October 3rd date at St Vincent Carmel

I'm new here, and my lap band surgery is scheduled for October 2nd with Dr. McEwen. I noticed that you're from Kokomo.  I live in Indy now, but I'm originally from Sharpsville!

Hi there!  We'll have to compare notes..will you be at St Vincent Carmel?  I'm actually from a little town called Sweetser between Marion and Kokomo, but I work in Marion, so didn't want to put that on there and draw too much attention to myself.  I'm not sure how many people I want to know I'm doing this.  How about you....do people know you're doing it? Carol

I know where Sweetzer is!  Isn't Sweetzer's claim to fame that the longest basketball game was played there?  It seems like I remember seeing that on a big billboard once.  It's been a very long time since I've been to Marion.  As a teenager, we sometimes went there to cruise around the the square.  You've helped me to bring back some old memories that I had forgotten about! I am having my lap band surgery at the Indiana Surgery Center in Noblesville.  I had my gall bladder removed four years ago, and that surgery was at St. V Carmel.  Everyone there was very nice, and I had a good experience there.  My husband had shoulder surgery about 6 years ago at St. V Carmel, and he had a good experience too. I've told my family and a few close friends.  My 4 1/2 year old son is disabled, and he has home health nurses who help us with his care.  Because his nurses are all such a vital part of my overall support system and are so intertwined into our family, I have told them about the surgery. My son had an upper GI scope on Friday with his pediatric GI doctor, and I mentioned my upcoming surgery to her.  She was congratulatory and very supportive.  Before I told her, I sort of held my breath fearing that she might give me a laundry list of the reasons why I shouldn't have the surgery, but her reaction was the exact opposite.  Given that she has a reputation for being a great doctor and her knowledge and experience from a GI standpoint, I was so glad to hear her encouragement and support! I'm not sure how I'll feel about telling others.  Once people start noticing that I've lost weight and they ask me how I've done it, I will probably be more willing to share my story.  Partially because sharing my story allows me to talk about my son who inspires and motivates me. Leslie

Hi!  I don't have a surgery date yet because I'm still jumping through hoops for my insurance company.  I have a 6 month program I have to follow first.  I'll be through with it Oct. 16th.  I just wanted to write you to let you know that I'm from Kokomo also.  My surgery will be a RNY at Clarian North whenever it is scheduled.   Good luck on your surgery.  Let me know how you're doing.  Us Kokomoans have to stick together.  LOL Candy

Carol, Congrats!  Dr. Diaz is my surgeon too but I'll be having RNY on October 26 (I chose the date). I will be in Carmel on October 1,2 and 3 for my nutrition meetings and pre-op testing.  I'll try to stop by and see how you are doing.

Blessings,

Jacqui