Good news and bad news.....

Well, good news is, I'm getting in for my final consult and nutritionist a month earlier on February 15th, so off to St. Louis I go valentines day, so i'll be there bright and early Thursday morning. Bad news is, my support person, nor my daughter can go with me I'm going to have to rent a car, cause I can't leave my daughter without a car, she has to get back and forth to work. And being from Oregon, I don't know St. Louis at all.....nervous about driving new places. I've asked another friend if she can go with, so I am hoping she can. I really don't want to do all this alone.... Please keep me in your thoughts while I work this out. Pam

Well if you need anything let me know. I work in the Central West end by Barnes Jewish and live in Illinois. I can help if you need help finding anything around here.

Pam, If you have to do this alone print off good directions from MapQuest or something like that and just get a motel as close to the hospital/Drs office as you can so you aren't stressing the AM of your appointments. You'll do fine but I hope someone can come with you for stress relief!!! Hugs and love, Lana

Pam great news that you are getting in earlier than you expected. sorry that you dont have someone to go with you. Hope your friend can go with you. Keep us posted about your journey we will be thinking about you on valentines day and your drive to St.Louis. Jan

I am happy things are happening for you quicker than anticipated. I too was so scared about driving by myself .I am not a highway driver nor a big city driver so this was the part of the process I was most afraid of. I printed off directions from mapquest. I used shortest distance not shortest time.(gets you there easier) At first I was a wreck ,got lost and cried but I made it to my appointment . Each time I have gone back to Tulsa I have gained confidence in myself. It's strange but this little accomplishment has made me feel stronger and made me feel like I am already benefiting from this surgery. Leave home early,take your directions and refer to them often and if you get lost just stop and ask directions. After a few trips you'll feel more confident and glad you tackled the fear. Focus on your future and those miles melt away like the pounds are going to. Dannielle

Thank you so much everyone for the kind thoughts and words. They are really helpful. Danielle, special thanks to you, you are right, i'm more afraid of the drive to a big city I've never been to before, being alone....more than I'm afraid of the surgery....lordy! I know i'll be fine.....I can do this!! Still hoping my friend can go though I'll let everyone know how it goes afterwards.... Pam