Hi Linda. My name is Cindy. I live just out of Orangeburg on 301. I had Bypass done a year ago on March 22. I understand, I think we all get that way sometimes, depressed I mean. But it will get better. I would love to hear from you. Here is my email address. I never get on the site anymore. Thats why I did not see you. A friend sent your post to me. My email is [email protected] . Take care, hope to here from you. Cindy

GO AHEAD GIRL!!!! 

Anyone in Orangbeurg or very close by and I just had surgery on April 28, 2008 thru Dr. Givens and just really looking for a buddy to walk thru this together or either help me a long the way i have been a lil depress but heard it was normal and i just need to reach out thankyou

Hey Jen! Thanks so much for your response!  I knew you would have great advice!   I love reading the forums, but I think they get me thinking TOO much sometimes if you know what I mean LOL!  I will be thinking of you every time I get in and out of the car!  The diapers are a great idea -- I will definitely do that.  I was going to wear some of my old granny panties LOL!    I think what was getting to me is that  not as many people have the thigh lift, and that does seem difficult.  I think also Dr. Bour prepares us so well that to not know EV-RY-THING before going in makes me nervous!   I'm glad this all happened fast so I didn't have more time to think about it.  I wish I was in recovery mode instead of anticipation mode, which for me is much worse than the reality lol! I really appreciate your advice and support!!!  It's so nice to know I can come back and count on the upstate folks for support.  Marce

barbara, im glad youre feeling better today!! Don't worry about the weight at this point, asthma can be serious take care of yourself! you will lose all the fluids back.. and CONGRATS on the 91 lbs!! GREAT JOB!