Karen N. 21 years, 4 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool! Remember to post your surgery date-

Sharon Neva 21 years, 4 months ago

WAYNE~~CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR DATE~~ Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!!

MommaAngel 21 years, 4 months ago

HI WAYNE I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Wayne L. 21 years, 4 months ago

I HAVE A DATE. Finally my nerves are calm. Patrice called me on Tuesday 11/5/02 and told me they were submitting my paper work to the insurance company. On friday 11/08/02 Patrice called me back and stated that I was approved. I am so happpy that it is finally over. My surgery date is 11/26/02.

Wayne L. 21 years, 5 months ago

I almost forgot. I want to thank everyone that responded to my posting. Thank you for the encouragement.

Wayne L. 21 years, 5 months ago

I went for my first appointment on 10/03/02. After to talking to people in the doctors office all my concerns went away. You could see the happiness on the peoples faces that had already had the surgery. I am so excited now. I only have a couple more things to get for the insurance company and then I will just be waiting on them to approve it. I am hoping to have everything in within the next two weeks. I can't wait.

Ali W. 21 years, 6 months ago

Wayne, I wanted to wish you good luck with your visit to your doctor. Try not to be too nervous-the doctor has seen many nervous patients, so hopefully he will put you at ease. I am 11 months out from my surgery and I have lost over 100lbs. It's wonderful to NOT be the biggest person in a crowd anymore and to fit into chairs, and airplane seats and to reach your toes without doing major contortions! I still want to lose at least 50 more pounds, but I'm starting to feel "normal"...I'm very happy. Good luck!

kasi H. 21 years, 6 months ago

hey there. just wanted to wish you well for your first appointment. that one was so hard for me. i was afraid to bring up the wls because i was afraid of being turned down. but ya know...if you go in with your research done and you can answer their questions and tell them what they want they will help you out! so i'll be thinking good thoughts for you! blessed be~

Cheryl T. 21 years, 6 months ago

I'm not really stupid, just forgetful, like, forgetting to write the message before hitting enter. lol Just wanted to wish you the best as you begin this journey. I am 8 weeks out and down 47.5 lbs. No regrets although there were some along the way lol. Good luck to you and email anytime if you have questions I can help with.

Wayne L. 21 years, 6 months ago

I go for my first appointment on 10/3/02 and I am very nervous about it. From this web site I have read a lot of wonderful things about Dr. Overcash. I have been gathering all my information to take to my first visit. I have my blood work and a list of supervised diets (I thought the list would never end) and now I am waiting to go see him. I am so tired of going to a place like Disney World and having to worry about fitting in the seats. The looks I get from people are horrible. I hate living like this. When I told my Dad I was thinking of having this surgery he has done nothing but put it down. He thinks it is very dangerous. My Dad, who is skinny has never had to worry about being overweight. I told him that I don't have the luxury of sitting around and eating all I wanted and not have to worry about my weight. He really didn't have nothing to say about that. I am ready for a life style change and I am ready for better health. I want to be able to run around and have fun again. I would like to thank everyone who has posted to this site. It is very nice to read comment of everyones adventure with this surgery.
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