Thanks for invite. I have been looking for a support group a little closer to my area but have been unlucky with that. I stay around the Fayetteville area. I am sure they have some in fayetteville but I dont know to get up with them. I may go see ya'll one saturday very soon.

I need to finish packing for our first family vacation in a couple of years. We are taking a trip to the beach to celebrate our daughter's 17th birthday and get in some relaxing family time. It's been more than 2 years since we've been able to do this, so it's long overdue and we are all really looking forward to it. I have the clothes, meds, etc... packed. I'm checking emails, paying bills and hopefully we'll be off in the near future.

Dear Stratos,

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! It's really normal to be nervous as surgery approaches. Not only are you about to undergo major surgery, but it will change your life; in SOOOO many ways! That's both exciting and scary.

I don't know if your schedule will allow, but you are most welcome to come to the support group meeting that I host in Raleigh. We have it on the 3rd Saturday morning of each month, so you can talk to others that have gone through and are going through the same things that you have so that you can know what to expect and to share concerns and experiences. If you are interested in coming, you can get more information at www.meetup.com/nc-wls.

All the best,

I have my surgery scheduled for June 27th.... Now I am really nervous. I am doing a Liver diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I could use all the info I can get on what to expect... And please keep me in your prayers.

Glad to see you back.