Question:
I GOT A DATE IN JUST ONE WEEK!!!!!

Hello Everyone, I am so excited I finally got my surgery date September, 18th 2000 one week after my consultation. My surgery will be at Newton Wellesley Hospital and my surgeon will be Br. Bruce Thayer. I will have an open ryn and I am so happy I can't concentrate on work right now.    — AIDA M. (posted on August 2, 2000)

August 2, 2000
Congratulations Aida! I know you are ooo excited!
   — Laura P.

August 2, 2000
Hi, I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you. My date is October 19, 2000. That is right after you. Take care, Dri****
   — Andria S.

August 2, 2000
Congratulations! That's amazing. I'll keep you in my prayers. He operated on my aunt the end of last year and she's doing wonderfully, 110 lbs lost so far. He isn't my surgeon but I did have a long wait for a surgery date. I'll finally join you and the others on the "other side" September 11.
   — Mary A.

August 2, 2000
That's great news Aida. I'm going to Newton Wellsley too, Only I'm going with Dr Reines. I hear Dr Thayer is a Teddy bear. They are highly recommended. Have you gone to the support group yet? It meets thursday. I'll be there. Also are you going to the pre-op class on Aug 29th. I'll be there too. e-mail me if you are looking for support.
   — Wendy W.