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Hi everyone. I am a 30 year old female who lives in Alexandria, VA. I am scheduled to have my surgery on next Tuesday and I am nervous as hell. I have been binging like I am on death row with the last meal. I like I guess the most of us am looking to network with others to get advice to help me through this. I am more scared about Post Op because of all of the horror stories that I have been getting. All in all, I can't wait until Tuesday the 27th at 10 AM. That is when George Washington University Hospital will be hosting. The Rebirth of ME.

Congratulations on making the choice to live a healthier life. I hope your surgery goes very smoothly and that you have a speedy recovery! Good luck! Hugs, Robin

Goiod luck, Necole and Happy Happy Birthday and you will be so happy on the other side!

Necole, First off, congrats on your upcoming surgery..I remember having one of many last suppers..LOL it is a scary time..but remember the surgery is the beginning of a wonderful life..i have lost half of myself..230 lbs and would do it again in a heartbeat..and i guess i was one of the horror stories you have heard...i guess that story is on my profile..but like i said with all that happened..i would do it again today..again best wishes and congrats.. Randy

Congrats Necole. Being nervous is normal. There are a lot of horror stories out there but there is also a lot of great stories out there. Can't wait to welcome you to the losing side. Courtney

Hey Necole, I'm one of the lucky one's. I have had no problems with this surgery at all. I had RNY 6 months ago and I feel great!!!! Good luck with your surgery next week I will be thinking of you... Minette

I hope this week you can find time to relax. I hope you surgery will be uneventful. Here's to a speedy recovery. Corinn 245/185/130

Hello Necole! Dont worry about the horror stories, you will be fine. I am one of the ones who had some complications and had to have a second surgery to fix a blockage 24 hours after my original surgery. Even with the ordeal that I went throug, I would still choose to have the surgery. I am excited for you and will keep you in my prayers. God Bless! Cathy

Thanks to all of you who have gave so much encouragment and well wishes. I am still excited and rest is out of the question as I am trying to settle everything that I can before Tuesday. My staff is giving me a surprise party this evening to celebrate at the Great American Buffet. The only thing is, they are so silly that they forgot to take me off of the e-mail list when they sent the invitation. It is so funny. Well until later.

GW--Hosted the BIRTH of me 57 years ago next November . Good luck on your journey--I could not be happier!! -122 pounds and wearing anything from 6s-10s and Med tops . , and a sweetheart now. PS: You are only hurting YOURSELF bingeing!. Any pound lost is a pound gone forever, even now. Godspeed, Lois