One more week

Now that I am one week away, I must confess to a substantial amount of fear. How much will this hurt? Will I have complications? Will this really work for me? Even with my fears, I praise God for being able to have this option to assist me in changing my life. I am so grateful to all the kind people I have met here on the boards (Q: Why is it called AMOS???). I still do not have an angel from ObesityHelp, but I have many angels from my family and my church. Please pray for me everyone, as I wil hold you all in my prayers.

It's natural for you to be feeling like this - you are about to have major surgery. But...keep in your mind the reasons you chose this path. It is your path to a healthier life. God is with you and will support you. His Spirit is not called the comforter for nothing (one who comes alongside). Sometimes I like to think of him like a comforter from a bed, wrapped around me making me feel all snuggly and safe. Whatever happens, good or bad, look for the blessings of God. For He will work all for good for those who love Him (if we let him!!) I have been through some horrible stuff in my life, but I have learnt to find God in all situations and let Him work in even the worst situations. Good will always come from it if we give it enough time and look with His eyes. Praying that all goes well, but even if it doesn't that you will know His presense and comfort with you. Someone just posted to me to remember this phrase - 'this too shall pass'. I'm going to try and remember this when I'm going through pain (which I'm not very good at ) Keep us posted on how you get on

TJ, I can relate. As my date gets closer, I get more anxious. I'm a strong woman, been through alot, but I'm scared. My husband says I can't control the situation, so that's why I'm so anxious. I think it's more that I don't know what my new life is going to bring. I know what I have now and I've learned to accept it. So I'm afraid of what life is going to be like after the surgery. Diane