hello new to this site

I have my first meeting with Dr Fullum on 6-21-07  I'm so excited I know that this is only the beginning and that I have six months of testing to go I went to Dr. Fullum's siminar a month ago and It was very informative I was affraid at first but now I feel like this surgery is right for me I have type 2 diabeties Asthma  and constant low back pain Dr fullum believes this surgery will help with my health problems so as things progress for me I will post I don't have much family support just my 14 year old son I grew up in foster care so I hope you guys don't mind me sharing this jurney with you

Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for support and encouragement. Aime

Welcome and good luck!

Any concerns, questions - please feel free to post.  We're here for you.  You're going to love your new healthy life.  You won't believe how much you've been missing out on!  Take care, and I look forward to your posts. TraciL

Welcome Luv That is what we are all here for...... to support each other whether you have support from family or not. You will get it here. Gail

Welcome!  We are happy to share this journey with you.  We are all in this together and we truly do need each other.  I am so glad you are here. Hugs, Robin

welcome, anytime you need to post, ask a question, or just to  vent or talk feel free to come here there is always someone here to give support youin whatever you are going through. good or bad. again welcome. tammy

Welcome to the boards.  You can always find a friend on here to listen:  We have all been where you are now>  I am three weeks preop and so excited. Darla

Welcome, Don't worry about support!!! I am also fairly new to this board and if you need support, the friends you find here will hold your hand through the whole process. There is a wealth of information here , all you need to do is ask!! Big Hug, Kristy