surgery scheduled 4/20/04

I am new to the message board (first time) hello!! i am scheduled for a lap rny on 4/20/04 i am so excited and wanted to share this wonderful news!!!!!! would love to hear from any of you also making this journey :jump

Welcome! I too am having surgery on 4/20! Our lucky day. I will keep an eye out for ya. feel free to e mail me anytime. Laurie

INDEED IT IS OUR LUCKY DAY!!!!!! NICE TO MEET YOU LAURIE AND THANKS FOR POSTING.

Go Ronda!!! I am so happy for you! Congratulations! Since you are having your surgery six days before I have mine, if you are feeling up to it, drop me a line or two to let me know how it went for you. I would be pleased to hear from you by post or email. Again, Congratulations! Kym

Hi Ronda, I am having my surgery on 4/20/04 also! I just found out today that I am approved! Congratulations to all of us! Tammy

CONGRATULATIONS,WE BOTH SHARE A SPECIAL DAY!!!!! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. KEEP DROPPING ME LINES WITH YOUR PROGRESS AND EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY. cheers to us!!!!

Hi Rhonda, Looks like we have several things in common ... being new to this site (my 1st time too) and the April 20th surgery date ... I too am looking forward to "my new life" and wish you the best of luck! Please stay in touch! Greg

im glad we share these two first cheers to us . it is nice to know we are not going throught this alone!!! i wish you the best as well. and probably will drive you nuts the closer our date gets here. are you on any special pre op instructions? i have to start the atkins clear liquid diet on april 5th. love to hear from you email me when you get a chance

no special instructions as of yet ...I'm awaiting my meeting with the bariatric team ... they will "pre program" me at that time (I guess). Do you have any local support groups? The hospital where my surgery is being performed has a complete team: psycologist, dietician, exercise consultant, etc. that work with the 2 surgeons. As of last nights support group meeting I am seriously considering joining the hospital gym in my pre op stage to get on track for after surgery ... they will work out a personal plan and explain what type of exercises and the use of the equipment for $30 per month. I think this is a good thing to start with until I learn what to do myself. Glad to hear from you, please keep in touch... Greg