Recent content by Allwright

Hi Tom! Thanks for the reply and encouragement!! I am counting down the days....6.....until surgery. I know it will be life altering, but I really am excited about what lies ahead. It makes me realize that this time I am ready for it. I had a Pre/Post op visit with a nurse yesterday and had...

Counting Down....6 more days! Thanks for the reply! I am having my surgery done at the Chapman Medical Center in Orange. It is a nice small hospital and so far I have been very pleased with the staff and services. Cedars was SO huge that in many ways I am glad to be in a smaller facility...

Hello! I have a Pre-Op/Post Op meeting today with a nurse. I have had all the tests completed, met with the doctor, registered at the hospital so I think I am set. Today's meeting should be about the pre-op instructions and then what to do after the surgery. I have a few questions to ask...

Hello! I am new here! My surgery, a gastric bypass, is scheduled for Monday, September 24th. I am both excited and anxious! This has been a nearly 7-8 year decision for me. I started two programs through Cedars Sinai, the first time I decided I should be able to do it on my own (this...