Hi Funny:
Thanks for getting back to me, boy you're up late, or is it early? I'm very excited as well. I followed along about your apron surgery, and am glad that you're going to be able to have your lap band surgery instead. I could probably ask someone to pick me up, but I hate to, Frankfurt is about 40 miles away from where I live in Mannheim, and if worse comes to worse I suppose I can get a taxi and pick my car up later. However, I'm believing for the absolute best! Dr. Rudolf Weiner is doing the surgery (see link below), have you ever heard of him? I hadn't until I got here, but evidently people have been coming from the US to have him perform this surgery for years (read Roberta's story if you get a chance), it's much cheaper than in the states, $7550.00 for everything, and that includes as long as I need in the hospital, test, meds, after care and fills. Also, something else that I didn't discover until I moved here is that eastern Europe is full of excellent cosmetic surgeons, and their prices are great compared to the states, so I plan to have everything done before I leave here. I can hardly wait to feel comfortable at long last in my own skin.
I wish you all the best with your surgery, and will be praying that everything goes perfectly, and for a speedy recovery.
Best,
Vicki
http://www.profweiner.com/about_us.htm