7/31 @ 6:00am Mather Hospital

Hi all, I was told to be at Mather Hospital at 6:00am on Monday. What time do you think the surgery will actually begin? 8:00 ish? Maryellen ps getting really really really really really nervous!

Hi Maryellen It will probably be about 2 hours or maybe even a little more. The time will go very quickly for you though. They wll keep you busy with things like changing into a gown, taking you vital signs, etc. They had me sign consent forms even though I did it in my doctor's office before the surgery day. The anesthesiologist came to see me and also my surgeon before I was taken to the operating room. Don't worry the time will go very quicklly. Good luck! I hope everything goes perfectly for you! You'll soon be on the losing side. Marcia

Thanks Marcia, I hope to see you from the losers side at the next meeting! Maryellen \

Hi! Just wanted to stop in and say hello and best wishes. We met @ Stacy's house at the monthly meeting.. See you on the Losing side and at the next meeting hopefully. Nina

Hi Nina, Thanks! How are you feeling? I hope all goes well with the birth of your new son. It's going to be HOT the next few days, so try to stay in the AC and off your feet as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you again. Maryellen R.

howdy (((((((((((((MaryEllen))))))))))))))))))))))) just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow's surgery. This is the first day of the rest of your new life. Be Well and Be Healthy, ANDI

Hey You! Good luck with everything! It is going to go great! i will be thinking about you -- As far as your question, I was told to be there at 9:30 and went into surgery about 11:30--Dr Ahmad came to see me about 20 min before that. See you soon!

Hi MaryEllen...and congrats on getting a date!!!! I wish you the best of luck! I am new to this WSL Journey (still deciding on a Doctor) so keep us posted on EVERY detail ! (ok well....you can keep the gorey stuff to yourself ) And I think that being nervous is normal - I get nervous everytime I read someone posting their surgery date...it makes it all so real. But..never forget the Loser Side...it will be worth it!! Hugsss and best of luck once again! -Karen

WELL i didnt see your post so early but i think I reported 7:00 ish at mather and had surgery at 9:00 am. GOOD LUCK and keep in touch! HUGzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz