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Donna D. 23 years, 6 months ago

Deb: Thanks for your prayers for me. They are coming right back at you. I'll pray that you follow through with this surgery.

Tracy P. 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra~ Sorry to hear that you're having second thoughts about surgery, and I'm really sorry to hear that you're having family problems. This long waiting process that we go through is meant to weed out the folks who aren't sure that this is what they need to do. Think about why you wanted this surgery in the first place. Your life, your health, your appearance, etc... My best advice is pray about your decision and you won't go wrong. Ask yourself this one question: If I weren't having family issues right now, would I even be doubting my choice to have this surgery?? If your answer is NO, then maybe you already know what you should be doing right now. Whatever your choice, please keep us updated on the message board, and no matter what, please remember that you have a caring family right here. ~xoxo

Irene G. 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra, There are enough people here forall kinds of support. Do what you think is right for you. I always ask GOD to lead me in the right direction. Im still waitng for approval. Good luck and God Bless

Ali W. 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra - I'm sorry to hear you are having doubts about your surgery and that you are having family problems. You didn't say what kind of problems, so I can't presume to tell you how to proceed, but are these problems going to be there after the surgery or are they related to your surgery? Will getting healthier and thinner exacerbate these problems? My thoughts are with you - good luck with whatever your decision is.

L. Brown 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra, my surgery date is July 9th, the day before you! My doctor has been very thorough in providing a list of items I will need after surgery, a detailed diet plan for the first 8 weeks pre-op, and insists that all his patients see a dietician at least once before surgery. I also read obsessively and gotten a lot of information from books such as Carnie Wilson's Gut Feelings, Overcoming Morbid Obesity (can't remember the authors name but you can type it in on Amazon.com, and Barbara Thompson's Book, which I think you can get on this site (I think it's called WLS-Finding the Thin Person Inside of You). It's so important that you educate yourself as to what you need to be doing and eating once you get home, and make sure your doctor is giving you the advice you need too. Good luck to you.

POOBEAR 23 years, 6 months ago

Hi Debra! I am praying that you have a safe complicationfree surgery and a very speedy recovery. God bless you and watch over you. Hugs and prayers!

HelpMeRhonda !! 23 years, 6 months ago

Congradulations on your surgery.. Ironically I have the same date.. How about me run together and pray at the same time.. God Bless :)

Becky H. 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra, less than a month to go!!! I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. May God keep you in His loving arms and guide your surgeon's hands. I'll be thinking about you!

Carmen K. 23 years, 6 months ago

Angelic Greetings from the Debra Manus countdown surgery page! Debra, like me, is getting those presurgery jitters. Please sign her surgery page and give her full support in all her decision making. She's a really great lady!

rhonda R. 23 years, 6 months ago

Debra I saw your comment on the message board today and thought I'd tell you "good luck" on your upcoming surgery!! I am 5 days post-op and I feel really good. I think I am in the minority here, but I left the hospital in less the 24 hours after my surgery and really didn't feel alot of pain. I have already had a c-section 14 years ago and it was nothing like the paid I had back then. I would suggest you get up and walk the MINUTE you feel up to it and then walk every 2 or 3 hours.. I really think that's what made the diffrence for me. Today I am planning on walking for about a mile and I started a couple of days ago with 2 soup cans...excercising my arms. I know you'll do great!!! Rhonda