Where I am at!

You are so close now girl!  I am excited for you!   My family is supportive I just want to know their fears and if they are excited for me.  Yes my mom was very impressed by all the things I told her.  That is what I want to do for my dad is show him how prepared I am.  That I just didn't make the decision overnight. I will let you know about coffee.  I know there should be coffee in St. Cloud again on the 16th if I am not mistaken.  Maybe I will try to make it up there again!

You are really getting on your way. Before you know it, you'll be sitting on the loser's bench. Don't be afraid to join the coffee. I know it is a little nerve wracking meeting people you hardly know for the first time. But, once you are there, and welcomed with open arms, you'll be happy you went. Are you still planning on going to Duluth? I think I saw your name once upon a time. You should!! It will be lots of fun!!! Take care, Lori

I was actually just looking at the place that everyone is planning on staying!  Very nice place...I ahve always wanted to stay there.  I need to corner my husband and see what he says.  I won't drive that far by myself.  Trying to talk my husband into going and making it a mini vacation before surgery.

There are a few car pools getting together also. So, that is an option.  Lori

Dearest Anita, With this kind of support from women (and some men) who champion you, you can do far more than you ever thought you could. Technology annoys me half of the time, but I see God/Godess using it as a tool for healing so often, that I can't be "mad" at it for long. Your father is projecting his own worries onto you. You can love him and still moving beyond his level of understanding. I had to learn, through a decade of therapy, that my thoughts and feelings were my own and that I didn't OWE them to my parents. I could love them and set boundries at the same time. I am scheduled for lapband surgery on March 25th. I am going through a ton of feelings- like you. I guess this is a very predictable part of the journey toward health. My worries may be different, but they are very real to the worrier, hu? Soak up this octane support form the forum, breathe, and REJOICE! Cindy B.