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Sarah, Have a fun time at the seminar. It was such an eye-opener for me and helped me make up my mind right that day that this was something I wanted and needed to do for myself. I'm currently in summer school at KU and was tempted to get it done suring classes but since Dr. Malley is booked until the end of this month I figured it would be best to have the surgery after summer school is done and well before fall semester. I too was scared about having it done during the semester. I was worried about missing class and how I'd feel emotionally and mentally. I hope your insurance situation works out okay. Let us know how the seminar went!

Tracy, Thanks for the update. I just read all seven pages of this thread and it is so good to see how well everything turned out for you! I can't wait for my surgery at the end of the month...I just want to be recovering and starting a new life already, the waiting is tough!

Hi forum! This site has been so helpful and everyone is so friendly. I'm glad I came accross this website to help me mentally and emotionally prepare for my upcoming surgery on July 31st. I'm so excited to begin this new journey! :confused:

I was given this link by a family friend who works for a company that rehabilitates doctors and professionals for malpractice. You can go to link, click on "DOCFINDER SEARCHES", then click on your state and find your doctor. It will tell you if the doctor's license is up to date, if he/she has had any complaints or disputes with clients, ect. It's a good start to make sure your doctor is legit and had all his credentials up to date! Administrators in Medicine

"Farewell to food tour"....I love that!!! Yeah, I contemplated taking a weekender to Vegas to say goodbye to buffets but Ameristar will just have to do. Did you have your procedure at Heartland Hosp. or Menorah? I'm scheduled for Heartland and I hear it's a smaller hospital so I was just curious what it's like and if I am missing out on not being at a big hospital like Menorah.

Tracy, No I haven't. Actually, everything is happening rather quickly. I went to the seminar 1.5 weeks ago, had my consultation a few days later and scheduled my surgery at the beginning of this week. I'm still waiting for my packet from the nurse about what to do before the surgery. Are you a Malley patient too? Should I anticipate a pre-op diet?

I'm also a Malley patient! He is wonderful. Yes, he's quiet but he is a sensitive and funny guy once you get to talking with him. I definately feel confident going with him for the procedure. My surgery is for July 31st, I'm so excited!