Re: Xmas present, I got my date

[Guest guest]

Congratultions Jeff,

What a wonderful Christams present. From the way it looks Jaunary is a great month for good things to happen to you. best of luck and Happy Holidays.

Ramona

1/13/2003

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[Guest guest]

Jeff,

What wonderful news!!!!! I understand totally about wanting to stay

away from a " food oriented " gathering.

> Got an early Xmas present in the mail today. It is my surgery

date.

> Jan. 27, 2004 Which is as close a date that I can get to my other

> anniversary dates. Jan. 26, 1989 is my date for AA ( quit

drinking ),

> Jan. 26 1995 is the day I quit smoking, and now Jan. 27, 2004 for

WLS

> ( no surgery on Mondays so Tuesday the 27th will do..) must be

some

> sort of a sign. I did not request that date, it is just the date

they

> scheduled me, works for me. Well I am now on that last run of

weight

> loss, to meet my pre-op weight, got another 10 lbs to go by my pre-

op

> Doc visit on Jan. 12. I also got a release from my wife…..I do not

> have to attend Xmas family gathering at her sisters house. They

are

> Greek and love to eat, I simply told her I don't want to face ALL

> that, not at this point, I have gone all the last 8 years so

missing

> this one is no biggy. I really want to stay focused now that I

have a

> date and get into the best shape I can prior to surgery. Diet and

the

> gym on a daily basis is in order. We ordered a recliner for the

> house, got my drinks stocked up, wife is ready to whip up SF jello

or

> broth upon request (isn't she sweet ? )

> Well you all have a Merry Christmas and stay true to yourself,

watch

> what you eat, and don't drink and drive.

> Jeff