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Dear Group,

I have posted a couple of times but have lurked for maybe 8 months. Thru

your posts I have gotten to know alot of you and seen most of the gals that

were pre op become post op. I have finally sent in my patient information

form which Dr R has sent on to the insurance company so I guess it is about

time I start posting for real. As an introduction: I am a 46 yr old mother

of a son 22. at Oklahoma State University and a daughter 20 at Florida State

University. My Hubby, Tim is a federal civil servant (dept of defense) and

I am a disabled Licensed Practical Nurse (back problems initially). I

worked in the newborn nursery, neonatal intensive care, labor and delivery

as well as post partum. I did alot of new mommy teaching, primarily breast

feeding. I also, years ago taught my children at home and was a district

director of home education in the state of Florida etc....But the best thing

I've ever done is be mommy to my children. I was a chubby child and slimmed

down in high school. Married 6 months after I graduated to a uttly handsome

marine who loves me svelt or 330. (that's on a 5'2 " small boned frame).

The last 4 years of been trying as far as my health is concerned. I

developed pericarditis which is inflammation in the sac that surrounds the

heart. And could not get off anti-inflmmatorys till April of this year. I

praise God that I feel better and I am ready to procede with the surgery. I

also live with a lot of chronic pain due to arthritis, fibromyalgia,

myofascial pain syndrome and I was wondering if others experience this type

of pain and how they were doing with exercise etc.

I am blessed to have insurance that will cover everything (BCBS Federal PPO

and Medicare). My beautifull daughter is also hoping to have the surgery

over the Christmas holidays. She also has poly cystic ovaries like her

mother. She was a cheerleader and played sports but her weight has continued

to climb inspite of everything.

Well, I guess this all for now, God bless you all

today...........................Shelly in ville Florida