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Surgery Buddy :-)

I just received my surgery date of 07/14/2014!! I'm 5'9 and 300 lbs. Would love a surgery buddy!! I'm so nervous and so excited!! I'm ready to be healthy again!

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    Hello,

    My surgery is July 16th. I would love a surgery buddy. I am nervous too!

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    where are you guys from?

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    I'm from Abilene , TX

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    I'm from Abilene , TX

    my date is June 39th I am up in Dallas... we are gonna do great! Good luck!
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    my date is June 39th I am up in Dallas... we are gonna do great! Good luck!

    sorry the30 th...lol
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    You're from Dallas!!! That's where I'm having my surgery. Who are you using? I'm there frequently if you want to meet up on one if my trips and have lunch or coffee :-)

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    You're from Dallas!!! That's where I'm having my surgery. Who are you using? I'm there frequently if you want to meet up on one if my trips and have lunch or coffee :-)

    i am using Dr Bell at medical city dallas hospital.... I love him.... Time is getting close very nervous....how's it going for u?
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    Nebraska..... Yea, Nebraska... July 9th.....

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    I'm so sorry! I just saw this!!! My procedure went great and I feel great! Still not able to consume the recommended amount of water and protein, but I'm trying. I'm on liquid for another week! How are things going for you???

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    I am in dire need of a surgery buddy too lol. I am almost 3 months though and I also live in abilene. It's really hard going through this and I've had so many questions along the way, it would be nice to have a friend that has or is going through what I'm going through you know ?

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    This is a fabulous idea. When I get a date and what hospital Im posting.

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    I'm so sorry! I just saw this!!! My procedure went great and I feel great! Still not able to consume the recommended amount of water and protein, but I'm trying. I'm on liquid for another week! How are things going for you???

    I am doing well....I get enough fluids and protein ...just starting to include purée foods...no issues but just started....no pain.... Down 32 pounds since surgery.... But at a stand still which is a bit frustrating....glad to hear urs went well ...keep in touch!
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    sorry the30 th...lol

    Hey mine is the 31th

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