Looking for a buddy/mentor... North of Pittsburgh... Surgery date 8/8/13

[jetson 10]

Hey...

I live 30 miles North of Pgh PA and am looking for a buddy or mentor. My surgery is scheduled for August 8th so I am getting close. I am both nervous and excited!

[kristlynngirl 184]

I'm on the other side south of the city. Good luck! What hospital and surgeon?

[jetson 10]

Hi Kristylynn..

I'm having surgery in Butler by Dr. Maalouf. Thanks for your positive wishes!

[PittGuy 201]

Jetson, I am from the south side also and my surgery is tomorrow. There are people on here with lots of experience. I am not one of them unfortunately but feel free to reach out to me with any questions or thoughts anytime.

[jetson 10]

Hey Good Luck PittGuy!!!

[kristlynngirl 184]

Jetson' date=' I am from the south side also and my surgery is tomorrow. There are people on here with lots of experience. I am not one of them unfortunately but feel free to reach out to me with any questions or thoughts anytime.[/quote']

I forgot yours is tomorrow!!! Good luck! See you on the losers bench soon! We can meet up for lunch and split a bowl of Soup haha!

[momof2ejcm 12]

I had my surgery in dec, at west penn. I live in the middle of you both Lol.

[kristlynngirl 184]

I had my surgery in dec' date=' at west penn. I live in the middle of you both Lol.[/quote']

I had mine there too. Gagne or Urbandt? They're fabulous.

[momof2ejcm 12]

Gange, love love him! How are you doing?

[kristlynngirl 184]

Gange' date=' love love him! How are you doing?[/quote']

Great now. Had some complications and he had to go back in and take out scar tissue about 3.5 weeks after my initial surgery. Said he sees it about once a year. But ever since I feel totally back to normal - just quite a bit lighter!

[momof2ejcm 12]

Great now. Had some complications and he had to go back in and take out scar tissue about 3.5 weeks after my initial surgery. Said he sees it about once a year. But ever since I feel totally back to normal - just quite a bit lighter!

He knows his stuff! How far out are you?

[kristlynngirl 184]

He knows his stuff! How far out are you?

8 weeks today.

[momof2ejcm 12]

8 weeks today.

How much have you lost?

[kristlynngirl 184]

How much have you lost?

Almost 34 lbs since surgery and about 41 total.

[momof2ejcm 12]

Almost 34 lbs since surgery and about 41 total.

That is great!!