Jillian C.

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Karen N. 21 years, 3 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

tmcgee 21 years, 3 months ago

Hi Jillian, I am so happy about your surgery date on March 3!!! I feel like we are surgery sisters...the same surgeon and 1 week apart. Soon we will be re-born on the losing side!

tracy W. 21 years, 3 months ago

In all things Remember,that the one above loves you,that He holds us all in his loving arms,He knows each of us by name.He said anything you ask for in "my name" will be given to you.So in His name I pray for you,that you be given strength, endurance,love,peace and most of all long life.In Jesus' name. When you wake up and see the faces of your loved ones in the recovery room,know that you have made it.Thank Him,Know that you have been blessed to see and to live out the rest of your days with the ones you love and the ones who love you.....Knowing that He loves you too. Happy soon to be ReBirthday.

Sharon Neva 21 years, 3 months ago

JILLIAN~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tun e in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~

Paula H. 21 years, 3 months ago

Hello! Yes everything you are going through is normal. I'm not as close as you, but I still get all of those feelings. As far as your Psych evaluation, just be open with him/her. But don't give to much info. I gave the minimal answer possible, without lying. Good luck and God bless!

Jamie M. 21 years, 3 months ago

Jillian..rest assured your feelings are quite normal. Good idea to talk to your priest. Maybe he can help you come to terms with your emotional issues. Its a big step. You'll do fine...take a deep breath. God bless. Jamie

Jillian C. 21 years, 3 months ago

16 more days until surgery! I have to admit that I’m living on a roller coaster of emotions right now. One moment I’m so excited to start my new way of life and the next moment I’m scared to death of…well, DEATH! Holy crow! People die from this procedure. I know I need to focus on the positive. It’s almost the same feeling I had when I knew I was going to have a C-section. Weeks before the procedure I was petrified…but I was also calmed by the fact that I would have a prize after it was over…a beautiful baby boy. Yes, a new way of life will be quite a prize…but I’m scared. I’m also feeling VERY guilty. I was out of work for quite some time and just now started a new job. I just found out there is a $2,000 out of pocket limit on my insurance policy. I’m not going to get paid while I’m out….combine that with the out of pocket amount….well, it’s going to set us back. There’s the guilt. Not to mention if something bad happens, will my young children be able to forgive me for being so selfish? Will my husband forgive me? Worse yet, will he sell my “Dying to be Thin” story to People magazine! I know, I know, I’m being over dramatic…but let’s face it….people get hit by busses all the time…right? I’m SO glad I didn’t push back my surgery date….if I had, I’m sure I would be a basket case by the time the big day rolled around. I just have to hang on…just 16 more days! I have my psychiatric eval scheduled for Monday. What do I say? What do I do? I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize my chances of surgery. I made an appointment with my priest. I’m going to meet with him tomorrow…I’m hoping he’ll be able to help me be at peace. I’m sure he will. OH! Another thing I’ve noticed….I’ve been so stressed lately, that it feels like my shoulders are wrapped around my ears. I literally have to force them down just to work the tension out! How crazy is that!

cheri123 21 years, 3 months ago

<b><i>WoW!</b> I bet your excited!!! <b><u>March</b></u> is just around the corner! Mine is finally coming up 3/27! The waiting! Sending you my prayers & thoughts to you for a <b><u>Wonderful</b></u> surgery and recovery! Keep posting! Love to read your progress! Blessings to you! ~Cheri*</i>

cat P. 21 years, 3 months ago

My Prayers are with you, For an uneventful sugery and speedy recovery. Cat Price

Linda T. 21 years, 3 months ago

Julie, girl you are well on your way! I am very happy for you. Guess what? I saw my surgeon on 1-30-03 and surgery is scheduled for 3-11-03. How's that for fate. It was meant to be for us. 2003 is gonna be OUR year! A new life! Imagine that. I hope the higher-ups give us the stregnth to tackle our obstacles. Knowing that there are many of us in this together helps. Best of luck! Linda Tyler