Pre- Op Testing !

Hi Carol! I actually went to the seminar having already decided that Dr Lirio would be my surgeon but after meeting Dr Clarke and discussing the pros and cons of open and lap, I decided that lap was a better option for me. (Hopefully I am right!) I really did like Dr Lirio and his surgical history and results are impressive. I'm sure you will be pleased with your decision My twins just turned 2 on 12/8. I have one boy and one girl-Jeremy and Jillian. They keep me so busy-I am a stay at home mom and swear that sometimes going to work at a regular job would be easier I have not been to one of their support groups yet-I have chickened out twice so far but I am going to try and go to the next one. I will let you know how the Medifast goes-I meet with the nurse on Thursday and start on Friday. Email me anytime--best of luck on your future tests. I will send you positive thoughts!! Tara

Tara, I have been to one of the support groups at Ellis and everyone there will make you feel very comfortable. Believe me I chickened out many times before finally going . Actually I probably would not have gone then but a patient of Dr. lirio's was looking for someone to go with her to her first one as well and I met her at Ellis and we walked in together ! It made it much easier having someone to go with . If you would like I would be more than happy to meet you there @ Ellis for a meeting when you are ready to attend one . If not , well that is just fine too . No pressure here ! I have not been to another one since because I have an hour drive to get there , but I would really like to start going to them on a regular basis . I agree with you on the going to work would be easier then staying home and raising your children ! I did'nt have twins and I was a stay at home mom as well and it was not an easy task ! My children are pretty much all grown up now . I have 3 children 2-girls and 1- boy . I only have 1- girl, age 15 left at home and she can still be quite a handful ! I am sure you have your handsful too ! Thanks for sending me positive thoughts ! I need all I can get ! I am sending you some as well ! Take care and let me know on your progress ! and Carol

Hi Carol, Good luck with your tests. I never had to have either so I have no insight there for you, but just think, it's another step closer to your new life! I'm sure you'll do great with the medifast, I hear they have lots of good stuff now! I gained about 10 lbs before my surgery and had to lose it quick, so don't feel bad! I bet you will drop a ton of weight during those 8 weeks! What a great head start that will be for you! Happy New Year to you too! HUGS, Vi

Hi Violet ! Thank you so much for the support ! You are so very lucky that you did not have to get those test's ! The prep for the colonoscopy is the worst ! The colonoscopy is a piece of cake compared to the prep ! Yep, 5:00 o'clock Thursday I will be in hell ! I am so not looking forward to it , but at the same time I know that after Thursday the worst of the testing will be done ! Yes,Yes ....Yes ! I really hope I do well on the Medifast ! I have to lose 32 lbs before surgery. He would like me to lose 40lbs. So that is what I am going to strive for ! I am a bit nervous about being on it so long but also at the same time I can't wait to start it ! Make sense ? Well any how Violet, I thank you again for all the support ! I wish you much success in the New Year ! and Carol

Carol, I am with Tavia hun, just get it done and you will just be in the holding pattern. Wow it will be here before you know it.....I am sure you are so excited about this and I understand about looking forward to the Medifast but hey give it a week and you will be cured of that. Happy New Year Debra P

Deb, Thanks Deb ! You and Tavia are both so funny ! You both always manage to get a smile out of me ! You are probably right when you say that after a week of the Medifast I will be cured of the "I can't wait syndrome" !!! I am very excited as the New Year approaches I am getting closer to the New Me ! I wish you much success in the New Year Deb! and Carol

Carol, Happy New Year. Just wanted to take a minute to welcome you back to the NY board and to say congratulations on your surgery date. Have a great day. Cindee 310/223/???