hi ,hope you have a nice camping trip .my date is also 7-14 in columbus ohio.are you ready to run yet?i am this is a scary thing i can not believe it will be here in a week.good luck and i hope you have a god speed recovery.patty

I was supposed to have surgery July 8, but my anxiety was so bad I cancelled it. I had fears of dying, of having complications, of being sick and alone (I live alone). Now that it's cancelled, I feel disappointed and let down. I guess there is no way to have the surgery without feeling anxious, but it sure would be nice if it weren't so overwhelming. Only you can decide which balance of risk vs. benefit is right for you. Since I wasn't sure, I decided to give myself more time.

I am now three months post op and I have lost 60 pounds. I've followed the diet and am walking on my treadmill 20 minutes 3 times a day so far I've had no complications. and am feeling great

Hey Barry I amm also getting done on the 7th July...I am convinced that it will all be fine and in two weeks I will be laughing at all the worrying I have been doing. What are you having done and where will you be having it done? I am having a Lap DS in SAn Francisco by Dr Feng. Good luck and keep in touch either through here or vai email [email protected] Best wishes Mark

I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know how hard it is to want and need this type of thing and not be able to get it done but hang in there. It may sound trite but God may have a another option for you in the works. Maybe he has another surgeon in mind for you, who knows. I'll pray you find the answer.