Wanted to Check In

It's been since April or May that I have posted here and alot has happened.  I have a date - September 12th, with Dr. Vanguri at Franklin Square Hospital.  I still need my pre-op with my primary care doctor.  As long as my EKG is okay, I won't have to see a cardiologist.  Then it's just a chest x-ray, a final meeting with the surgeon's nurse for pre-op and post-op instructions, and a type & cross-match at the hospital. I am so excited and somewhat apprehensive.  There are so many unknowns. I have lots of questions.  Like - what to do with my hair (can't color or perm for 6 months after the surgery)?  I know about the sagging skin, but what about my face and neck? Anyway, I'm going to try to update my profile page.  Can someone tell me the difference between "My Story"  and "My Blog"? Gonna go.  Everyone have a wonderful  weekend. Bye for now,

April, congrats on your surgery date!!  I always considered "My Story" an short introduction moment and possibly state how being obese has affected you.  "My Blog" would be current news.  Post daily, at special moments, once a month, or whenever the mood strikes.  I know that newbies love to check out the blogs.  Gives them tons of info.  I let the gray take over my hair and decided not to worry about it.  About a year out, I went ahead and colored again.  Everyone is different with the saggy skin.  Here's to hoping that you won't have to worry about it.  Work on tightening up those places that you can, and for those you can't, plastics might be in the picture down the road.  Best of luck. TraciL 

Traci, Thanks so much for the info.  I figure I'll also let the gray do its thing.  I don't want to damage my hair so that more falls out. Thanks again,

Hello April, Congratulations on your date!   September 12 will be here very soon. I want to wish you all the best in your surgery and a swift recovery.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing. As for your questions Traci did an awesome job answering them.  As for the hair being dyed I am going to wait until my hair stops falling a little I get scared with stuff like that.  lol Have a great weekend.

Cira, Thanks so much.  Everyone's best wishes mean so much. You're right, Traci summed everything up well. You have a good weekend also. I'll post again soon.