Anybody having surgery in July?

Me too, if I do anymore research and double checking everything, my head's going to explode!

I got my date of July 21st today.   It's longer than I expected. I was hoping for the end of June.  I guess God has a different plan for me.  This gives me 2.5 months to lose what I can and excersise to increase muscle mass before the surgery.   Better get it in gear!

Hi all.  I just got my date today....July 12.  Like others, I was hoping for late June because it fit into my schedule better, but something tells me July 12 will sneak up on me! 

Good luck to everyone.  I am sure we will all be seeing each other's posts as July nears!

Hi Everyone,

I'm scheduled for July 19th.  I can't wait!!!

Hi Kiabelle, my name is Karen. I also am having surgery on July 19 by Dr. Vanguri at Franklin Square hospital. I cant believe I found someone so close to home on the same journey.Maybe we will be roomies. I cant wait!! wi**** was tomorrow!!!!!!

Hi Karen,,

Wow that's great!  My surgery is at 8 so I should be up and walking by the time you get out of surgery.  The time is actually flying by for me.  After July 4th, we will have 2 weeks left.  I'm super exicted.  It'll be here before we know it.  I'm sending you a friend request so that we can keep in touch.

TTYL,
Kiabelle

Hi Kiabelle,


My surgery isnt till 12:30 so hopefully we will be running the halls by monday night. I feel like I am obsessed with this because I cant think of much else and I just want to keep learning as much as I can.Thats probably because i am afraid that I will have one of my CRS moments and screw something up. I would love to add you as my friend and as soon as i learn how to work my new computer that will happen. I switched to an apple and it is so different . I will keep in touch and cant wait to meet my new surgery twin and start this new journey. Have a great day, Karen

Hi Karen, 

For CRS moments, I have everything posted on my calenders at home and at work.  I also put all of my appointments in my blackberry.  All of my paperwork is in one folder and now all I have to do is keep track of that folder. 

I went through the obsessed stage already.  I have a countdown ticker on my profile page.  I use to log in daily to see that number go down. I also watched all the videos I could find on line about my surgery.  That really settled my anxiety.  The group meetings also help.   Have you gone to any yet?  Dr.  Vanguri usually shows up and answer any questions you may have.  I can't go this month, but I'm going to the one on July 18th.  I normally write down tons of questions so that I can be mentally prepared for the changes I'm about to make.

I'm so ready.  I wanted him to push up my date but he's out of town for the last 2 weeks of June.  The good news is I can enjoy the 4th of July BBQ I was invited to.  July 5th I start the pre surgery diet restrictions.  I think at that point I'll be ready to freak out again.  lol  We can try to keep each other sane during the next 30 days.

Take care, enjoy your day.
Kiabelle

Hi Kiabelle
Only 1 month from today. It is getting so exciting. I have been to a couple of the support groups on Sundays. I didnt go in June but plan on going July 18. I also started going to one that the Franklin Square bariatric group has on the second Tuesday of every month. I really enjoy that one , they have different guest speakers with question and answer sessions as well as samples of what ever products they are talking about. All the people are very friendly and it is very educational.

I too have watched all the videos I could find on line as well as constantly looking for articles to read. Some of this stuff is really interesting even if it doesnt pertain to me.

Tomorrow i have my pre op with primary care and on Tuesday i have chest x-ray, gull bladder sono, and breathing test. Then on the 28th i have my egd and then hopefully i am good to go. I cant wait

Have A Great Day,
Karen

Hi Karen, I'm counting down the days too! All of my pre-op testing should be done by friday. It's all becoming so real now. I do a little dance of joy daily. :) I have a brething test too. Maybe we'll run into each other. Take care. Kia