I was just wondering if anyone is haveing open RNY on this same date? Best of luck to you!!

Beth, Hi my surgery date is the same, but I am in Missouri. I will keep you in my prayers and know that we are not alone I am sure there are others going through the same thing as us. God Bless Jane 509/509/200 BMI: 90.2 pre-op RNY Open July 22, 2003 Dr. Thomas S. Helling, M.D. Kansas City, Missouri

Hi!! I too am scheduled for a lap RNY on 7/7/03 however I live in MD. As the day approaches, I must admit, I get more and more anxious. I'm not sure why because I have researched this procedure for over a year. I'm leaving for a short vacation/vist to Tampa, Fla. on 6/18 to see my parents and kid brother. I think this will help me relax some. It's going to be hard to stay on my low carb/high protein 2 nasty shakes a day while I'm down there, but, my incentive is strong. My MD will cancel my surgery if you gain any wt. (I've lost 13 lbs. so far) My mother is Puerto Rican and makes the best red beans and rice in the world. BOOHOO! I can't have any but her cooking is one reason why I need this surgery now!! ( no, I really don't blame mom ) Anyway, good luck, hope all goes well, and indeed, God will be with us through this journey. Carmen

Well, July 2nd is my date....should be home by the 4th.......independance from food day Rebecca

My surgery date is July 22, 2003. I am so excited, yet nervous at the same time. I will keep all of you with upcoming surgeries in my thoughts and prayers...if you can, please do the same for me! Thanks!