Hello all - 2/11/05 here...

Hello, everyone. I just put my info on the site and I'm scheduled for this Friday. I'm anxious and excited to get this done. Anything you can do to ease my fears would be most welcome! I'm in Houston, TX and I have Dr. Speigel. Anyone with my doctor that could offer some advise - heck anyone who wants to post here is welcome! Thanks!

Also...I'm in a volleyball league at work. Do you guys think I should just go ahead and tell them I won't be able to play on Tuesday (2/15)? I think I'll be okay, I'm just concerned about the stitches and the band itself (how long until it's set?). Thanks!

Hmmmm, I think you are pushing it just a bit. You need time to heal!

Hi. I have the same date. It's almost here! Good luck with yours. Jeanie in MO DS 02/11/05 "Duodenal Switch: My New Beginning"

Good Luck i am having mine on Monday. Nervious!!!!!!

Hi all I am having my surgery on the same day as well. Good Luck all and may God bless you through your sugery and mine!!!

Dear Heavenly Father, Today I thank your for allowing me this opportunity to publicly praise Your name and give You the glory. I know the miracles You have performed in my life and so now I am boldly asking with a heart full of thanksgiving that you send a legend of angels to watch over my dear friend. Send the Comforter to whisper Your promises in their ear while they are being move to the OR room. Send Gabriel to awaken my friend when the surgery is over. And let my friend surprise all in the recovery room when they come out prasing You for the pain and knowing that the pain is there because they are alive and have come through ready to live their life according to Your will. Continue to watch over then during all phase of their recovery. And when you come in the clouds of glory may we go home to live with you. In Jesus' holy name. Amen

I too have the same date. Just think in 4 more days we start the beginning of a whole new, healthy and happy life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Esther Lap - RNY 02/11/05 Dr. Wilcox, Pittsburgh Bariatrics