Hello Transition!

In 2 days I will make the trasition to the other side, I have sent a few emails to people in my general area that I have seen on the site, no one has every responded. It didn't bother me at first but with 48 hours to surgery I feel very much alone and apprehensive. I am sure this is normal since I am approaching a life altering experience. I started this process in November of 2004 and had no idea that things would move so swiftly but here I am. For anyone else out there that may feel as I do, hang in there and hold on to the knowledge that this is will be your second birthday....most people only get one! Carmen

I understand how you feel about not getting response to your email, I did the same thing. Just remember that people *****gister with OH are required to put in an email address and I for one always used my "spam" address not to mention that most of the time, any email from OH goes to my "bulk" mailbox. Sometimes people just change addresses. You are definetly not alone! I know there are 1000's of people here going thru or have been thru what you are right now! Keep posting! Good luck to you! Amy

Amy thank you so very much for your response, my husband didin^t know why I was so giddy when he walked in. I told him Amy, Barbara and Joan responded to me and I now feel ready to enter those doors because someone else does care. Well 36 hours to that big moment. Pray for me and I will definately keep you posted. Bless you all, Carmen

Carmen I know it has to be frustrating not getting answers but just remember there are people here that will answer! I am not having my surgery till next Monday but if you want to talk I'm here! I know what to expect almost first hand because my sister had it done in September by the same surgeon I am going to but I am still getting nervous! I keep waiting for the phone to ring and the office to call and say something is wrong and they have to postpone or there is an emergency....anything to delay my surgery. I've waiting since last March due to my insurance stalling on approving my choice of surgeons. Until January they were only approving one surgeon in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area. Now my date is almost here and I can't relax! I go from being excited to nervous. I know I am doing the right thing and can't wait to be an official loser! I am not concerned about complications....I just want to have the surgery behind me!! I think the closer the date gets the more nervous people get....and it is understandable. Not only is this major surgery it is life changing. Remember we are all behind you and will be thinking about you on your day and everything will go just great! Joan

Hi, Carmen. I live in Corona and I care you're going!! I'll be praying for you. Don't feel alone. I go in March 23. Have peace and know it is the right decision! Email me anytime! [email protected]

Hi Carmen.. I am having my surgery on wed also.. Right now I am on a liquid diet, and going going going to the john!! I just wish wed would get here.. I hate all this PRE stuff!! Good luck, and keep me in your prayers, as I will you!! Pam

Hello Carmen, Stay strong, I am not sure you will get this message before your surgery but my thoughts are with you. I just arrived home today from surgery on the 3rd no complications and I am feeling awesome. Hang in there and know that others understand what you are feeling. Pam

Hi Caren I too have felt the same as you and never have got reposes from e-mails Either but have recieved help/responses on the post boards!! I started mine in november also and yes it has been a neck breaking speed!! i could have had mine last month but wanted to wait to get more time on my books at work!! well i will pray for you and i hope you will do the same for me take care and have an awsome recovery!! God Bless Patrick