Hi Shauna! Thanks for the words of encouragement! I am sooo excited! I have complete faith that all will go well and I am very comfortable with the choices I have made. Next week can not come fast enough!

Lorraine

Just noticed you'll be going down to see Dr Alvarez next week. I'm from Winnipeg, and also saw him. It was a fantastic experience, never once did I question my safety in his capable hands. Once you meet him, you'll see what I mean. He's very knowledgeable and he's a really caring doc. You're in great hands! Follow his post-op recommendations carefully and you should have no problems. If you are prone to nausea, I'd ask for something for the ride back to San Antonio, ie) Drammadine or something. He'll send you home with a bag full of goodies, including his book, which has been a very handy reference bible for me.

Good luck, not that you need it!

Shauna