Dawn~ You will be fine, and you are so right. There is always a reason why God lets things happen, even when they are disappointing to us. I always try to remember that "God see's the big picture", we only have limited vision to what is really going on. God changed your date for a very good reason, and you may never know why..... but you do trust Him, I can see that God bless you and continue to trust and know that God is in control and that He is good, all the time! Love, Michelle Brennan

Aloha OH members, My angelette/angel Wong Dee needs to have some positive vibes sent her way!! She's having her surgery THIS WEDNESDAY and will be joining the August Re-Birthday Babies! Whoo hoo! So please sign her support page and send her some loooooooooove and alooooooha to get her through surgery. I'm so excited for her and can't wait till she joins the losing side! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=L1114292411 Mahalo, Kris

I'mbelchy every time I have anything to eat or drink. If I don't belch it can really hurt. I'm not doing anything for it. Just waiting it out.

Hello Dee~ Thanks for writing me back Yes, isn't God so good to us? He is amazing! I am just so thankful that this surgery is even an option for us. I have been wanting it for about 3 years and it's finally an option for me. I couldn't find a doctor who would refer me for it, because I am considered a light weight. That's the only time anyone called me a light weight, in the doctors office! lol.... Anyway, for years I would ask every doctor I went to, "what do you think of gastric bypass surgery"?, and they would all say "eat less and exercise more".... I was so sick of that! But in April, on my 41'st birthday, I went to my new primary care and figured I "throw the question" out to him and he said "I think it's a great option!!" I was so happy. And now the day is almost here...... amazing! I will say a prayer for you on Thursday, it always helps me when I pray for someone else, so I will be praying for "Dee" on Thursday, and God will take care of me just because that's what He does!! What kind of diet are you on now? I have been doing slim fast since Saturday, so today is my third full day. I did have a salad yesterday for lunch, that was great! My doctor doesn't require any kind of special diet, but I just decided for myself, from all the support group meetings I have been going to, that I think it was best for me to try to shrink my liver by doing this liquid diet. How are you feeling? Michelle from NJ

It has been two weeks since my surgery date. I have been doing well with the exception of lack of energery/need for naps. My pain has been under control usually taking, for pain when needed. According to my scales this morning I have lost 18.5 lbs. not to shabby. I have been taking walks, but am unable to do much at the gym due to lack of energy. My incision line looks very good, the drainage has diminshed to a dribble. My G-Tube will come out next week, which I am looking forward too. Need to increase my fluid intake.