Six days till surgery

Anybody else just feel really excited about their surgery. The closer it gets (surgery date May 4th) the more I want it to hurry up and get here. I keep waiting for the nerves to hit but so far I'm doing fine. I had my pre op testing today and I have a final appointment with my doctor tomorrow. I wish this week would hurry up so I can get to the weekend. Every morning I wake up and say a prayer for everyone having WLS that day and for those of us who are waiting. I wish us all the best, because if you are like me you are looking forward to a much healthier life. I can't wait to be pain free and be able to go where ever I want and not have to stop and sit every 2 minutes because my back hurts or my knees hurt or my lungs feel like they are going to burst. This is going to be a wonderful journey. My best to everyone. Karen

Karen----Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck I can't wait to join you on the losers bench May17. Keep us posted. Lisa Early

Thanks Lisa, I can't wait to be on the losers bench with all of the other soon to be losers. I notice you are from Eight Mile, Alabama, I'm in Pensacola, FL I'm right down the street form Elberta & Foley Alabama & not too far Mobile. I, too will keep you and all of the WLS patients in my prayers. Best of luck on the 17th. Karen

Good luck, Karen! I am so happy for you! I know what this journey is like. But there is always the unknown. So, thank God for brave people like you who are going before me! I just know that this is worth it. We are worth it! And deserve a better life ! Best to you. E mail me anytime! I live in MAss. My surgery date is May 17 in Boston. TNEMC. Good luck! Rose

Hey Rose, I don't know about brave but prepared and ready that's for sure. In the beginning and I'm talking 8 months ago when I started this journey I didn't think I would actually have the surgery. But with a lot of research and talking to other people and coming to this web sight I gradually knew this was what I wanted to do. Once I made the commitment I have really been at peace with my decision. I am very confident in my doctor and my husband is being supportive so it's just a matter of having the surgery and starting fresh. I know it will be hard at times but this is sort of my last chance "tool" and I know I will have to work hard to achieve what I want and that is to be free of BACK PAIN FOREVER, BREATHE without feeling like my lungs will explode and a few fringe benefits like buying new skinny clothes for a change. Anyway, best of luck on the 17th I will keep you in my prayers. Karen