Thank you for the PUSH!!!

I just wanted to thank everyone *****sponded to my post yesterday! Y'all are just what I needed. I got on the phone today and have an appt on Monday with my PCP. I was hoping to get in sooner but I will take what I can get. He will certainly give me the referrals I need for cardiologist, pulmonologist and EGD. I will then make all of those appts. Money is not really the issue. I heard that PMRI takes credit cards! I really needed to hear the strong advice from you all and it did what I was hoping for. It made me make my appt. and now I will not turn back!! Kevin suggested I attend the PMRI support meeting on Nov. 7th. I would love that! Any more info on that? TIME? COST? Well, thanks again and keep watching for me...I'm just beginning and will surely be needing more support from you wonderful people.

GREAT TO HEAR STACY.HEY IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO GO WITH YOU JUST LET ME KNOW AND I CAN GO WITH YOU AND EVEN TO YOUR CLASSES IF YOU LIKE.HOPE THAT HELPS GIVE YOU THE PUSH AND I WANT TO HELP SUPPORT YOU.LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OK.TAKE CARE YOUR FRIEND BONNIE

The November 7th meeting is from 7 - 8 pm and the cost is $5. The topic is: Avoiding post-surgery nutrition pitfalls I typically go to the Saturday meetings. Next one is November 19th from 10 - 11 am, the topic is: Holiday eating tips I didn't get the chance to answer your previous post but was pumped to see how many did! I had my consult last year in October and didn't get a move on things until I got a call in November from the hospital because CHRIAS had scheduled my endoscopy! Figured at that time it was time to get my butt in gear and make all my other appointments Best wishes to you! Gigee

Thank you Bonnie & Gigee. I already feel the love and support from everyone on this board. I will most likely go to the meeting on the 7th. If any of y'all are there, please introduce yourself. Hey Bonnie...look out, I may take you up on your offer one of these days. Hope you are prepared. LOL . You can keep the boxing gloves in the trunk, just in case.... Take care everyone...

I'M READY AND WAITING.I MEAN WHAT I SAY I'M HERE FOR YOU AND IF YOU WANT ME TO GO WITH YOU ANYTIME TO YOUR APPOINTMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR'S OR TO YOUR LIFESKILL CLASSES I'M READT TO GO.YOUR FRIEND BONNIE

Good Job Stacey. Glad we could help Robyn

WAY TO GO STACEY! Congrats. Jenn

Stacey, I will be at the meeting on the 7th of Nov. I am also new to all of this. I have already been to the heart doctor. I have my stress test on the 10th of Nov, my EDG on the 17th of Nov, then I can't do anything else until Jan since my surgery isn't until April. We can be in this together . From what I hear it will be the ride of our lives, with the end result being a whole new life. I know I can't wait. I will most likely be wearing jeans and some type of T-shirt, hopefully I will be tan since I will be just getting back from Hawaii. I am 5'9 with red hair and glasses. Just so you know who to look out for. Deanna

I desparately need a tan....Can I go to Hawaii with ya! LOL. Hope to see you on the 7th. Good luck with the testing! You are right about the ride of our lives...it is! Debbie

Stacey, There is a support group meeting this Thursday, Oct 13th from 7-9pm. We meet at Concordia Lutheran Church, on the 1st level all the way around the back side of the church. Address is: 3003 Silverside Road. Donations for the church are accepted. I see you live in PA, not sure where at so if you take 202 South past Concord Mall,(where the road splits and Commerce Bank is in the middle) go left onto Silverside Rd. Go app 2 miles. Church is on the left across from Bonsall Park. Hope you can make it. If you need directions from 95 let me know I can help with that too. This months topic is Exercise. Elissa