Gwen J.

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Stacy T. 19 years, 8 months ago

Hi Gwen, I must say you do look good. Congradulations on your weight loss. My name is Stacy, and I am currently scheduled for surgery 11/01/2004. I must say I am scared out of my mind. My biggest fear is having a complication that results in death. I have a husband and a 4 year daughter that I don't want to leave yet. I have tried several diets and have failed at them, I know I have to do something before my weight kills me. I am 25 years old 5'9 and weight 350lbs. I have been researching the surgery for 2 years, and for the last 2 years I have been up and down on an emotional roller coaster. I have cancelled my surgery date 3 times already, because of my fears. When I read about the postives I be all set to get on the table that day, but as soon as I read about something not so good, I get really really nervous. Needless to say I am driving me and my husband crazy. I know I a very very unhappy with myself, all I do is work, eat, and sleep. My life is passing me by before my eyes. It has gotten so bad that I even think about suicide from time to time, that only thing that is keeping me here is my daughter and my husband. I feel like I am dying inside everyday. If I was not married and did not have my daughter, death would not be a fear for me, because right now my life means nothing to me, but I know I mean alot to my family, and this is the only reason why I am nervous of the complications. I have put my faith and my fears in gods hands, I hope and pray that I make it to my surgery date this time, any words of encourgement would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find people that I can talk to, to help me through this journey, I hope I have not bored you to much. Again, CONGRADULATIONS on your success, GOD BLESS, and keep doing yo thang GIRL!!!

Maryellen W. 22 years, 5 months ago

Gwen: Well, your big day is just around the corner! Hope all goes well and you are soon on your way to a happier, healthier life!

Tammy B. 22 years, 5 months ago

Congratulations on your new journey in life. I wish you great success. Keep the faith!

blank first name B. 22 years, 5 months ago

Gwen- I want to wish you the best of luck on your upcoming surgery. May God bless you and keep you safe, happy, and healthy.

KG B. 22 years, 5 months ago

Gwen, best wishes for your upcoming surgery. I had mine in November 2000, and I have never had a single regret. One thing that may help to remember is that the nervousness is over with when you wake up in the recovery room to your new life.

Gwen J. 22 years, 6 months ago

Thanks, for the comments. I hope that I can be as much help to someone as the people on this board have been to me. I am preparing for 12/10 I can't believe it's just around the corner.

Debi R. 22 years, 6 months ago

10-21-01 Gwen...our profiles are almost identical. My surgery is 12-10-01 and I have Cigna. I 1st went to PCP 12-'00, got denied after seeing surgeon in Jan. '01. Been getting documentation all year. Appealed this month and got approved within 48 hours after appeal. I'm also a single mother of 1 child. Good Luck with your surgery!!! :)

AngelNTx65 22 years, 7 months ago

Gwen~I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.Your date will be here before you know it! Congrats on taking this important step to better your health.It will be the greatest thing you have ever done for yourself.Please keep us posted. God Bless~Kim