Good Evening NM....

Hello and hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday. I braved the shoppers and went out and about to the sales. I must have been insane , oh well I had to really muster up some will power to not buy new clothes until I have my surgery, everything was on sale. I did a double take and got the heck out of there., ,I refuse to buy any and clothes till I see if I am approved for my WLS surgery. All my thoughts are on January 27,2004 when I go to Arizona for my first appt. ,,I am so excited.

Hello back to you, I went to the sales as well, not a good idea, my hubby "needed" some new sunglasses...$140.00, what the heck was I thinking bringing him with me! I know what you mean about clothes shopping until you loose weight, I dont buy new clothes yet, I am down 71 pounds, but I dont buy new stuff, I get things from friends, or from the thrift store. Good luck with your first appt next month! Misty

It feels like such a waste to by clothes when you are expecting not to need them soon. I haven't bought any since I started trying to get this surgery 11/02. Everything is getting pretty ratty. It's a good thing I finally got a surgery date, 1/6/04 , before I became a total embarassment. Good luck with your appt. in Arizona. I hope you get your surgery date. Laurie

Laurie, I am glad you got your date, I will be praying for you, where will you have this done? Who is your Doctor?

Martina, I'm going to Bowling Green, OH for surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Oakley. I'm having DS surgery which isn't done in NM. Since I had to go out of state anyway I figured I might as well go to the best. His partner Dr. Hess pioneered this particular version of WLS. Meanwhile I am going crazy trying to get everything organized at work for a repacement while I am gone for a month. Ever try to train someone to do your job in 2 days? Laurie

Can't even imagine training someone on such short notice. I have read other profiles that have used Dr. Hess. So his partner should be well trained. You will be in good hands.