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Good News....... I went to my surgeon's office today for my pre op stuff, he's super, I also had to go register at the hospital where my surgery will be performed, had my blood drawn and ekg and chest x-ray so i'm all set to go, i'm so excited my surgery date is Tuesday at 7:15am I have to be at the hospital at 5:45am so it's getting closer and closer, i'll keep everyone informed, oh yea doc said I have to drink 30mg of protein a day, he sells some powder drink mix that tastes pretty good the flavor is strawberry cheesecake......Michelle

How exciting, i'm so glad you finally got your date...yippee, I go tomorrow for my one on one with my physcian and pre surgery labs, as far as I know I don't think I have to pay anything, I hope <he he> but I guess I will find out tomorrow for sure I will keep you informed. My doctor doesn't require pre op diet so I guess thats good, my job too is not very demanding its pretty kick back, so were lucky. My goodness i'm so pumped up to be able hopefully someday to buy cute clothes again, how about you? Michelle

I'm so happy for you, just relax and take it easy for the next couple of days and take care of yourself, it's amazing how fast they get you in and out, technology is great, my thoughts are with you keep us informed. Michelle

I bet your on pins and needles waiting for your date, at the moment i'm not too nervous yet, but i'm sure as the date gets closer I will be having feelings of nervousness and excitement, I think a week would be enough time to take off from work if you could, i'm having mine on the 7th and I have to go back to work on the 13th, I was really trying to hurry up and get the surgery over because I work for the school district and our students come back on the August 27, i've been waiting all summer for this surgery and now finally when its time to go back my date is almost here Yippeeeeeeeeee, i've just been told to be sure and follow all the doctors orders and everything should go smoothly. Keep me informed on any details with you and I will do the same tomorrow I go for my last minute labs, and meet with the surgeon before the date, do you have to pay any money out of pocket? Michelle

Hey fellow Auggies, My surgery date is scheduled for August 7, 2007, in Arlington, Texas with Dr. Richard Carter, I go for my pre surgery lab work on August 2, I'm so excited and ready to start this journey i'm glad I will have all you to take this journey with, we can do this.......i'm so ready to live a happier healthier life I want to be around for my grand kids some day, hopefully not too soon lol, Cheers, Michelle Holmes <holmmi>

Congrats on your approval I got my approval the same date, and my surgery is scheduled for August 7, I go for my lab work on August 2, and I'm so excited my health has been so affected by this excess weight, I'm so ready to get healthy again, i've been told as long as we do everything our surgeon tells us we should have minimal complications, so I am going to be sure and follow all instructions to a t, keep me posted on your progress and best of luck......Michelle <holmmi>

thank you so much your words and kindness are greatly appreciated

This has been such a long journey, finally I will be on the band-wagon, I can hardly wait, I have heard and seen so many good things from having the surgery, I too am tired of being the fat person at get togethers with friends, My surgery date is set for 8-7-07,wish me luck my surgeon is Dr. Richard Carter in Arlington, Texas and will be at USMD Hospital, any tips and advice will be greatly appreicated, Michelle Holmes <newbie>