June 1, 2004

I'm scheduled for June 1 and I am so excited!

Michelle, I'm scheduled for the 1st too! Andrea

Andrea, Congratulations to you also. I pray that everything goes well with you. I will be at Mt. Carmel West, where will you be? People ask me if I'm scard or nervous and I always tell them no. I'm just so happy to be at this point so that I can start planning things at home. I have already purchased some protein drinks (expires 2005) and bottled water. I have also made my shopping list of the foods that I will need once I return home. Good Luck, Michelle

CONGRAT MICHELLE ON YOUR UPCOMING DATE I'M SURE YOU CAN'T WAIT. I KNOW I CAN'T I'M 6/4/04. ARE YOU STARTING TO PREPARE? WELL GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, AND GIVE YOU GOOD LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH. MONEICE

Congrats to you also Moneice. I think my preparations are coming along pretty good. I've purchased a variety of protein drinks (expires 2005) and bottled water. I always buy bottled water anyway. I've made my grocery list for my return trip home. Friends have volunteered to stay with me since my family is not here. I have a feeling that someone from my family will fly here anyway, because I have their 100% support. My niece had this last year in July and we are so proud of her progress. I've started my list for the hospital stay and I will complete it once I attend the bariatric pre-op seminar in May. I also purchased new walking shoes because I will be attending the gym at work. I used to go all of the time until I fell. I can't wait! 9 more weeks to go. I will keep you in my prayers and thanks for your words of encouragement. Michelle

Congrats! Good luck to you! I know how you feel, I'm just ready for it to be done. My date is June 2nd! I'm in Minnesota, my surgery is going to be in Minneapolis! My prayer and good wishes are with you. Venus

Thank you Venus! My prayers are with you also. This has been a long journey to get a date and we will be in the hospital at the same time. I have old pictures at my desk from when I was 22. I don't expect to look like that again, but I want to be close to it. Afterall, that was 20 years ago . Also, I need to get rid of this back pain and decrease my chances of getting diabetes and any of the other conditions associated with obesity. Congratulations and I wish you a speedy recovery and I pray that you reach your goal. Michelle

Congrats Michelle! I'm scheduled for June 2nd. I'm so excited for all of us with surgery dates coming up. Tasha

Tasha, May God bless you and I wish you the best! Michelle

Thank you Michelle and same to you!!! hugs, Tasha