Re: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELP

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I completely remember the total out of body feeling I got when I got

my date!! You feel elated and scared at the same time!!! Stick with

us Miriam, we will be here for you!!

Huggles

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Miriam,

Big big hugs!!! We will be here to support you 100%!! Please feel free

to email me and I can give you my phone number and we can chat if you

would like to. I think its so great you were able to ask for what you

need!!!

good luck,

Shell

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Wow, you're almost there, only a couple more weeks. Don't worry,

everything will be all right. Please let us know how you do while you're

in the hospital. I mean after you get home. Best of luck to you, LaWanda

At 09:30 PM 6/16/05, you wrote:

>I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

>I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

>i need a bit of support.

>Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

>Thanks

>Miriam

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Hey Miriam...

I had my surgery (Dr. Fisher with Dr. Baggs assisting) on Wednesday (exactly one week and one day ago). I can tell you that the entire staff, anesthesiologist, CRNA, surgeons, RNs...were incredibly professional and helpful. I can also say that it was far less painful than I thought it would be.

I was nervous, didn't know what to expect. I posted a few days back and gave a blow by blow of everything that happened that a.m. and up until my release. You may want to read it, as knowledge can really alleviate the jitters. I always find that the unknown is always the biggest source of fear for me.

What I can tell you is do your breathing exercises on the little machine that they gave you at the pre-op class (or will give you if you haven't had the pre-op class yet). Make sure you walk alot...as much as you can post surgery. Have a positive attitude. Remind yourself that you are doing this for your health, and it will be a great thing for you. Try to laugh.

You'll do great. Follow the doctor's orders...order your vitamins now, so they'll be waiting for you when you get home. Make sure you have a caregiver with you for at least a few days, it helps alot.

I found that i needed a number of back rubs afterwards, as my back was sore (either from laying around a lot...or from the air they fill you up with turning into gas and migrating into muscles.)

I get tired, but the soreness (which was really just like I had done wayyyyy too many sit ups after having not worked out for a long time...so, in other words, kind of a deep muscle soreness) is quite bearable...and the pain meds help a lot.

You'll do great. i look forward to us charting our progress and exchanging tips as we continue on during the process.

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Hey Miriam...

I had my surgery (Dr. Fisher with Dr. Baggs assisting) on Wednesday (exactly one week and one day ago). I can tell you that the entire staff, anesthesiologist, CRNA, surgeons, RNs...were incredibly professional and helpful. I can also say that it was far less painful than I thought it would be.

I was nervous, didn't know what to expect. I posted a few days back and gave a blow by blow of everything that happened that a.m. and up until my release. You may want to read it, as knowledge can really alleviate the jitters. I always find that the unknown is always the biggest source of fear for me.

What I can tell you is do your breathing exercises on the little machine that they gave you at the pre-op class (or will give you if you haven't had the pre-op class yet). Make sure you walk alot...as much as you can post surgery. Have a positive attitude. Remind yourself that you are doing this for your health, and it will be a great thing for you. Try to laugh.

You'll do great. Follow the doctor's orders...order your vitamins now, so they'll be waiting for you when you get home. Make sure you have a caregiver with you for at least a few days, it helps alot.

I found that i needed a number of back rubs afterwards, as my back was sore (either from laying around a lot...or from the air they fill you up with turning into gas and migrating into muscles.)

I get tired, but the soreness (which was really just like I had done wayyyyy too many sit ups after having not worked out for a long time...so, in other words, kind of a deep muscle soreness) is quite bearable...and the pain meds help a lot.

You'll do great. i look forward to us charting our progress and exchanging tips as we continue on during the process.

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Hey Miriam...

I had my surgery (Dr. Fisher with Dr. Baggs assisting) on Wednesday (exactly one week and one day ago). I can tell you that the entire staff, anesthesiologist, CRNA, surgeons, RNs...were incredibly professional and helpful. I can also say that it was far less painful than I thought it would be.

I was nervous, didn't know what to expect. I posted a few days back and gave a blow by blow of everything that happened that a.m. and up until my release. You may want to read it, as knowledge can really alleviate the jitters. I always find that the unknown is always the biggest source of fear for me.

