april 20th!

One more week! Tricare drama is done and I go in next Thursday and have my surgery on Friday the 20th. I wasn't fortunate enough to meet Professor Weiner personally bc of some scheduling conflicts but I will next week. Meanwhile I am a bundle of nerves!!! And whats worse is me and my husband STILL don't know how to find the hospital in Frankfurt. UGH But we are going to go out there this Sunday and see if we can get there on our own- last time we went someone else took us and it's harder when you aren't driving it yourself. Well time to do my happy dance- the new me will be here soon ~Stacie~

Hi Stacie: Just wanted to say hi and wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery!! I can imagine that you are so excited that you can hardly stand it. Best of luck and feel free to email if you have questions for a post op. I had my RNY in 6/03 in the US. Am now here with my husband, stationed in Wiesbaden. I am also pregnant and expecting 10/5/07. So far so good and no problems with the surgery and pregnancy. Take care and keep us all posted! Cheri

Thank you Cheri and congrats on your good news too! We've only been here a few months so I am so anxious to be able to enjoy Germany in my new body, then to visit my family at the end of the year and show it off! Keep us posted with your pregnancy Stac

When do you go into the hospital? I have only been here since the end of Sept so lots of adjusting!! LOL Where are you guys stationed at? Please let me know how you are doing and dont hesistate to get in touch if you need support, encouragement or just a shoulder. The first few weeks are pretty tough and sometimes you just need to talk to someone who has been there. Take care and keep me posted! Cheri

Thanks Cheri! I live in Wiesbaden now- Hainerberg area. We got here at the end of November. My hubby is stationed in Dexheim but I didn't want to live there!!! I go into the hospital this Thursday and have the RNY on Friday the 20th. The hospital is in Frankfurt. And they keep you in the hospital for 5-7 days. I am SO going to have cabin fever- I already get it sitting around the house all day lol. I really appreciate you reaching out. I will keep in touch and let you know how things go. I am very nervous because I know my life is about to seriously change. I hope it doesnt take long to adjust. Thanks again.

You will do just fine, and I am excited for you!! I know it seems like an eternity until next week, but it will come! Better leave early to get to the hospital on time in case you got lost like I always do Can't wait to "melt away" with you! Best of Luck!! Hope

The tricare rep should have a very detailed map to get you to the hospital. If not let me know and I can map it out for you... Goood luck with your surgery and take care.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I got directions from someone that actually lives in Frankfurt and they were great! It was shorter, quicker and basically took me to the front door of the hospital. The directions that Tricare give are crap. Everyone I know says that they get lost because no one tells them about this Uturn you have to take. But I really appreciate the offer. And thanks for the support! Stac