IME, August 21st is just around the corner. You can run in all the circles you can. I on the other hand am not able to run in circles due to arthritis but I will run mental circles with you! LOL! Good luck and keep us posted. Suzza

Hi, everyone, I am Suzza. I had my "surgery" on May 8th. However, there was a complication no one, not even my surgeon could have predicted. A mass the size of a baseball was found in my Colon which required me to have a left hemi-colectomy. In lay persons terms, about 1/3 or 8" of my colon had to be removed. So the RNY was not done because of the increased risk of infection. So while I have been recovering from this last surgery I have been trying to get ready for the next surgery. My surgeon required me to heal for a minimum of 3 months before he would repeat abdominal surgery on me. I see him July 18th, 10 days from now, and hopefully he will give me an August date for surgery. I would love to hear from anyone who wants to discuss this journey and needs some encouragement. I urge anyone who hasn't already done so, to join a support group. They are wonderful people, generous at heart and crucial to your journey. Oh, BTW, the pathology report came back negative, no cancer. I am so grateful for that. Now my job is to get healthy again for the next surgery and to get this deadly weight off so I can get my life back. God is good. Patience to all who wait~ Suzza

Well, August 6, 2003 just may be my day. How do I get an angel? Preferably in Pittsburgh, PA???

Ok got the e-mail today from Pomco ,, I am on my way I am so excited. My new life starts on august 7 @ 7 lucky 7 Can any one give me alist of things that I should have or do before I go in before I go in.

hi my date is also august 12...i am so excited!!! i wish you all the best before,during,and after surgery!!!!