Good morning

Well I have been waiting for a long time and now my time has finally come. I have been approved for surgery. I spoke to my friend at Golden State and they told me the approval will go in the mail tomorrow. I should get it on Saturday. I am having mixed emotions I am happy about the approval but not sure why I feel this way. You would think I would be jumping up and down. There is a part of me that is sad that I have to give up a very good friend of mine food. I don't know if any of you have felt the same way but I am going to miss my friend. But really to tell you the truth, one day my friend turned on me and decided it would no long bring me pleasure when consumed but was trying to kill me. Kill me but God said no not today you won't. Just because of that purpose I would like to Thank God who is the head of my life for this chance at a new life in HIM. Because truly my help only comes from above. So for all of you that is still waiting on there turn don't give up the fight your time will come. I remember reading a line just like that about 3 years ago and now my time has come I can't believe it. So let the count down to surgery begin I now have 3 weeks and 3 days left that is 24 days. Please keep me in prayer if any thing changes I will be sure to post. Lorraine

Hi Lorraine Congratulations on your good news!! I want to thank you for the "don't give up" this morning!! I have placed my journey in God's hands, and I know that when the time is right, and only God knows the right timing, my WLS WILL happen. I'll be watching for updates, and please know that I have you in my prayers!! Theresa

Thank you Teresa. I will also keep you in my prayers as you enter your journey.

congratulations, lorraine! i understand what you mean about missing your friend, food. i kind of felt that way at first. when i'd have a bad day at work, i wasn't too sure how to get past it without food to comfort me. somedays those vending machines seemed like huge magnets pulling me toward them. but, so far, i've been able to resist, and i do think i'm finding other ways to get over those humps. now that the weather here in indiana is improving, i just go outside and walk around the block when i'm stressed, rather than downing some chips or chocolate. and then i don't have to deal with feeling guilty, either! for me, the pounds melting away - even though at 14 months out, the melting is much slower now - but, still, that continues to inspire me, and the shopping...phew, now there's some SERIOUS fun! again, congrats, and best of luck to you!! deb -245

Thank deb. You have done wonderfully (is that a word??) and thanks for the word of incouragement. I need it. Lorraine

I am so happy for you! Your going to do great and guess what? Your friend was never your friend at all, it was just a sheep in wolf clothing. Saying that, you friend will not be missed as friend turned ou to be foe. After the surgery you will find your true friend, the new, healthy, you. Hopefully I'll be joining you soon. Lurnia

Thanks Lurnia

Lorraine, The grieving process we go through for food goes on for about the first 6 months. At least it did for me. Now I can eat nearly any food I want, I just can't eat as much as I did. Your life becomes so much more full when you are not limited by your weight. Food becomes less important. I'm happy for you! Lori 384/245/168

Thanks Lori. I am just ready to get it done so I can get on with the business of living life.