Well I am glad to tell you my surgery date august 4.2004

Dawn, My name is Bobby and I will give you a little advise. Do what is going to make you happy and don't worry what your male friends thin****il they have walked in your shoes they will never understand. I had my surgery on Feb 23, 2004. I have lost almost 90lbs in about 41/2 months. I am starting to enjoy life. Also, the same people who thought I was crazy now are amazed at the way I look. Now I'm not going to lie to you it is a big deal and the surgery should be well thought out. In my case I had a leak 5 days post op. The main thing are the drains. Make sure the Doctor you use puts drains in. You should only have them in for 5 to 6 days but if you get a leak they are a life saver. Most people don't get a leak but I was one that did. I think my Doctor has done about 1500 surgeries and I was one of 5 that developed a leak after the first leak test. Also, as far as the pain goes it is only bad for a day or so and after that a breeze. They say it is harder on Men than Women to have the surgery so if that is correct you souldn't have any problem. Finally, your friends may like you for who you are but the main thing is you need to like who you are. Because you will love who you will become after the surgery. I say go ahead and realize the dream of being healthy and skinny. Those male friends will be the same ones that are asking you out when you lose the lbs. Take care and if you need more info let me know. Bobby

I live in Naples Florida and since it's always wonderful to walk in the morning here......I was wondering if anyone would like to meet and walk with me???? ...Or maybe just to meet and chat over a cup of tea???? ...There is not anyone here I can talk to about what to expect or how I feel about things involving surgery.....The hubby is good but if I show that I'm worried he will get worried too.....But then again he is strong so he would probably just build me up.....But it's not the same as someone who has had it or the determination to have it done.....Ya know???? ....Janice

Hi Sametta and Congratulations. I see that you had your surgery this morning. I pray all went well for you. I will be having my surgery June 4 in Chicago. Please let us know how you are doing after you are feeling up to it. Christi

HI DIANA, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS. MY SURGERY IS MAY 5TH. I AM GETTING SO ANXIOUS FOR IT. HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL FOR YOU. I AM NEAR LANCASTER PA, AND HAVING SURGERY BY DR. GLENN KLINE. I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT WITH HIM. GOD BLESS, TRUDY