thanks for the info....I appreciate it...I'll give him a call and see what it's all about...some how some way I know I'm gonna work this out.  I want it wwwaaaaaaaayyyyy to bad !!! Thanks again !!

Barbara
I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience.  It sounds awful.  Glad you're feeling better now.  Thanks for posting.  I haven't had surgery yet and it is good to know just how important hydration is.  I have finally received a surgery date (March 3) so I'm back checking OH more often.  Let me know how you continue to do and any advice you might have for a newbie.
Judi 409

I think this is worth checking into..I know me and my sis both a a few people from Greenwood....Maybe we can start a Piedmont group on here and see how many people would be interested in starting a group....

my hubby is taking me out on the town tonight dinner & dancing yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Honestly, I have no idea if he charges a fee. I know he is a general surgeon and has done bariatric surgery in the past. I'm not sure when he will start doing the surgeries at ST. Francis, right now they are still preparing the hospital to accomodate the bariatric patients. I have his office number if you want to call and talk to them about it. It's  Dr. David Anderson 233-4349, I'm sure they can give you the info that you need. I  used Dr. Bour also, and yes I agree the fee is steep, I had to pay 2,500.00 in 2006 to have my surgery, but it was well worth it since he has a wonderful pre-op and post-op program. I know there are a lot of people that would have the surgery if they didn't have that upfront fee. I hope all works out for you, so keep in touch and let me know how it goes.

Hugs!
Mary