A LITTLE WORRIED NOW ...

MY NAME IS AISHA MCPHERSON I LIVE IN JERSEY CITY NJ ,I JUST TURNED 21 ON DECEMBER 1ST AND I RECENTLY RECIEVED APPROVAL AND A DATE FOR MY BARIATRIC SURGERY.I HAVE BEEN DOING RESEARCH ATTENDING MEETINGS AND SEMINARS FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS.NOW THAT I'AM APPROVED AND HAVE AN ACTUAL DATE I FEEL AFRAID AND ANXIOUS ABOUT THE PROCEDURE.MY SURGERY WILL BE DONE AT HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY ON DEC.18,2003 AND THE FUNNY THING IS UP UNTIL I GOT MY DATE WHICH WAS DEC.2 I FELT PRETTY SURE THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE FINE.IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SHARING THEIR THEIR POST-OP EXPERIENCE WITH ME,I'D APPRECIATE IT.

Hi Aisha... It's perfectly normal to be nervous. Until you actually get a date, nothing really seems real. Hackensack is a great hospital and you will do really well. I will be just going home the day you have your surgery. You will be home again and on your way to a brand new you by the weekend!! What an awesome gift you are giving yourself this holiday!! You will be fine, I promise! I worked in the operating room for about 10 years of my 26 year nursing career, and I can tell you that is looks much more scary than it acutally is. It will be cold and very hi-tech looking. All you will need to do is close your eyes, and before you know it, they'lll be telling you it's all over. You'll be in my prayers. {{{{Aisha}}}} Barbara

Aisha, We are twins. I'll be having the surgery on the same day. I'm a little scared and anxious too, but I know it's only normal. You will be in my prayers. I look forward to hearing all about your progress. See you on the loser's side! Hugz, Jenny

Dear Aisha; I am also your twin, as I am scheduled for 12/18 also, in Hackensack Hospital, 8:30 AM. Maybe we'll be roommates. Dr. Raphael Capella is my surgeon - and so many great things have been said about him, that I am feeling very confident. G-d speed. Judi