Newbie here

I am new here I have a surgery date for Aug 10th. IBy the way I have been following these blogs and using this site obsessively since I started considering the surgery. Everyone I would like to thank you for helping me to make an informed decision. Right now I am freaking out I honestly didn't think that I would get approved through my insurance. I had heard so many rumors about people being declined. I am married mother of two also a military spouse.   Okay... Im scared Im am so scared. I won't backdown not this time though. Any advice any info that you can give before surgery would be a big help. I'm going to Leipzig in germany and not a lot of explaining happening there. What can I expect. I want to be a sucess story are there any tools that have helped any one else?

My surgery is in 6 days so I cannot help you on that aspect yet. But..I too am scared even though i know this is the best thing for me. I also have two children and im a military spouse. What branch are you guys? You can add me and feel free to message with me through there if you would like!! Just take a  deep breath and tell yourself it is for the best!

 Hello Ladies:)
I am new here also...and spending a LOT of time on here trying to get as much info before my surgery,,,,,I found a really great post on here that may help you:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4265423/PRE-OPS-Never-had-surgery-Heres-what-to-expect/