D'Lynn, my dear....

You just have no idea how much it means to me that you've offered to take off and come back to Atl! You are kind beyond words! I know, however, that you've missed work due to your own surgery--and I happen to have lots of family right here in Atl.--I know both my parents will be at the hospital, and my sister and her husband...and of course, my dear hubby. I would feel so bad if you took time on my account, hon--It's so sweet of you to offer...but you just don't have to do that. You can call the hospital-or my cell phone--and get updates. And once I'm home, be prepared for several calls when I have no idea what to eat! Thanks, sweetie---but I'll feel like a heel if I have all this family around AND you miss work to come also! I think you should hang tight where you are--and when I'm thru this and you have a dr. appt this way, we'll MEET for the LUNCH we can't eat anymore! haha You're such a dear and I love you for it! Michelle PS>..I will take you up on the angel, thing, though---I need someone to be in charge of rounding up a prayer or two on my behalf on surgery day--and perhaps posting an update once I'm out and recovering in my room! Would you mind filling those shoes for me?

Absolutely darlin, I just wanted to return the favor you did for me. If you think I will be better at home and doing the computer and phone thing, then that is what I will do. Believe me, I will be on the phone calling and finding out how you are, you were wonderful for me and I just wanted to do the same for you. Thanks so much and I would be honored to be your angel. When is your pre-op date? That is the easy part, hopefully you wont have to have put one stick and becareful of the phospho soda, it is rough...Let me hear from you darlin.....(((((((HUGS)))))))) D'Lynn 232/229/218

Pre-op is Thur, the 21st. I see Dr. Hart next thurs (14th) then Rachel on the 20th. I have several appts to go to! LOL I'm trying really hard to lose a few pounds before I see dr. Hart--I've been pretty good so far and am really hitting the gym hard! My friend (anne heard) who started this process just after me has her surgery the day after mine! I told her I'll have to spend her sugery date walking back and forth to see if she's in her room yet. (HOPEFULLY I'll be walking back and forth!) How are things for you right now? Able to tolerate this stage of the diet? What have you found that works well for you/what have you found that you just can't eat? Sick much? Look at you--down 14 pounds! Youi're doing great!! You'll be below 200 in no time, girl! Has your energy level balanced out yet? Let me know when your next appt is with dr. hart---is it at 3 months? Hugs to you!! Michelle