Just joined, surgery coming up!

[grateful-1 30]

Hello I just joined this support group. I have been reading the forums for a couple of months now and have appreciated all the info, so I figured I should join, so I can encourage others too! My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 4. I am super excited and also nervous. More excited than nervous though I start my pre surgery diet in 2 days. I wasn't overweight all my life, but it was a struggle to stay close to my goal weight. As I got older it got worse. I have high cholesterol and blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with Rhematoid Arthritis. I jut graduated as an RN in May and will be starting a new job 3 weeks after surgery, so hopefully all goes well.

[nikki_is_winning 13]

Good luck! Let us know how things go.

[grateful-1 30]

Thank you Nikki! I will

[nikki_is_winning 13]

Hello I just joined this support group. I have been reading the forums for a couple of months now and have appreciated all the info' date=' so I figured I should join, so I can encourage others too! My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 4. I am super excited and also nervous. More excited than nervous though I start my pre surgery diet in 2 days. I wasn't overweight all my life, but it was a struggle to stay close to my goal weight. As I got older it got worse. I have high cholesterol and blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with Rhematoid Arthritis. I jut graduated as an RN in May and will be starting a new job 3 weeks after surgery, so hopefully all goes well.[/quote']

Guess what?? My surgery has been scheduled for the 4th as well!! You will have company. Keep me posted and I will do the same...

[Bfatfree 4]

I recently became a member as well. I am a bander and on October 8, 2013. I will convert to the sleeve. I am looking forward to sharing my experience as well as hearing from other sleevers. I wish you both well on your upcoming surgery.

[nikki_is_winning 13]

I recently became a member as well. I am a bander and on October 8' date=' 2013. I will convert to the sleeve. I am looking forward to sharing my experience as well as hearing from other sleevers. I wish you both well on your upcoming surgery.[/quote']

Thanks, so what happened with the band if you don't mind me asking?

[grateful-1 30]

Thank you Bfatfree!! How exciting Nikki!! It is so close, it's crazy!!

[buplee 556]

Welcome and good luck on your upcoming surgery.

[grateful-1 30]

Thank you buplee:)

[nikki_is_winning 13]

Thank you Bfatfree!! How exciting Nikki!! It is so close' date=' it's crazy!! [/quote']

Yes, I am very excited....I have made my own chicken broth and froze it. I also made tons of sugar free Jello. So I am ready!