Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

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Thanks Barb! Look at all of us! So exciting.

I agree.

Anyone else from Virginia?

Any one else doing the surgery want a partner? I am doing it on the 6th of Oct. So anyone else from that day I would love to have a friend to go through with it all. Please pm me.

Anyone else from Virginia?

Me, I'm in Chesapeake! =)

Well hello fellow Virginian. I live in Charlottesville.:girl_hug:

Hey Barb ~ are you having your surgery done at UVA? My mom had back surgery done there about 7 years ago and it was really nice there. I love Charlotesville, it's beautiful. The only thing it has going against it is the University, LOL. (I'm a Hokie!)

My surgery date is the 17th at the OCC!

If any of you are doing banding this day and would like a partner let me know by email or PM.

Thanks!

Renee'

I am being banded on October 29th. My daughter is being banded tomorrow morning and my wife on 9/29. I need to wai so that I can be their caregiver until they are on their feet. And then, I can have my surgery. It seems like a long way off but I do get to learn from my daughter and wife's experience.

Bridgette,

I'm a Hokie fan myself. My son graduated from VA Tech.

I'm having surgery at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. They have a brand new Bariatric Center and head physician Dr. Michael Trahan came to Va from Texas with several years of experience with lap band and gastric bypass. I work for the UVA hospital, but my private physician is with MJH and he referred me to Dr. Trahan. Although I probably would have been approved a lot quicker at UVA.

Dirigo,

I've heard of families that do everything together but yours takes it to a whole new level. You will certainly understand what the other is going through and will be able to encourage one another. I wish all of you the very best.

Dirigo ~ that is amazing! What a wonderful thing to share! Best of luck to you and your family!

Barb ~ I sure am glad you're a Hokie fan! =) Also, I know you're going to do so well with your surgery. Your doctor sounds fantastic! That's awesome!

Thank you Short n' Sassy, you are a sweetheart!! We were told one of the local papers wants to do a story on us.

Bridgette - thank you for your well wishes! I am a little nervouse about my daughter's surgery tomorrow. I'll be glad when it's over.