What I can tell you is do your breathing exercises on the little machine that they gave you at the pre-op class (or will give you if you haven't had the pre-op class yet). Make sure you walk alot...as much as you can post surgery. Have a positive attitude. Remind yourself that you are doing this for your health, and it will be a great thing for you. Try to laugh.

You'll do great. Follow the doctor's orders...order your vitamins now, so they'll be waiting for you when you get home. Make sure you have a caregiver with you for at least a few days, it helps alot.

I found that i needed a number of back rubs afterwards, as my back was sore (either from laying around a lot...or from the air they fill you up with turning into gas and migrating into muscles.)

I get tired, but the soreness (which was really just like I had done wayyyyy too many sit ups after having not worked out for a long time...so, in other words, kind of a deep muscle soreness) is quite bearable...and the pain meds help a lot.

You'll do great. i look forward to us charting our progress and exchanging tips as we continue on during the process.

RobynnPat Feeney wrote:

Miriam:

It sounds like you've got a case of pre-op jitters in the making. All of us had them to one degree or another. I did the week before surgery, but found that on the morning of, I was as calm as I could be. I had taken a long series of steps to get to surgery, and that day I realized that's exactly where I needed and wanted to be. Write again if the jitters get too intense--there are a lot of people here who will share their experiences.

All best,

Pat

Open RNY, 9/21/04

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-----Original Message-----From: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients [mailto:gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients ]On Behalf Of mirimail2005Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:31 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: OMG I got My SURGERY DATE>>HELPI would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel i need a bit of support.Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.ThanksMiriam

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Miriam

How awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have not

experienced it yet. I know these wonderful people that

have gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.

Cecilia

--- mirimail2005 mirimail2005@...> wrote:

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to

> surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Woo-hoo! Congrulations!

Tina

Surgery: 5/24/05 Dr. Baggs/Richmond

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Woo-hoo! Congrulations!

Tina

Surgery: 5/24/05 Dr. Baggs/Richmond

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Woo-hoo! Congrulations!

Tina

Surgery: 5/24/05 Dr. Baggs/Richmond

> I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery.

> I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel

> i need a bit of support.

> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.

> Thanks

> Miriam

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Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

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MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words befor i go to> surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

Colleensnickers_95203@... wrote:

MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words befor i go to> surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

Colleensnickers_95203@... wrote:

MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words befor i go to> surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Thanks you.

I just feel that i have Finlay have gotten here and i am at the edge ready to jump.

I know that it is what i have been after for so long and i OK with all of it.

I just wanted to hear from some one that has had this that i will be OK.

I was at the Richmond meeting last week, where you there?

Thanks for your e mail.

MiriamColleen Garner wrote:

Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

Colleensnickers_95203@... wrote:

MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words be for i go to> surgery. > I would love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Thanks you.

I just feel that i have Finlay have gotten here and i am at the edge ready to jump.

I know that it is what i have been after for so long and i OK with all of it.

I just wanted to hear from some one that has had this that i will be OK.

I was at the Richmond meeting last week, where you there?

Thanks for your e mail.

MiriamColleen Garner wrote:

Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

Colleensnickers_95203@... wrote:

MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words be for i go to> surgery. > I would love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Thanks you.

I just feel that i have Finlay have gotten here and i am at the edge ready to jump.

I know that it is what i have been after for so long and i OK with all of it.

I just wanted to hear from some one that has had this that i will be OK.

I was at the Richmond meeting last week, where you there?

Thanks for your e mail.

MiriamColleen Garner wrote:

Miriam

What would you like to know ? I had surgery at ssf in Feb and I am doing great, i have had no complications, no major dumping, no health problems. I have lost total pre and post op about

89 pounds, feeling good inside and out. No regrets

Colleensnickers_95203@... wrote:

MiriamHow awesome is that! I am pre-op do i have notexperienced it yet. I know these wonderful people thathave gone through can fill you in. Congratulations.Cecilia--- mirimail2005 wrote:> I would like to get some last words be for i go to> surgery. > I would love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam> > > > ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

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Robynn ,

Thank you very much for your email.

I am local to the Richmond Kaiser, i don't know where you are at but would live to continue to

chat with you and follow OUR progress.

