Ready to go...Do I NEED to attend a class or should I just go?

[Joshua Barbour 22]

I am going to TJ to get mine done, out of pocket because the wait list in Ontario is minimum 15 months. That's the earliest anyone can get on. Crazy?!

Anyway, have done a ton of research and am going with Dr Zavalza because ( don't judge me) it's the cheapest option, they have everything you need and I don't need a hotel or anything, they have condos and what not. Found my flights for like $900 round trip and am ready to go

Questions:

1. Do I need to consult a group or a class? If so how does one get into one of those? Any Canadians or Ontarions/Ottawans know of any?

2. is it necessary? Has anyone just gone and got the surgery just on their own research?

From what I've read on this forum a million times is that NO ONE regrets their decision. I am scared to death of surgery but It's time to lose 90-100 pounds so I can be healthy again.

Thank you so much to those on here that pour their failures and successes for us who are scared.

Thanks Team!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I guess the first question to ask is if your local hospital has a support group, and if they offer meetings for the general public to attend. Or maybe there is a clinic that would offer classes? I don't know how things are done in Canada for this surgery, but an information session would be a great thing for you to attend. I attended one at my hospital about a month before my surgery, and that is how I got all of my information about virtually everything WLS. Another idea is getting a book or two on the subject, there are several out there. Information is power, so arm yourself with as much info as possible, thus little or no surprises! Good luck to you!