I have a date!

I just found this message board after months of going on this website every single day.... I am so happy! I love hearing other people's stories. I found out this week that I have a surgery date of May 25th at Emory Dunwoody with Dr. Hart. I would love to know if anybody has and advice or words of wisdom for me. I have never had surgery before, so I do not really know what to expect. I would also like to know if there is any advice on how to NOT go insane while waiting the 3 ½ weeks until my surgery. I can easily work my self up with worry and anxiety. I'm trying to keep busy at work and home. I go to a support group every week in Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville Wingnuts) and that has had a tremendous impact on me. I also swim five times a week. Emily Brady Dr. Hart May 25, 2005 -17 lbs (Pre-Op)

Welcome, Emily!!! it sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to do to prepare for surgery and stay busy. You have a great doctor; you're reading profiles and messages; you're in a support group; and you are exercising!!! You've also already lost 17 pounds....AWESOME!!! Reading the profiles really helped me. If we can be of help with questions or concerns, please let us know! Hugs, Becky

Congrats! We will become losers at the same time (my date is the 24th!!!) You sound like you have your schedule pretty busy to help the time pass, I may need to do that as well because I am starting to get antsy! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!! Kathy

Thanks for responding... Kathy, Your NEW Birthday is my Birthday (real birthday, I'll be 26) I still don't think that I am all that busy... When I swim, there is not any music so all I have are my thoughts. Emily

CONGRATS!!! on the date. Hart is a excellant surgeon you made a perfect decision to use him... Good luck NAT

Congrats Emily, good luck with surgery. Shon