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Hello. I just wanted to post a quick introduction. I'm Jennie in S. California. I'm waiting for a surgery date. I have had all my consultations and will soon be on my way to surgery. I hope to get my date by the end of next week. My doctor had wanted me to consider surgery 3 1/2 years ago but I wasn't ready. Last year, I felt impressed by the Lord that I needed to ask my PCP for a referral, and here I am, now ready for surgery. I've been really blessed to have lots of support from my friends and family that I've chosen to tell about surgery. I have NOT told very many people, because I don't want to hear everyone's thoughts on the subject. I am trusting the Lord to bring me through the process and recovery. I'm excited about my new beginning and am looking forward to the upcoming changes. Jennie

Welcome Jennie! What an exciting time for you! Let us know your date when you get it next week. You're gonna do just fine! Hugs, Tracy

Welcome and good luck. This is a great forum. It is good to see you here. Loris

Hi Jennie, Welcome to the board. Congradulations on all the hoop jumping and now at the final stretch. We are all pulling for you..most of us have all been there too. I try not to forget about all those pre-op feelings. It's wonderful to live in a time where technology has made it possible for obese folks to get a second chance at living a healthy life..don't you think? I sure hope you get your surgery date this week..you are gonna do just great!! Hugs and smiles, Ginger

Welcome, welcome, Jennie! We are glad to have ya aboard! I know this is an exciting time in your life waiting for that surgery date. Seems just like yesterday I was waiting for mine.... You will be on the road to losersville before you know it... We have weigh ins on mondays if you want to hop on board with that. Its for the before and after WLS'rs... Just to keep check on our weight for the week. So let us know when your date is now and happy happy, joy joy, as ren and stimpy say. ( I know, to much cartoons in my life lol).... Hugs Marge

Welcome Jennie! It was a full 5 years from the time my PCP talked to me about getting the surgery and me finally feeling like I was ready. This surgery takes a high degree of commitment. Between now and your surgery, I highly recommend reading everything you can about it and surviving after the surgery. The more you know, the better you'll do. The fact that you are exercising now is great! It will help you with stamina once you've had your surgery. Then you will need to just take short walks and gradually build up again to regular exercise. Since you love the pool, it will be about 8 weeks before you can go back to it. Big Hugs, Lori