Hi Everyone Sharing My Good News, Got a DATE!!

Hi Laureen,

Thank you a whoooole bunch for your kind words.  You made my day even more special with your response to it.  I've worked very hard to lose the weight, but it feels good, different than before when there seemed no end in sight.  There's still a long way to the end, but now I see a light at the end of the tunnel.  Can't wait to share that moment with you.  Again, my sincere thanks for your taking the time to share my joy.
Blessings to you!

Happy day is right! By the end of the summer you'll feel so much better. I'm sure you already notice a big difference with the pre op weight you've lost. July 2 will be here before you know it. Now is the time to stay busy, I made a list of things to keep me busy. I had way too much energy pre op and I needed to direct it in positve ways. Best wishes!

Hi Karen,

Thanks soooo much for your post.  I am so appreciative of all the support.  I do notice a nice difference with 46 pounds gone, and can't even imagine what 100 gone is going to be like.  I am making dozens of lists and have many things to do right now.  That's a good thing!  I had a lady come up to me this morning, and in all ernestness begged me not to go forward with the surgery.  She asked me if I would go to a lifestyle change class with her at Kaiser.  I am so certain this is right, and it was difficult for me to be patient and understand her concern.  I do appreciate her concern but I know this is going to be a new beginning.  I came back here, and there was your post.  It's encouraging in a way that strengthens my resolve and does not plant seeds of doubt.  Thank you for that.  Your timing could not have been more perfect.  Blessings to you.

Aloha and good Hawaiian morning (6:15 a.m. here).......You have MADE my morning! I just opened the window in front of my computer, and there was the ocean........and surfer dudes and dudettes doing their early morning thing! The air is so sweet and healing.....I'm breathing deeply.

Then, I read your post, and it brought back memories .... WHAM .... of almost three years ago (I had my surgery on July 26, 2006) when I was feeling what you are feeling......nervous, excited, hopeful. I weighed 319 lbs. (maybe more) and had to fly from Maui to Oahu for my surgery. My son (what a dear dear young man he is!) surprised me by appearing the night before my surgery (he lives in Calif.) and flew with me to Oahu and brought me home after my surgery even though he had a son having a birthday party on July 30th ...2 years old!)

Since my surgery on July 26th, 2006, my life has changed dramatically...and so will yours!! I now live in a body that is HALF of what it was on that day in July........158 instead of 319!! You have so much to look forward to....and I could NOT be happier for you. Remember to take pictures AND measure yourself BEFORE you go to the hospital. You will NOT like the experience until oh, about a year from now...and then you will be so glad you did it.

Sorry to ramble on so...but you hit such an important part of my heart this morning, and I had to share with you how wonderful this is...and what an amazing thing you are doing for your whole life........enjoy every minute!! You are on your way to HEALTH, FITNESS and FREEDOM IN YOUR BODY!!

Sending you a warm Hawaiian hug....and one day soon my arms will go easily around your whole body!!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

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Aloha Karen,

I know how wonderful it is to wake up close to the ocean, and although I cannot see it from my house, its an 8 blk. walk for me and the dogs and we do enjoy it so very much.  It's peaceful to out before the world gets too busy and just take in the quiet, the sound of the ocean and the smell of the air. 

Thank you for shaing your story with me.  It makes this so much more personal, and I can feel your support and encouragement.  I was met with a nay sayer this morning after a class I taught.  This earnest woman had dire warnings of the consequences and wanted me to cancel right away and rethink my decision.  I was patient because I know she was concerned and had my best interest at heart, but it was difficult on such a happy day.  Then I come home and my dear friends on OH are waiting with warmth and support, and it makes it so easy to go forward.  Thank you for that.  You have a special gift that way.

Sending you a huge hug back!!!
Blessings to you.
Mary

It sure is wonderful to get a date isn't it?  I got mine and it's not until August 10th.  You've done so well with your weight loss.  I haven't been successful with weight loss yet.  I keep falling off the wagon.  I'll keep trying tho.  We won't be too far apart with our surgeries.  Blessings to you for an easy recovery.
Congratulations.
Jan

Hi Jan,
We are sorta doing this together.  Close enough that we can compare notes and support one another.  You and I are having two different surgeries, but the ground rules are the same.  I will be so interested how you are getting along.  Let's stay in touch.  I'm sorry its been difficult to lose the weight.  It's such a head thing with me.  I eat because I love to eat.  I love the taste, the smell, the look, the planning, the shopping etc. etc.  If it's got to do with food, I love it.  I have tried very hard to embrace the lifestyle that I will have following surgery, after the initial stages.  My thoughts were if I was going to do it, I was going to start now and just see if I could be strong about it or not.  I have to be honest and say that I've had many doubts if I could give up a lot of the things I love, and the acitivities around food I love to go to.  I don't doubt it will continue to be a questionable thing as I learn new habits.  I fall off the wagon too now and again.  The old habits die hard and mine have been there 62 years.... Yikes....and they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.  I hope you are not beating up on yourself.  Just keep jumping back on the horse and ride.  I know you are going to do this.  I'll be the cheerleader for you, if you'll cheerlead for me?   Blessings to you.

hey you!!!

i just got home from work and saw your good news.

congrats to you!!!  the time will fly to july 2nd and soon all this will be
behind you, and you will be on the way to a new slimmer and healthier
you.

hugs, be safe and well, jacki

Hi Jacki,

Good to see you here.  I've been out and about and not checking in as regularly as I was.  I'm glad you are able to go to work.  I hope its going well.

Thanks so much for your post.  I truly appreciate it.  I think time will pass quickly and will be shocked if I get done even 1/2 the things I need to do. lol

Thanks so very much for the hugs, here's some back to you!!!  Mary

Congratulations and good luck to you!