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Michelle A. 21 years, 7 months ago

Carmen--- Get ready because your new life is rapidly approaching. Aren't you excited? It will be hard work for a while, but think of the benefits. You deserve it. Best wishes to a healthy and speedy recovery. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Ron E. 21 years, 7 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side. PS. If you check out my web page, be sure to sign the guest book there. Thanks.

Jennifer E. 21 years, 7 months ago

I have a wonderful lady here that is having her surgery next Wednesday. She is doing wonderfully with the rollercoaster emotions of the few weeks before. Carmen is really ready for this change in her life!!! I am so proud of you Carmen! You are going to be great! Thank you for supporting me so much the past few days and months for that matter! I love you!!!! You are an angel not me! Please got o Carmens surgery page and wish her well! She will be recovering some of the time on her own and needs lots of well wishes and encouragement! Hugs, Jennifer

RODEO CLOWNS S. 21 years, 7 months ago

Have you ever seen the movie: THE WIZARD OF OZ??? Well, soon you will be saying what the wicked witch said when Dorothy threw a bucket of water on her: "I'M MELTING!! I'M MELTING!!!" Those lbs will just melt off of you soon. You will soon be walking down the YELLOW BRICK ROAD to see the WIZARD OF OZ and your sweetest wish will be granted. Congratulations and good luck to you. My husband and I both had our open rny's at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego in 2001 and have lost a combined total of 325 lbs. YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melinda B. 21 years, 7 months ago

My dear Carmen....I am so excitied for you! I know how much this surgery means to you..just remember it is "normal" to have mixed feelings before it. You will do wonderfully and be buying clothes from the boutique down the street before long!! Please call if you ever need to talk! See you soon! Love, Melinda

Mary M. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi, Carmen. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I know how jittery one can get during the short-term pre-op days. I had my surgery last week, Oct.29th.The one thing that I found that helped me get through the "doubts" and anxiety was this website. Especially the photo gallery and the message board. Actually, I'm here tonight to get my mind off of only having clear liquids for another week--YUCK! I just keep thinking about getting to that place we want to be...Normal size and Healthy!

Marty W. 21 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I hope your recovery will be a breeze and your weight loss rapid. You are gonna be a LOSER...LOL! Hugs,

Carol P. 21 years, 7 months ago

Carmen, You can do this hon! We all have our, "I am woman, hear me roar" moments. And also our, "Good Lord, what am I doing?" moments. Take a deep breath and calm yourself. Say a prayer and let all your anxiety go, like exhailing bad air. Then visualize yourself as thinner, full of energy, doing something you love to do......all your excess weight is gone and you feel light as a feather and so, so happy. This works very well if you're soaking in the tub with a candle lit. I am planning on doing this every night b4 bed so I can relax and sleep, since sleep is a HUGE issue right now. Only 18 more days to go for me! Best of luck to you and I will be saying a prayer for you and your surgeon! You're going to love your new life!!!!!! BIG HUG! Carol Percel

Jennifer E. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi All - Carmen is having her surgery on 11/20/02. She is not feeling well today and needs lots of encouragement - All us posties remember the roller coaster days before surgery! Carmen is mentally ready to go - she is the most organized pre-op I know! Carmen - you will feel better soon honey!!!! Only 13 more days and a wake up!!!!! You can do this - it's for you!!! Please sign Carmen's surgery page and let her know we are behind her! Hugs, Jennifer

Demrie63 21 years, 7 months ago

"It matters not how straight the gait, How charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate, I am the Captain of my Soul." W.E. Henley Carmen, this little poem applies to all of us. We are taking control of our lives and our destiny to make this happen for us. You KNOW you're in my thoughts and prayers and I'm as excited as you about your Nov. 20th date. Now, just let it happen. Be in the moment. Experience every little change. AND DON'T be anxious (haha, easy for me to say). Your time is near.