I have my surgery for 7/6 and today in the am was at Kaiser seeing Dr. Baggs and Dr. Tom to do the H & P and the anesthesiologist.

I have my last meeting to do on the 28th and then i get to go camping for the 4th and surgery after.

WOW

I just cant be live this.

Let me know hoe you are doing and if you have any pics e mail them.

Will you be at the Richmond meeting for July?? Hope to see you!

Thanks

Miriam__________________________________________________

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Thanks i would love to chat with a live voce. Let me know when a good time to call

and chat would be for you.

THANK YOU!!!

MiriamShell wrote:

Miriam,Big big hugs!!! We will be here to support you 100%!! Please feel free to email me and I can give you my phone number and we can chat if you would like to. I think its so great you were able to ask for what you need!!!good luck,Shell > I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam

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Thanks i would love to chat with a live voce. Let me know when a good time to call

and chat would be for you.

THANK YOU!!!

MiriamShell wrote:

Miriam,Big big hugs!!! We will be here to support you 100%!! Please feel free to email me and I can give you my phone number and we can chat if you would like to. I think its so great you were able to ask for what you need!!!good luck,Shell > I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam

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Thanks i would love to chat with a live voce. Let me know when a good time to call

and chat would be for you.

THANK YOU!!!

MiriamShell wrote:

Miriam,Big big hugs!!! We will be here to support you 100%!! Please feel free to email me and I can give you my phone number and we can chat if you would like to. I think its so great you were able to ask for what you need!!!good luck,Shell > I would like to get some last words befor i go to surgery. > I wouls love to hear from you guys. I feel > i need a bit of support.> Surgery date for me 7-6-2005 at Richmond Kaiser.> Thanks> Miriam

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Hey there...

Sure, I'll try to go to the Richmond meeting. Remind me as it gets closer, ok? It starts a bit early as I recall...but I won't be working long days for a while anyway, so it will probably be just fine.

I work in Oakland, on Lake Merritt...and I live in SF in the Marina (between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, directly above Chrissy Field).

So far, I've lost 11 lbs. (16 including the water weight I gained in the hospital, and 37 including the pre-surgery weight, but not including the five lbs. of water in the hospital.)

I started at 261, and I now weigh 224. I'm 5'6".

How are you doing on your pre-surgery weight, are you under goal still?

RobynnMiriam Ochoa wrote:

Robynn ,

Thank you very much for your email.

I am local to the Richmond Kaiser, i don't know where you are at but would live to continue to

chat with you and follow OUR progress.

I have my surgery for 7/6 and today in the am was at Kaiser seeing Dr. Baggs and Dr. Tom to do the H & P and the anesthesiologist.

I have my last meeting to do on the 28th and then i get to go camping for the 4th and surgery after.

WOW

I just cant be live this.

Let me know hoe you are doing and if you have any pics e mail them.

Will you be at the Richmond meeting for July?? Hope to see you!

Thanks

Miriam

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Hey there...

Sure, I'll try to go to the Richmond meeting. Remind me as it gets closer, ok? It starts a bit early as I recall...but I won't be working long days for a while anyway, so it will probably be just fine.

I work in Oakland, on Lake Merritt...and I live in SF in the Marina (between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, directly above Chrissy Field).

So far, I've lost 11 lbs. (16 including the water weight I gained in the hospital, and 37 including the pre-surgery weight, but not including the five lbs. of water in the hospital.)

I started at 261, and I now weigh 224. I'm 5'6".

How are you doing on your pre-surgery weight, are you under goal still?

RobynnMiriam Ochoa wrote:

Robynn ,

Thank you very much for your email.

I am local to the Richmond Kaiser, i don't know where you are at but would live to continue to

chat with you and follow OUR progress.

I have my surgery for 7/6 and today in the am was at Kaiser seeing Dr. Baggs and Dr. Tom to do the H & P and the anesthesiologist.

I have my last meeting to do on the 28th and then i get to go camping for the 4th and surgery after.

WOW

I just cant be live this.

Let me know hoe you are doing and if you have any pics e mail them.

Will you be at the Richmond meeting for July?? Hope to see you!

Thanks

Miriam

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