Re: Another new kid on the block

[Guest guest]

, sorry to hear you lost your brother too. Yeah, it does

seem we have a lot in common. I'll certainly keep you posted about my

experience with Dr. Ren along the way. Don't hesitate to ask if you

think there is anything I can help you with in the meantime.

> Hi - Reading your post was like looking inside my own life.

I

> too have never been a binge eater and have always been fairly

active

> and still my weight went up. I started researching WLS a while ago

> and decided that DS was for me. I don't have a surgery date yet,

but

> I do have an appointment with Dr. Ren on Oct. 31 and am hoping to

> have surgery in January. I am 31 years old and also lost my

brother

> to cancer...in 1994 when he was 27 years old. I am at the same

point

> in my life...I can't wait to get on with my life and am excited

about

> my future even though I have moments of fear concerning what I am

> about to get myself into.

>

> I just want to welcome you to this site. I'll look forward to

> hearing your comments on Dr. Ren.

>

> Take care,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Liane, thanks so much for the welcome! I'm sure I'll come up with

many more questions over the next month, but at least I know where to

turn. I'll be talking to you again soon, no doubt. Hugs back to you.

> > Hi Everyone. Yes, another new kid on the block has been flushed

out

> > of the depths of cyberspace. I wanted to say hello, introduce

> myself,

> > and see if any of you out there can help assuage some of my

concerns

> > and/or at least relate to how I'm feeling.