I booked myself in for September 13th - I wear braces and hopefully they will be off by then. I really need them off before the surgery as I realized I do not chew properly with them on.

It's still 16 weeks away but you know how fast the summer disappears in Canada! I went for a consult with Kathy on May 4th, and she could have booked me in within a couple of weeks - I really wanted to dive in but cooler heads prevailed when I practiced chewing. While I was there I heard them talking about the "young man" being next and I knew they meant Robgoblin.

I am scared of losing food, does that sound weird? What will I do with myself at certain times of the day? Do these old habits die hard or gracefully?

I have only told my DH & one close friend - when it gets close I will tell a couple more friends, but I'm not interested in too many opinions right now, I just want to trust mine.

Looking forward to hanging out here more! I wish I could go to the Bandster Bash this weekend, but I have a lot on. Have fun if you're going! Hopefully I can be there next year.

Cheers!

Ginger

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Of course I am. But my cravings take over my body and I can't help feeding those cravings. I'm like a woman possessed. just pray to God everything will be all right. When I mentioned this to the co-ordinators they told me to do my best. I even asked if I should be moving my surgery but they didn't seem to concerned - which worries me a bit. I guess they've done enough of these to know what they're doing.

Are you getting ur surgery done at TLBC? I am getting some "gut" feelings that make me a bit nervous.

Yes I am. What makes you nervous?

Hmm, just few little things here and there that are kinda adding up. But I am thinking postive and looking forward to the surgery day.

On the side...I am trying to get one of those TickerFactory things. I found the site and made one. How do I put it on here?

What kind of things? Please share...I know that Dr. Mumford's clinic has a more personal approach - the surgeon met with me personally. I chose TLBC because it's closer to where I live. Kathy was also very nice and the nurses I spoke to where also quite helpful and supportive. I also like the type of support they offer. I'm sure everything will be fine.

For the tickerfactory click on UserCP at the top of the page and then

click on Edit Signature and paste your link from ticker factory there.

Hmm lets see if it works.

ummmm.....the ticker tape didnt show up did it?

It didn't work. Did you take the very first link from tickerfactory? There are several displayed.

Hmm no idea. I go to the Tickerfactoy web site. Make the chart thing. Then they said to cut and paste the to where I want it, and what sort of program (hotmail). I did that and that is what came up.

Hmmmm computers can be frustating!

You need to cut and past the link under bbCode.

ok my last try for the day..ready set go...

Yaa....thanks marcar35!

That's great! I see both of us will be here for a long time. I'm sure we'll do it!

At this point I dont think I have any other options to be honest with you. This is the last resort. Just like they say "I have tried everything".

I had to make a major change..I think this is pretty major eh?

...I know that Dr. Mumford's clinic has a more personal approach - the surgeon met with me personally.

I think that is pretty subjective. It all depends on the individual...one person may find Dr. Mumford's clinic more personable whereas another person may find quite the opposite and think TLBC is much more personal. By the way...anyone can also meet with Dr Yau at TLBC....all you have to do is ask!

Miranda...I think you are merely experiencing the normal "last minute worries" etc..completely normal; most everyone went through this stage. So, rest assured you are going through the normal progression of emotions. You will be in great hands at TLBC...you obviously did your research and made the decision based on your own set of personal criteria...so have some faith in your decision making abilities!