No more "lurking" on this board...

[Sapphire911]

Hi all...my name is Suzy & I have been "lurking around" this board since last June. The reason being, was that I had been informed last May (at one of your support meetings),that one of my ins. co. req. for WLS, was 18 months of a medically supervised diet (monthly dietician & doc. visits). Well, needless to say, my bubble was burst. But, I started with the dietician last June & I'm almost half-way there!! This has been a very difficult process for me (emotionally mainly). Especially seeing how others that inquired about WLS AFTER me, have already had the surgery & on their way to recovery!! I figured going to the meetings would only make me feel worse about my situation. But I'm taking both Nanette's and Regina's advice & coming to the Feb. meeting. They both said it would be a great support system for me; as I have been feeling so alone throughout this ordeal. Anyways, thanks so much Nanette & Regina....for your words of wisdom, and I really do look forward to seeing everyone in Feb.

Love,
Suzy

[Regina]

Welcome Suzy

I am so glad to see you posting here on the board. I am so looking forward to meeting you at the February meeting.

Now as far as that rocky road, you have been traveling think of it this way. It is just a few more bumps in the road that you have hit. When I started looking into this surgery, I hit some bumps in the road to. I started with another doctor and went for all my testing. I was ready for my surgery date and that is when I hit the biggest of the bumps. I found out that the doctor I was seeing had lost his mal practice insurance. I was so mad but I do believe that things happen for a reason. I had to find another surgeon and that is how I ended up meeting Dr Allam. Everyday I am so thankful that I have met Dr Allam and that he performed my surgery. He has given me more life back then I can say. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have met the greatest bunch of people that I have met today. I have become such good friends with so many from our group. I have people come up to me and thank me for the support that I gave them. I can't begin to tell you how good that makes me feel. And in the same breath, I am thanking them. By helping them, I am helping myself to.

I truly believe that if I would have stayed with that other doctor that I would not have been so involved like I am today. So, hang in their Suzy the best is yet to come. Just always, remember that sometimes things happen for a reason. Soon the bumps will be gone and you will be going down the greatest road of your life. You might hit a little bump here and there after the surgery but in the end, it will all be worth it. Just get ready for that ride Suzy your life is going to change and you are going to sit back one day like most of us do and say WOW what a ride I am on.

Gastric Bypass surgery will change your life and there is no doubt in my mind for the better. Just ride it out it your day will soon be here.

I am glad that you started to post here and you will see that you will get the support that you need. We are all here for one another and you are now part of our great big Family. So, with open arms to our group welcome aboard. hggroup

[Sapphire911]

Thanks Regina for the comforting words of support. It means more to me than you'll ever know. Maybe there IS a reason why I am going through all this drama. I'll try my best to think positive & never lose sight of my ultimate goal.....WLS!!!!!!!!!! Thanks once again for making me feel as if I "belong" here.

Suzy

[hawk1989 (RNY)]

seNote5F Hi Suzy,

I'm glad to see you decided to join the boards instead of just lurking. Any questions you might have or if you need to talk you know where to get me. At least until February 16th.

I might have to ask you for aride to the support group meeting if I am home and feeling up to it.

Your friend.

[elaine]

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Hi there Suzy,

I am so glad you finally spoke up and joined the family.......thats what we are here for, and you will find it very comforting that we have all walked in those shoes (the bumpy road ones) in one way or another.

It took me 3 years to find Dr Allam, but it gave me back a life, and for that I would have waited another 3 years if it meant him doing my surgery, so hang in there. You are almost there, and soon you'll have your surgery and you'll be wondering how a year has passed and who is the new you that your looking at in the mirror !!!!!!!!

If you ever need anything, just ask.........hope to meet you at the Feb meeting, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

~elaine

[Sapphire911]

Thanks so much everyone for the warm welcome and making me feel like I am a part of this family. It means so much to me; you'll never know how much.
Love, Suzy
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[mssfire]

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Welcome to the group!! You've come to the right place...a better group of people cannot be found ANYWHERE!! We're here for you...ask and you shall receive!

Can't wait to meet you....just look for us LOOSERS!!!

[Sapphire911]

Thanks so very much!!! Everyone I have heard from on this board, has been so kind...............
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

Love, Suzy