January 31st - Dr. Abkin - Anyone Else?

Hi Everyone! I am scheduled for surgery on January 31st with Dr. Abkin. Is anyone else having surgery at the same time? I would love to chat! Hugs, Jersey Mom

HI Jersey Mom! Thanks so much for your kind email! January 31st 2005 was my RE-BIRTHDAY with the wonderful, talented Dr. Abkin! You picked a lucky day - and in my opinion the BEST Doctor!!!! Make sure you follow all of the GREAT Dr.'s orders, and you will do just fine! He truly has a gift. If you think of it while you are there - please tell him Phil and Sheryl Caramico wish him a Happy New Year! WISHING YOU MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS as well as a SPEEDY RECOVERY! All the best to you! Sherri

Congrats on recieving your date!!! I will definitely say that is a very special day for me that is my original birthday when god brought me to life. I wish you all the best in your journey and cant wait to see you on the losing side. Tyshea 315/177/150

Hi Jersey MOM!! My name is Shannon and I am having my surgery with Dr. Abkin on January 23rd!!! When are you going to the Pre-op class? I'm going on January 12th. If it is the same day let me know and I'll see you there. Take Care!!! Shannon

Good Luck - I read your profile, I had my surgery on Nov. 28th, I have lost 33lbs so far. I also went in thinking the lap-band was the thing for me, but Dr Pupkova changed my mind. I love her and the practice, I had seen Dr Bertha for my 1 week follow up. I'm 28 years old, I have been with my husband for almost 11 years. We have been blessed with two beautiful girls ages 9 and 3 and now a new puppy. I was very nervous and almost backed out the morning of my surgery, but I knew I would regret that more that anything. I wrote letters to my husband, children and parents -- did all of my christmas shopping -- filed for life insurance -- just in case. So I understand your fear, but the benifits of health will out weight all of your fears. The day of my surgery I was 252lbs, size 20 pushing a size 22 and I only stand 5 foot 2 inches tall. In highschool I was about 140lbs and thought I was huge. 1999 - 2000 I was 133lbs going to the gym 5 days a week, 2 hours a day. I still thought I was a whale. Now I hope to be 140 again, but we will see. I'd be happy with 160 and toned. This week I'm going to start working out. You are going to do great, do not be nervous - Abkin, Bertha and Pupkova are the best. good luck look forward to hearing from you

I am not scheduled yet, still going thru the insurance process, but Jan. 31 is my birthday and i have seen several people on the main messageboards that are scheduled for that day,so I will say good luck, my prayers are with you, Rosie