot seem to find people from this general area who have gone through this.

[PhillyGirl 0]

I'm going with the bariatric center at Hahnemann because I'm affiliated with that hospital. I know that Abington also has a bariatric center, which is closer to where I live. I'm also going with Hahnemann as I can go for blood tests and other tests over my lunch hour as opposed to taking a half day for a short procedure.

I have my seminar on July 10th at Hahnemann. I'm looking forward to it, even though it means I'm going to be making major lifestyle changes. Essentially, if I want to live and thrive I have to change.