Hello, I am new to this site. I am desperately searching for a forum where I can share my experiences with the Gastric Bypass with others. I am still pre-op, but my insurance has approved me for surgery and I will be meeting with the surgeons soon to schedule my date.
For over 6 months now I have been pre-opping it. I have jumped through all the hoops, passed my psych exam, lost the required pre-op amount, attended the bariatric lifestyle classes, etc. The problem is that after the classes stopped and I was approved, everything seemed to come to a stand still. I am in some kind of no-man's land right now, impatiently waiting to hear from the surgeons to set the date. It has been 2 weeks since I was approved by my insurance. I have not heard from the docs since then and I feel very alone in all this.
There will be more classes that will ensue after I hear from the surgeons, but for now I am in limbo, desperately looking for a forum where I can talk to others in my same predicament. I do not have support from my boyfriend, and I don't know anyone personally who has ever had the surgery, which is the reason why I am searching all these forums, hoping to find some conversation and support.
I have been constantly researching for the past few months. I have not found a good personal forum yet. I am hoping this site will have a few newbies like me who are willing to be buddies in this process.
I really like the stickies on this forum and have read them all, plus most of the comments everyone left. Thanks!
So----to make a long story short----is there anyone out there who wants to chat and buddy-up through the surgery???? I appreciate any support I can get!