Going to Memphis...wish me luck!

Well, I finally have an appointment with a surgeon about my back...I am seeing Dr. Julian Fernandez in Memphis at the Semmes Murphey Clinic.  Dr. Hubbard said I was beyond his abilities so he really recommends this doctor.  Have any of you guys ever heard of him?   My friend Lynn is taking me over on Tuesday so I will have to miss class both Tuesday and Wednesday but the teachers are cool about it.  I am excited since I will get to see my frind James for the first time since my surgery...he is in for a surprise since I reached my doctor's goal weight last week.  My own personal goal is ten more pounds. I am sorry I haven't posted lately...I've been so sick and so busy with school, and to be honest, struggling with some depression but it is getting better.  Kathy is going to get me some Phenergan that will work better than what the doc prescribed since it's in a, ahem, different form, lol!  Thanks to everyone who has emailed or called...I just love you guys. It's so exciting to see how many of you guys have had surgery recently...the revolution continues! Well, it may be a few days before I get to post again but just wanted to say hi and give a little update!

Good luck!  I hope he can help you.  You deserve to feel better.  Keep us posted on what he says. Ask your doc for the quick melt zofran, it is non drowsy and melts on your tongue. Way cool about reaching doctors goal!  That is fabulous.  I remember that scared little girl the night before surgery.  You have come a long way. I hope you can get  a handle on your depression.  I know there are times when we all go there.  But if it continues, get some help. Good luck in Memphis!!!

Thanks so much, especially for pointing me toward Dr. Hubbard, If you hadn't, I would still be looking for a doctor and now I may be seeing the only one in TN that can help!

Good Luck, Kym.  I hope things turn out ok for you. Kim

Wishing you the best of luck sweetie. Hope this Doctor is able to help you out. You all travel safe!

Good luck with your Dr. appt. Hopeully another form of the phengran will help you alot more. I hope you feel better very soon.  Be safe driving and I hope all works out for you soon!!!!

Hi Kym,  I'm from Dyersburg, north of Memphis and this clinic is very well known around here. Don't know of the dr., but you should be in very good hands. Wish you the best of luck and hope you can find some relief.  Colette

Thank you so much for letting me know that the clinic has a good reputation...you are the only one that has heard of it so I appreciate the feedback!  Thanks for the well wishes too!

I sure hope this doctor can help. You know you have my prayers. Congratulations on reaching the doctor's goal, you skinny thang! Keep us posted on the results of your visit...and James' reaction to the NEW Kym.

I'll keep you posted for sure...I can't wait to see James...he is going to cry, I know him too well!  By the way, I emailed you a while back about why I didn't get to come to lunch but I am wondering if you got it...I know I didn't get a reply from you or Melinda and that is not like you guys so I wanted to find out if it was an email issue I need to resolve or you just got busy...I totally understand that!  My classes are keeping me jumping catching up from missing so much at first with surgery and being admitted for dehydration but I am close to getting back on track. Well, I can't wait to see you again soon...give Bill my love!  You too!