DR.ARANOW PATIENTS: I go to see him for the first time 8-24-04. Is there

anything I should know? Anything I should bring...other than the paperwork? Anything that will help with the whole process that I can do in advance? I'm going to Monday nights preop support group at Middlesex Hospital. Are any of you going? Thank you.

Hi there! I'll be there on Monday! Do you know what time it starts? I'm not sure.

Hi Tammy it's at 6:30pm ...I think it's in the same place our first seminar was in. See you then!!!!!!

Hi Carolyn, I am going to the support group Monday night as well. I have an appointment to see the Psychologiston that day... Now I have to lose 10 lbs by the end of August..then I hope the surgery will be scheduled. I will introduce myself at the meeting..and good luck..He is awesome. Hugs Pattie D

Hi Patty!!! I'll see you at the meeting...good luck with the psychologist...I hope everything falls into place for you quickly.

Carolyn, Just make sure your paperwork is filled out completely. I used a separate piece of paper for my diet history and typed it on the computer. Just make sure that is as complete and detailed as you can, even if you have to "stretch" your memory... Good Luck. I am going to try to be at the meeting tomorrow too. Joanie

Hi Carolyn! Congratulations on starting this journey. But before I continue I just want to say that I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PAGE!!!!!! Anyway, that said I wish you very good luck. I started this in Feb and now my date is almost here and time is zipping by. Get as much information as you can. I think that is why I am not nervous, because I am constantly on the boards getting information and reading every book I can get my hands on. Sandy

Hi Sandy!!!!!!!! I 'm so happy for you. When is your surgery? I too am very excited...I read a lot on here as well...I'm not nervous anymore..I was ...before I got a lot of my questions answered. Thank you for your help!!!!!!!!! Oh..thank you about my profile...I love Disney!!!

Hi Carrie, I will be there tomorrow night too!!! Looking forward to meet you there Kathy K

Hi Kathy!!! It will be great to meet you!!!!!!! There are SO many terrific sweet people on OH.com. I can't wait to see everyone. Have a great night! Tonight is my sleep study at Day Kimball Hospital. I check in at 7:30. Hope it helps ...I'm so tired...but can't get a good nights sleep.