hi everyone

I am a new member. I have been on the website before but didn't join until today. My surgery date is 1/19/04. I am excited but yet terrified, kind of like Mandy. I think everyone gives you bad news and also think that sometimes our friends and relatives want us to stay fat. thats why they say the things they do. anyway wish me luck and i'll keep in touch. Dr. Fisher at surgical associates.

If I haven't confused Dr Fisher with someone else (I'm prone to confusion! LOL!) - he moved there from Woodward. My family thinks very highly of him, and I know some of his other patients. I think you are in great hands. Good luck!

You are correct. He did move from Woodward. Thanks for the info.

thanks

Hi Paula, Good Luck with your surgery!!!! I'm in the learning process, and talking to my doctor this friday about the possibility of surgery!!! I can understand your trepidation and excitement! And I'm not even there yet!!! Have faith and we're here pulling for you!!! Gina.

thanks for your note. i did lots of reading and research. You will get there. good luck and keep in touch.

Paula, I hope to be having my surgery on the same date...I would think that if you were not at least a little bit scared of wls something's wrong. I too am concerned of the risks but I have to keep telling myself that I have not been there for my family like I should have being the weight I am so something's gotta give and I hear way too many success stories. Good luck to you and keep me informed of your progress!! I hope we both have the surgery on the 19th!!!! Ken/Edmond, OK

Ken, i hope we have the surgery the same day also. that way we can compare notes. i guess your not having trouble with your insurance anymore? Later

The reason I am not having trouble with my insurance is that I had to change insurance companies....I am no longer with HEALTHCHOICE-----------(thunder in background)----------------but I switched to pacificare. Have a good one!!! Ken/Edmond, OK

HI PAULA, I TOO AM A NEW MEMBER.....I HAD MY SURGERY OCT. 29TH, DR. KATSIS AND DR. FISHER DID MINE LAPORSCOPICALLY.....THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB....MY SCARS WILL BE MINIMAL AND I WEIGHED 350 LBS....SO YOU ARE IN VERY GOOD HANDS.....BEST OF LUCK AND KEEP EVERYONE POSTED ON YOUR RECOVERY......SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE... CINDY THOMAS CLAREMORE