I FINALLY have my consult date~~~Yipee~~~

Hi everyone, Its been awhile since I have posted as my computer at home is on the fritz and my hubby assures me that he will fix my lifeline, which he better do SOON or I will LOSE what I have left of my mind!! I HAVE MY CONSULT FINALLY on August 29th in Columbia with Dr. Keeling (sp?). I saw her at the seminar on July 8th, but thats it. I dont know much else about her. I am sooooo excited about it, and nervous ALL at the same time. I keep thinking that after this process started almost a yr ago, that something else is going to keep this from getting off the ground. I just want it to go smoothly. Am trying to get more weight off *yeah right* and QUIT smoking-the two of those dont go good together, haha, but I am trying ALL the same! I am using smoke away and the patch and believe it or not, its working wonderfully. I have gone from over pack a day to less than 3 and those dont even taste good-woo-hoo. I think its all about the habit now. I want the surgery worse than some stinkin cigarette and I WANT my life back. I am wondering IF any of you started your protein B4 surgery and ANY other tips like that I would love-*just want to note I am NOT asking for medical advice, just anything else to help get weight off etc* beforehand, as I heard that the protein shake will help make me feel full etc and I wont get the munchie cravings I have had from not smoking. I have missed getting on here and checking on everyone and hearing your tips etc. I am so excited that I will be able to get on here and be a positive influence like you all are for me. Congrats to all of you who have had your surgery in the past month while I havent been able to get on here and visit and I hope you are ALL doing GREAT..... Janet

okay....in all of Sherrs infinite wisdom, she calls and informs me that I am a moroon and I dont even have a clue what my surgeons name is...NOW..that being said-it is Dr. Fearing in Columbia....Heck, what do I know? I am quitting smoking, sugar AND caffeine....so, IF I cant remember the name, forgive me. (SHERR) I have got to tell you, Sherr-she busts my rear ALL the time....about the smoking, abt the caffeine, about the sugar...and other things (wink wink)..... Sherr, I love ya and I thank you for all your pep talks and all the kicks in the rear...You mean more to me than you will ever know, and thanks for being my brain when its not working right.....I love ya, Jan

MY TWINNNNN Now, see..you know I NEARLY had a nervous breakdown a couple days ago...so you'll have to stop telling me I am SPECIAL... YOU are going to make me ball like a baby again... Ironic that we COULD be in the Hospital at the same time... It will be a "VACATION GET AWAY" for you and your crazy life And it will be JANET TIME FOR ME...with peace and quiet and talking w/ my buddy.... LET"S Hope it works out XOXO Sister S

Congrats on your consult!!!!!!!