Introductions

Congrats on your first step toward better health, like you, I am in the process of getting approved for surgery here in Klamath Falls with Dr. Mirande. I have steps I have to take before the paperwork can even be sent into my insurance. I have completed all steps except the mental eval, which is Friday. I hope to be able to have my surgery in either February or March, which isn't soon enough....lol... I welcome any emails, it will be nice to get to know others who are in the process, or have completed the surgery. I know I have a long way to go so finding this site was a blessing. Take care and congrats again on your first step!! Sharron

Better late than never I guess..WELCOME Mary and Vena... I have been off line for several days and missed out on all the fun. Glad to have you guys posting here with us.. the more the merrier!

Hello Mary! I am so glad you found this site. You will love all the info you get (free) from this site! Welcome! ~Denise~

Hi Oregonians! I'm late to the party, but that's okay. I live in the Medford area, had my RNY 7/8/02 with Dr. Mirande in K-Falls. I don't get to the local board quite as often, but since you all are 'heating it up' I'll try to check in more often. Carol C. 7/02 483 12/03 248 I'm ALMOST half of me

WOW WOW WOW You are doing great work. Welcome to the board. We leave on Monday for Los Angeles where my husband is having his RNY. I am scheduled for mine on 1/15/04. Mike and I are both looking forward to being "big fat loosers". Keep up the good work. I am inspired. Kathy

Hi Mary! I used to live over in Aloha - actually. Now I live closer to Cedar Mill/Bethany-ish - know where that is? I love the Hillsboro Winco, though! LOL! So where are you in your journey? Which surgery are you pursing? Found a surgeon you're ecstatic about yet? So many questions! Please let me know if I can answer any questions, okay? Blessings, dina BPD/DS July 2, 2002 Dr. Aniceto Baltasar in Alcoy, Spain SW: 365 lbs, BMI 64 CW: 180 lbs, BMI 31.9 GW: 130 lbs, BMI 23 Read my story at: http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Dina/dina.html See my photos in the Photo Gallery at http://www.bodybybaltasar.com/ Wondering what I eat? Check out http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=dinamcb