New to the group...

[PaulaJ 35]

On July 17th I start my new journey. Besides the sleeve the are going to fix a hiatal hernia and remove my gall bladder. I am both nervous and excited. I am currently on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I go tomorrow to talk again with my surgeon. I am glad I found this group as it seems very supportive.

Paula

[SpaceDust 585]

Welcome, Paula! Come on in, grab a nice glass of cool Water (there are lemon and cucumber slices to add if you're so inclined!), find a place on one of the comfy chairs or that couch over there, and kick off your shoes. We're a big, dysfunctional family - we quarrel now and again, but there is no family that cares more about each other and wants to help more than this one.

Congratulations on being so close! It's so normal to be both nervous and excited at the same time, but it feels weird, doesn't it? This next week and a half will both fly by and crawl by, and then it will be time. It's all good. Just enjoy the ride

[lori68pink 5]

Welcome' date=' Paula! Come on in, grab a nice glass of cool Water (there are lemon and cucumber slices to add if you're so inclined!), find a place on one of the comfy chairs or that couch over there, and kick off your shoes. We're a big, dysfunctional family - we quarrel now and again, but there is no family that cares more about each other and wants to help more than this one.

Congratulations on being so close! It's so normal to be both nervous and excited at the same time, but it feels weird, doesn't it? This next week and a half will both fly by and crawl by, and then it will be time. It's all good. Just enjoy the ride [/quote']

[PaulaJ 35]

Thanks for the welcome.

[Kieshart 73]

Welcome' date=' Paula! Come on in, grab a nice glass of cool Water (there are lemon and cucumber slices to add if you're so inclined!), find a place on one of the comfy chairs or that couch over there, and kick off your shoes. We're a big, dysfunctional family - we quarrel now and again, but there is no family that cares more about each other and wants to help more than this one.

Congratulations on being so close! It's so normal to be both nervous and excited at the same time, but it feels weird, doesn't it? This next week and a half will both fly by and crawl by, and then it will be time. It's all good. Just enjoy the ride [/quote']

Dido! We are here for you.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

welcome to the group. we are all here to help each other out. there are a lot of great existing posts in the archives if you do a search on a topic! good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!

[Lori228 60]

Welcome PaulaJ. It is a fun ride and one that seems to change all the time. It was not that long ago I was in your shoes and very excited and could hardly think of anything else. I am so happy with this decision and so glad I did it. I also had a hiatal hernia fixed while they were in there. Good luck on your journey.

[NotLookinBack 164]

Welcome.. Hope all goes well

[PaulaJ 35]

Thanks. Right now I am taking it step by step. My husband is being very supportive.

[PaulaJ 35]

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[PaulaJ 35]

I am now pre registered for my surgery, have my Pre-op blood work done and met with my surgeon and he answered all my questions and fears. July 17 @ 9:30am.

[Geminitraveler 2]

I am just behind you doing my pre opt stuff. Therapist appt is Saturday. Pulmonologist, cardiologist, gallbladder ultrasound, first nutritionist visit and first support group appointments are all on 7/25/13.

Second nutritionist visit and support group meeting are 8/8/13.

Then I wait fir insurance approval.

Luckily it is less than a year since an endoscopy. I have a hiatus hernia also that will be repaired. Depending on the ultrasound my gallbladder may go to.

Looks like we have a bit in common. Good luck!!!!