Hello! Newbie needs a buddy & support! From NW IN :)

[navyma 68]

Hi just had my scope done last Fri & don't have my date yet, waiting for ins approval. It's getting close & I'm pretty nervous... Feeling isolated in this journey. SO HAPPY I found this forum!!!!

[anniemay 150]

I know the feeling. I am looking at a May surgery but wish it was tomorrow. Are you doing anything special to try and prepare yourself for this huge change?

[navyma 68]

I know the feeling. I am looking at a May surgery but wish it was tomorrow. Are you doing anything special to try and prepare yourself for this huge change?

Mentally yes, physically, I could be doing more I think. How about you?

[Quickly 45]

From NW IN too.. Sleeved on Jan 8th this year!! Dr. Dang was my Doctor.. Everything went smooth. Good luck!! You will not regret it all...

[Sassygirl06 962]

Welcome! There is defiantly a lot of support here. Congrats on starting your new life!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Welcome to VST and congrats!

[navyma 68]

Welcome! There is defiantly a lot of support here. Congrats on starting your new life!

Thank you! I'm soo excited!

[navyma 68]

From NW IN too.. Sleeved on Jan 8th this year!! Dr. Dang was my Doctor.. Everything went smooth. Good luck!! You will not regret it all...

I will be with Dr Cahill. How are you feeling?

[navyma 68]

Welcome to VST and congrats!

Thank you for taking the time to welcome me. This is a life changer!!!

[navyma 68]

I'm really nervous about telling the people @ my job. It's not a very supportive environment, & I will be pressured to say SOMETHING... Anyone else facing this?

[anniemay 150]

Mentally yes' date=' physically, I could be doing more I think. How about you?[/quote']

I working on both. I have two kids under six so I need to be as prepared as possible. I am trying to lose 20# before May and have started yoga hoping to develop some strength to help post op.

I work in the medical field and am not telling my work group about the surgery. Just a few close friends and family. I will have enough support from them and don't need unwanted advice or pressure. I figure if I lose before I leave and take a full three weeks off post op that it won't cause too much talk at work. We will see. They will eventually know but just not now

[Quickly 45]

Hey... I told only a few people. Just tell them you are having surgery and thats it! Just worry about yourself and keep on the right track. I am 6 weeks out and feel great. It takes awhile to eat such a small amt of food so, good luck on your journey!! Its the best decision you will ever make!

[navyma 68]

I working on both. I have two kids under six so I need to be as prepared as possible. I am trying to lose 20# before May and have started yoga hoping to develop some strength to help post op.

I work in the medical field and am not telling my work group about the surgery. Just a few close friends and family. I will have enough support from them and don't need unwanted advice or pressure. I figure if I lose before I leave and take a full three weeks off post op that it won't cause too much talk at work. We will see. They will eventually know but just not now

I like that you are doing it (the disclosure) on your own terms & timetable.

[navyma 68]

Hey... I told only a few people. Just tell them you are having surgery and thats it! Just worry about yourself and keep on the right track. I am 6 weeks out and feel great. It takes awhile to eat such a small amt of food so' date=' good luck on your journey!! Its the best decision you will ever make![/quote']

I'm so glad to hear you are feeling so well 6 weeks post. That calms me down!!

[mom of 5 5]

Hi, I'm in central Indiana. I'm scheduled for April 18. Close, but seems so far away!