Hi Cyndi. I first wanted to say thank you for your kind, encouraging and informative words on the comments section of my profile. I've read through your profile and see that you have been through a great deal for a very long time; even before the surgery.
It's important for all of us to have supporters - inside and outside of our families. It's the little things that people say, and do, that make each day better and easier to deal with. Even in times of high anxiety, like now for me, an encouraging word or pat on the shoulder helps to comfort and ease.
I am ready for this surgery and everything it brings me. I don't think anyone has this, or any, surgery without thinking of the "what if I don't make it?" A dear friend of mine nearly died in October simply from having her gall bladder removed - so I know that mortality is a very scary and prominent issue for all of us. As you put it, having faith (whatever or whoever it is that the faith is in) helps ease that worry.
I'm having lap band and my life is going to change. I will be the smaller person inside of me that has ached to get out all of my life. I will survive. :)
Thanks again for your encouragement and support. If you ever need a shoulder - I'm just a click away as well! Thanks, Debbie