It will all work out for the best. How wonderful that your specialists are giving you such great care. Remember the risks of the surgery. You don't want to increase those risks by ignoring the others. Prayers are with you. Keep us posted.

Richard, it is fortunate you find this out before the surgery. I was in the same condition and I had many test done. Now you know why I was high risk and went to the Mayo clinic. But the will of God and all my many friends praying got me thru. Make sure they do all the tests needed. I had the angiogram, stress test, and echocardiogram. And the Stress test they put the dye in. Don't give up, they had a cardiologist on stand by for my surgery and started and arterial line in order to do my surgery. I was suposed to be in intensive care for 4 days and iwas in only one day. But I went to the gym 5 days a weeks for 6 mnths before the surgery to prepare. I only did water areobics but it helped.

OH National event for 2004 Los Angeles California October 29 to 31, 2004 Universal Hilton Time is running out to register for this year's event. Cost is only $60 if you register by October 15 Registration After October 15 will be $75 You can register for one day if that would work better into your schedule: Friday night only for $25 Saturday for $30 Sunday for $30 If you are registering for only one or two days you must e-mail the registration information - name, address, phone, e-mail address and credit card information to: [email protected] You will receive your registration packet when you arrive and check in with ObesityHelp Here is our Convention Schedule -(subject to change) Friday: Chapter Leader (support group leader) training begins at 1:00 to 5:00 You must make reservations for this event with Monica Registration will open at 3:00 PM Vendor Booths will be open at 6:00 PM Grand Masquerade Ball starts at 7:00 PM to 11 PM 8:00 to 8:20 PM - Hear from Susan Maria with all of her cooking hints Live Music by Planet 80's Appetizers will be served Saturday: 8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them 9:00 AM - General Session and Welcome 9:10 to 9:30 - Bariatric Advantage Information 9:40 AM to 1:00 Break out Classes You can choose the class and topics that interest YOU 1:00 to 1:45 PM - Lunch will be served 2:00 to 4:30 PM - Break Out Classes 4:40 to 5:00 PM - General Sessions and drawings Classes you can choose between (subject to change) The "new me" coping strategies When thin is too thin - Anorexia and Bulimia Finding my Open Door Head Hunger Sabotage, Depression, Anxiety, and other post op demons Will I think I'm crazy? The Psychological evaluation and other pre op concerns. Massage and Relaxation Boundary Issues Building Self Esteem Lap band Procedure Information pre and post care Nutrition Post Care When the honeymoon is over - prepare for the longest plateau of your life Pilates for post care Cooking with Susan Maria Sticking with the program once you have lost The A B C's of Weight Loss Surgery Success Empower your mind Abuse and weight gain A, B, and C's of Nutritional needs Post op Exercise and Fitness Class Cooking on the GO Weighing less and moving more - how to pick up your pace The Most Important Change you can make is the quality of your life Learning to think like a thin person Life without scales Journey to OZ - Following the path to weight loss surgery Weight loss in Wonderland - advice from a caterpillar Visit with one of the following Doctors Dr. Katzen - Plastic Surgery Dr. Terry Simpson - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Ramsey Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Korman- Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Richard Lee - Plastic Surgeon Dr. Leport - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Jacques - ND Dr. Quebbeman - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon Sunday: 8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them 9:00 AM - General Session - on time drawing!! Don't be late. 9:15 to 9:35 - Vitamist will be sharing information about their product 9:40 to 10:00 - Lancaster Hospital Presentation 10:05 to 10:30 - Questcore will be sharing information with you 10:35 to 11:00 - Round table discussion 11:00 to 11:30 - Special Guest Performers 11:30 to 12:15 - Lunch is served 12:20 to 12:50 - Fashion Show time - come and cheer for you favorite stars 12:55 to 1:30 - Awards and weight spell up 1:30 to 2:00 - Closing and drawings Hope to see you all there! Bo McCoy [email protected] 866-957-4636 ext 365

Call after 06:30 pm anytime. You have my number.

YES YES YES YES AWESOME! I am sooooooooooooo happy for you! It ended up taking about 4 weeks for approval? AnnMarie