I want to share this with our pre-ops and new-ops!! Lots of info inside!(LONG!)

Wow Kathy!  You're almost 4 years out!!!  We'd love to have you hang with us and share your experiences too!  Good to see you! Lori

WOW Lori.  You have more patience than I do.  That's a really nice gesture to do for those who forget these subjects.  So from now on, if I may, I'll just refer them to your profile.

You've got a PM, too

Sure!  It'll be in my April '08 blog and I'm linking it in my siggy line too!

It has to be said again that you Lori Black totally rock!  What an awesome post and great informational guide for all the newbies/pre-ops. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and post it.  I'm so glad there are many DSers, who like you, never tire of helping or answering questions from newbies/pre-ops.  It's one of the things that makes this a great board.

I seriously love this place and all of the members that make this board feel like home.  You guys are my family away from my family and helping others is fun for me.  I remember being so thankful to those who went before me and helped me along the way, and knew that paying it forward would be something I would do when I understood more about the DS.  I love you guys!!!!

Hey Lori, Thank you!! As a pre-op I find this most helpful!!   When I click the link in your sig though, it take me back to the forum??  You might want to check it out. Thanks again, Kat

Thank you so much this was an awesome post filled with awesome information I have copied and pasted this information to my self made education packet.

Oh, very cool!  You're in Indy, is Dr. Inman going to be your surgeon or will you be travelling?  We have an Indy DS group that meets for dinner once a month and we'd be honored to have you join us.  Send me a pm if you'd like more info!!!! Lori

Lori, you are truly an amazing woman. What a great post so that others can gain the wisdom you have found with your DS.

Hey Karen!  Thanks so much girl! Lori