To All February Pre-Ops!!

I wish you luck, health, joy and excitement for the path you're all about to take. The 7th will be 11 months for me and it has been the most exciting time of my life! I know you're all feeling a bit jittery right about now. It's completely normal. I suggest two things: First, go to the "before and after" pics section and look at them and think "this will be me, soon!" Do not, Do NOT, DO NOT read profiles right now! Occasionally, you will hit a land mine (a profile of a procedure that didn't go well) that'll scare the holy poo out of you. JUST LOOK AT THE PICS. Second, time to do some visualization: Close your eyes, a couple times a day, and picture yourself, 12 months from now: How you feel, how you look, the fun of buying clothes OFF THE NORMAL RACK, how other people are complimenting you, the shock of recognition by people you haven't seen in awhile. Feel the feelings, smell the smells, all of it. Take your time. Bask in it. Enjoy it. Then, just for a minute, visualize yourself, one year from now, if you DON'T have the surgery done. If you're like me, you'll almost SKIP into the OR!!! Peace; God Bless! And Good Luck!! Greg Sands (342/193/185)

Thank You!! I am scheduled for February 7th and I can't wait! Your kind words of encouragement made me smile!! Congratulations to you...you've done excellent!! I hope I do as well! And I hope that I will be able to lift someones spirits and give encouragement like you! Thank you again! Michelle from MA

Thank you! and a Big hug! We need to hear more like this and be encouraged. My date is 2/08 Thanks again Rebecca from southern Ca

I'm on February 7th also! Good Luck to you!!!!! -Regina in Ohio

{{{{GREG}}}} Thanks for the words of encouragement I needed it. I will make sure I don't look at pages. I did that this morning and ran into a doozy. I've read some and they didn't have any complications, and I am holding on to that. NO COMPLICATIONS I know God IS in control!!! My surgery is on Wed and I'm having all kinds of emotions going on. The has been busy today, but he will NOT steal my joy! Again, thanks for the words. I'm imagining myself and I look 4EVA

Greg, Thank you for the wonderful advice!! What great words! I was in the mall yesterday and I told my husband it will be nice to actually be able to shop for my own clothes in the mall again, as I have said for so long that malls are only for skinny people!!! Yippee!! I can't wait! Hugs to you! Deanna

Greg, Kudos...you have inspired me! Thank you so much for those words of wisdom as we begin our journeys through a new and exciting part of our lives. I have been weighed down (no pun intended) for so long that I want to do everything! Sometimes I think I should skip sleep and just catch up with my life! My surgery day is fast approaching and I can't wait to begin living again!

thank you so very much Greg, in such an emotional part of life (as this surely is) it is nice to have support and guidence! looking forward to my Feb 3rd "re birth" Been looking at the pics for a long time now and they do help!

Thank you, Greg. What beautiful timing you have. I just found out yesterday that I was approved and I'm going in for surgery next Thursday, Feb. 9th. I'm so excited, but scared to death. Your kind words were EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Congrats on doing such a wonderful job yourself! You're an inspiration. Hugs and prayers to all of those that join me in surgery this month. WE WILL SUCCEED!!!

Thanks Greg, that was really great advice Roni