Sept 20 patients - please reply

We're all September patients, and I've received support from several of you. That is so great! Making friends with virtual strangers. So different, but so mu*****ommon. I feel there's even more of a connection, if you will, with folks who are scheduled for their surgery on the same day. If you are scheduled for Tues. Sept. 20th, I want to know each of your names and what state you're in ... please reply hugs, Kym from Weare, NH

You've got a LOT of twins - there are 28 of you due that day! Twenty-octuplets? Although what's funny about the way the browser condenses the list is that since it doesn't add the lines, it makes everyone's CITY look like their LAST NAME *lol* 09/20/2005 Lauren Argott Lawrenceville, GA RNY 09/20/2005 Angela Wright Rockwood, TN RNY - proximal 09/20/2005 John Ott Moreno Valley, CA RNY 09/20/2005 Sharon J WI RNY 09/20/2005 Allison Raye Georgetown, IN RNY 09/20/2005 Gary G Beach Park, IL RNY 09/20/2005 Renee Harmon Clinton Twp, MI RNY 09/20/2005 Jean K Grand Island, NE RNY 09/20/2005 J Bee Anaheim, CA RNY 09/20/2005 Amy R Cedar Rapids, IA RNY 09/20/2005 Kelly O. Cheney, WA Lap Band 09/20/2005 Jody Beal Upper Marlboro, MD RNY 09/20/2005 Miss Nashville Goodlettsville, TN RNY 09/20/2005 Sandy Raymond Bothell, WA RNY - proximal 09/20/2005 Carliss Jackson Fort Wayne, IN RNY 09/20/2005 Margie Layne Cincinnati, OH RNY 09/20/2005 Kym Weare, NH RNY - proximal 09/20/2005 Randy Cochran Gibraltar, MI RNY 09/20/2005 Jenny R Winston-Salem, NC Duodenal Switch 09/20/2005 David Diamanti Peoria, AZ RNY 09/20/2005 Tammy I am California dreaming, NY RNY 09/20/2005 Sue Perry Horseheads, NY RNY 09/20/2005 Lisa D Dublin, CA RNY 09/20/2005 Katie Sheneman Fort Washington, PA RNY 09/20/2005 Carol Lucero Phoenix, AZ RNY 09/20/2005 J A Pittsburgh, PA RNY 09/20/2005 Karen Heerkes Dike, IA RNY Here are the ones I found on THIS list, which shows all surgeries scheduled for September!http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/showbymonth.phtml?Y=2005&M=09

I didn't realize there was a list by DATE ... you're so helpful ! THANK YOU !!! Kym

Dear Kym, My surgery date is September 6th. I just got it this past week! I'm so excited to be in the September surgery grouping. I'm in Alabama. I'll keep in touch. April

I'm scheduled for Sept. 20th with you. I live near Waterloo, Iowa and I thouroughly enjoy the more strangers I get to know. This web-site is something I found by accident and it's the best accident I've had in a long time. Let's stay in touch and help support each other. Do you have to do 2 weeks of liquids pre-op? I have til Tues. to eat as I know it, then clear liquids here I come. It's great to hear from you!! Karen

Hi Kym, congratulations to you and everyone on the September list! There is a special connection to those of us having surgery on 9/20 - I will keep you in my thoughts (while I am conscious!). To an easy and uncomplicated surgery for us all! Lisa D

Well Kym, I don't go on the 20th, but the 7th! I can't believe how great everyone on this website is. I love the support they all give. Isn't it awesome? Good luck to you girl, I will pray for a safe surgery for ya. Take care...........Michelle

Hi Kym, We are all in the same boat even though we live in different parts of the country. It is wonderful to have support and know that on the 20th we will all be starting our new journey's together even though we don't really know each other. It is only 2 weeks from today and I am getting so excited, especially since I went through and looked at before/after pix's the other night till I couldn't see straight. If you haven't done that, you really should. It is very uplifting!!!! Today is the last of my testing before my surgery, I have to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy today at 2 pm. Yuck!!! I just want it over, I have been dreading it since the beginning of my last 2 month ago Dr. visit. Anyway, we will be on the lighter side soon and we should all be so excited....by the way, I live in Bothell Washington which is about 20 miles north of Seattle. Good luck to us all. Later, Sandy R.

I went to the hospital today ( 2 weeks pre-op ) to have my intake interview / questionnaire with a nurse. I also met with one of the anesthesiologists, and they reviewed my chart and explained everything as well. They asked questions, and they answered my questions. I started to get teary-eyed when I was reading the list of risks of anesthesia, even though I've heard them all before. They asked me to SIGN on the dotted line. I took a deep breath and signed the consent form. But, it's TWO WEEKS from today ... I am starting to freak -out !!! love, Kym from NH