May 1st is my definate date....only 18 days to go...

Wow I can't beleive that all of us in this May group are finally almost on the loosers bench. I am excited, nervous,happy, and every other emotion wrapped up in one. It seems so sureal. I can't beleive I coasted through a very tough program that most people take at least a year to complete. I did it in 6 months. Everyone on my "team"(surgeons, nutricianists, general Dr., and phycologists) all beleive I am very ready. I thank mostly OH for me being ready. I have looked at everything on this site. I have read countless profiles on peoples journey. Their struggles and successes. I've read all of the profiles on the memorial page with coutless people who have passed due to complications. I've read pages where marriages have ended and friendships have grown apart. Even knowing all this I know I am truely ready. Because this is about ME. FOr once in my life I am not worring about friends, family, even my husband. I need to be healthy and happy for ME and MY KIDS. I wish all of you luck in your journey. I hope all of you have a speedy and good recovery. We are all on our way to being healthy active adults...YAY for us.

By the looks of it I am the first one going in...anyone else going May 1st? I will keep you all posted on how I do and feel. I am a computer finatic so I'll be posting as soon as I get to a computer...

Congratulations Lauren, it looks like you will be the pioneer for us Maysters. I am going in on May 5th. It will be great to hear about your experience so keep us posted!

I am definatley going to keep everyone posted... I'm going to have my husband post while I'm in the hospital. Don't mind him he can be a dork...I'll give you all fair warning...lol...he tends to be a jokster, but in a good way. I'm sure he'll tell you all the crazy things I said and did while coming out of anesthesia..lol...and while I'm hooked up to the drip. I get really mean on the drip...lol... good luck to EVERYONE. I'll be thinking of you all. Lauren

Way to go Lauren, sounds like you have done your research, that is what made this process easier for me. I am almost 11 months out, quickly approaching my one year anniversary... You will do well, let us know how it goes for you!! Gayle 152 pounds lost in 10 1/2 months!!!

I am having VSG May 5 so I wanted to let you know that I will be sending positive thoughts to your surgeon on the 1st. Anxious and scared is normal so take something with you that comforts you. I am 41 and will be taking my butterfly pillow to hug when it is over. Let me know how you are and know that great things are ahead. Tracy in Texas VSG on Cinco de Mayo

I just received my May 1 surgery date today! I am having a revision from a VBG to a RNY. I am really lucky I got approval so fast. I have been having problems with daily vomiting for a long time, even though I still managed to regain all the weight (plus some!). I am happy for all of you....for all of us. I too have read countless profiles, looked at countless before and after photos. I have also read the memorials to keep this in perspective. I am really looking forward to a fresh start. Good Luck to everyone!

Yay we're together.... We are all going to do great I can feel it....

my date is may 2nd im having mine done at modesto? If you are getting your surgery there let me know? we could be roomys! lol Your story is just like mine I'm more worried about what my kids and hubby are going to do with out me for 3 days then the surgery!