I had Dr. G too and my surgery was Jan 19th,, I am thinking about the mercy group too because I am more familiar with CR than Cedar Falls,, I am from Vinton so really the miles arent much different either way,, Does anyone know where at in Mercy the meetings are held? and what time?
Bonnie

Hi, I believe that someone answered this question last week... I am not from the area of CR so I did not pay really close attention but let me see if I can find this and do it right LOL (  I am not a computer whiz! :)  BTW congrats on being on the losers bench!!! Welcome!
I too am divorced I  have a 10 year old and a 20 year old. Yes I do know what gray hair is! LOL If you ever want to vent etc. my email is  [email protected]
 

The support group in CR meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at Mercy in CR down off 7th or 10th, which ever road it is!  It's a fun group.  Be warned, they are a WILD bunch of women! It is a peer based group with no set leader, we just talk about what people need.  It reminds me alot of OH, be ready for a lot of honest, brutle comments, nothing is sugar coated there, but I think that's why I like that group! Afterwards, we head out to dinner somewhere.  

Hi all!  This is my first post to this board and I look forward to connecting with this group!  I live in Swisher (between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City) and had RNY on Jan 13, 2009 in Cedar Falls (Dr. Glas****).  So far so good!  I'm feeling really good this past week expecially (except when I'm nauseated on occassion, which seems to happen almost at random??).  I am divorced, and have three kids ages 6-12.  Question for those in my area -- is there a bariatric support group that meets in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?  I've been told there is one that meets at Mercy Hospital, but it seems to be informal and therefore not published anywhere that I have found.  Any info on this would be appreciated!  Thanks!!  Deb

The time goes in such a flash!!! I'm so excited for you!! Soon, you too, will be one of the losers!

I am just two days away from surgery and it seems like it got here so fast.  I remember writing on here that I knew I was approved but hadn't heard from Debi yet.  Now here I am, just hours away from surgery and still very excited.

I am doing the blended liquid diet and that is going well.  Have all my vitamins, prescriptions and "stuff" I am taking to the hospital.  It just seems like it's going to be here before I know it.

Thank you all for being here for me and keeping me in your prayers.  I will try to post again before surgery day, but if I don't, I will be back as soon as I can and let you know how it went.

Have a great week!

Carol