Here's to a better life! Take Care! Carol

congraulation. I know nothing can describe where you have come from and where you are today. I know you thank GOD you found a WLS that worked for you. Always keep a positive mental atitude and as one gal on this site said do that happy dance everyday, because I know you thank GOD for your weight loss. A lady counting down (16 days to crossover) to the other side with you Dorothy

My time is almost here. Gosh what an incredible journey. I can't believe that this is finally happening. It has taken almost a year from my first phone call but all in all it has been a painless journey. The waiting game has been a little fustrating....but the insurance company was friendly the doctor and staff were nice and I've have gotten so much support. I go in on Tuesday at 530am for an open rny and then I can start the most exciting time of my life. It will be so nice to not be fat. Anyone thinking of this just start making the phone calls and get it started. I wish everyone the best and Thanks to all of you that have sent kind wishes. There is something uplifting about total strangers reaching out to help others!

Selbya, First of all, congratulations on your surgery date! I know for a fact you are not the only one with your thoughts of being terrified. I was there as well, but whenI look at my health and quality of life I feel that this tool is worth the journey. Just be encouraged and know that God is with you. He hasn't brought you this far to leave you. He gave us doctors to make us better and have faith that he will guide the surgeons hands and all will be ok. You are not alone. I have faith for you things will work out fine. I have already prayed for you, your family and your doctors. Please say a prayer for me as my date is Aug 27. Synthia

Well I waited for what seemed like forever to get this to happen. I am really nervous. Almost to the point of terrified. I am so afraid I am not going to wake up or my staples are going to leak. I am trying to be positive..but those two things keep haunting me to the point every time I think about the surgery, I have to pee. That's bad....because I think about it..alot! grin I just keep telling myself..it will be fine. You have to trust your doctors with things that are out of your control and in their control.