Finally My Turn! Yahoo!

Well Guys, I've been lurking around here for months reading all your posts and waiting to announce that I have a surgery date. So here it goes, October 30/06 with Dr.O'Malley in Rochester, NY at Highland (Strong) Hospital. I am so excited! Of course, all the horror stories are starting to be told. But I am trying to ignore them. Right now, the benifits(of the surgery) out weight the risks and I also believe when it is your time to go, it's your time to go. God has all that stuff predetermined. Anyways, this month is going to fly by and I have so much to look forward too. I will keep in touch, Tammy

CONGRATS.....You are on your way...I had my surgery October 31st 2005....and it was the best decision i ever made for myself and my family.. Best of luck to you and we are here for you..... LisaMarie

Hi Tammy, What great news! When I was approved and began telling my friends and families, they too were very quick to tell me the horror stories. The truth is there are so many uneducated people out there about this surgery out there! Uneducated, ignorant, etc. My only regret is that I told everybody,,,if I had to redo it, i wouldn't have been so honest. By law, you do not have to inform your employer about what type of surgery you are having. Being such an open and honest person I didn't even consider this option, but I wish I had. Anyway, Best of luck to you! You'll be more than happy with the results! Maryellen :wave :wave :wave WLS 7/31/06-I've lost -40lbs in 7 weeks and counting!

Hi Tammy, Congrats! IT IS so EXCITING ... I, like you agree the benefits out weigh the risks. I am super excited my surgery is October 9th Focus on the postive and know you will be FINE! HUGS, Britt

Tammy, CONGRATS hun That is awesome news.. Your day will be here before you know it. This was the best thing I ever did for myself! It has its up and down, hard time and great times a well but it is soooo WORTH it. I wish you all the best hun Debra P

I am so excited for you. I just went to Dr. O'Malley's seminar this morning, so I am just starting. I wish you the best of luck!! Betsy

half the people in my wls support group had doctor O'Mally and said that they have no complaints..they all say he is very maticulous about his paitients care before, durning and after surgery.....so pay no attention to the

CONRATS!!! I was posting then lurking then posting then crying for 3 years and now you are the first person that I have congradulated and don't feel the little tinge of sadness cause it's not me. But now I have a date too, and I can really feel your joy. I am so happy for you.Best of luck, and God bless you. Tami