I would like to extend a warm friendly hello to all of you. My name is Pat. I am a 37 year old mother of 4. I finally decided to forge ahead after almost a year of research and sitting on the fence about wls! My surgery date is Oct 24th with Almanza, and while I am excited, I am a little nervous as well. I know that time will be here before I know it. I don't have anyone as of yet to accompany me, and I think that is where part of the nervousness stems from. I have heard a lot of scary stories but I'm hoping for a safe uneventful trip and hoping to meet and make a new friend or two along the way. I'm learning so much from you guys and taking in as much as I can take in. I look forward to interacting with you all and the support we can all offer to one another!