Was today!! I put all the info up on my profile - keeps me from having to copy it down more than once lol! I'm really excited now, instead of nervous like I have been! I hadn't heard of this surgeon before (apparently he's new to the area), but he has great credentials in laparoscopic surgery, and he seems very thorough so far. So, it actually looks like I'll be having surgery before the end of the year, which surprised me! I'll be starting my pre-op testing the week of Sept 17th when I return from a 5-week trip, and I was told that the pre-op testing takes about 2-4 weeks, depending on how flexible my own personal schedule is. Also, once the testing is done and Tricare has approved, I will have my final pre-op visit(s) and get my surgery date, which will be 1-4 (max) weeks out! That soon!! I had no idea - I really figured I was probably looking at this time next year! Anyway I just wanted to update!

Hi Connie, My hubby is has been in for 25 1/2 years in the USCG 19 1/2 years for us being married... and I had my surgery September 13th 2004 I have lost 122 pounds I can't lose anymore because friends and family are saying I am to skinny and my mom gets worried looking at me... It is just the Tummy Tuck I need .... To finish the job.. I have no regrets but it can be hard at times but after that moment the wows over ride the different times of feeling bad.... Mostly if you eat the wrong thing or to much you just feel sic****il it pass.... and of course you learn from the mistake.... But it is worth it.... What I love the most is how good it feels to look in the mirror with some cute clothes on and everything looks good tucked in and fitting just right... No more shirts with that little opening or squeezing into jeans... and no more pillows on the lap .. and this one is is the big one for me not taking so much time getting ready trying to figure out what you will wear to make you look thinner.... one more thing and I swear I will go ... you don't have to wear black pants or tops to look skinny.. maggie

I am doing pretty good, just stuck on this plataeu for three weeks, started my BC "patch" two weeks ago so I am sure that has something to do with it. UGH! Anyways, hosting a huge party tonight and I am gonna do everything in my power to behave myself food wise! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/168/146 BMI- 44.1/28.8/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -89 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom

Wow Becky....that is awsome... for me I am doing great... trying to beat the heat in Sunny AZ... I wonder how much weight I will lose in 25 weeks post-op.... Oh,, I hope as good... !!!! congrats again... ConnieAZ

HI CONNIE , WERE STATIONED AT FORT LEE, MY HUBBY HAS BEEN IN FOR 10 YEARS , I DON'T HAVE A SURGERY DATE YET, SO I CHECK THESE BOARDS ON A DAILY BASES FOR SUPPORT, I THOUGHT THAT THIS BOARD WOULD HAVE BEEN BUSY .......................................BUT YOU CAN EMIAL ME IF YOU LIKE AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY