Okay so now I am scared.  I just got my date June 30th and I think it just sunk in.  Its the "What ifs"??  I have waited it seems like forever and now its here.  Happy, scared, so many emotions running through my head.  I need to step back and take a deep breath.  Just wanted to share. Move over losers on the losers bench for here I come.

WOO HOO!! I have been scheduled for July 11th. Seems like I'll be meeting some of my new friends there, too. I bet he'll have that day booked by the end of this week. His nurse told me he is getting so busy with bariatric patients that he may soon have to stop seeing general surgery patients. I bet so especially since he'll be doing lapband now too. Just got excited and wanted to share some good news.  Bonnie

Is there a support group in the Sumter or Shaw AFB area?  Thanks! ~Annie

Yep that's a safe part of town. Close to the outlets. What kind of food do your parents enjoy? Seafood I would suggest Hyman's or Hank's downtown Charleston. A W Shuck's is also really good. You could take him on a carriage tour of downtown Charleston, Fort Sumter, to see the Hunley. The Air Force base and Navy base both offer discount tickets for a lot of things to do around the Charleston area. Hope y'all enjoy your stay in Charleston and your dad meets up with some old friends from his ship.

Happy Monday-and a big thank you to everyone for your support.   Feeling much better today-still off work-trying to stay busy-very bored.    Tried some ham yesterday-very stupid I know, did not puree thought I could just chew it enough.  I will not try that again for a long time.  Back to smoothies and eggs.  Have a great day everyone!!