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Hi, everyone.  My surgery is October 8th (not sure of time until 10/7), and I think I'm pretty close to being ready, mentally at least! 

I am excited, and not nervous...yet.  Surely the morning of, the nerves will start to fray a little, but my dh is staying at least the first night with me.  That will be comforting to me.  The hospital is 1-1/2 hours from our house, and we have 7 animals to care for; maybe a neighbor teenager can be hired to help with that!

I've gotten some awesome advice from OH, and enjoy the new friends I have made.  I'm taking my laptop, 3 books on gastric bypass and a journal as well as the basic of hygiene and comfort (chapstick, moist washing cloths (like baby wipes!). 

I'll let you know when it's over and how I'm doing.  Loving this site and all of you lots!

Hi, today is August 25th, and I will be seeing an internist on Sept 14th; if he gives the ok, I will work with a dietician for about 6 months to see if I can get off some weight and lose some of the fat in my "fatty liver" before setting a date for the surgery.
I am going to have the RNY; I wanted to have the adjustable lap band, but because of some meds I take, I am not a good candidate for it; I would also like to have the sleeve gastrectomy, but my insurance won't cover it. 

I will be a friend to anyone who is going through the same journey, so if you'd like to write, feel free to do so!  Katie