To all the June pre-ops

I wish you luck, health, joy and excitement for the path you're all about to take. The 7th will be three 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 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! Greg (342/265/178)

Thanks Greg, I appreciate the encouragment! I am so looking forward to buying clothes in a regular store! Can't nobody hold me down...he-he. Thanks again!

Thank you, your words are very encouraging and correct!!! My surgery is the 9th and I can't wait. Like you... I will run to the OR and Rejoice in Recovery. LOl Deloris

Thanks Greg! My surgery is 6/7/05!! I like your positive outlook and healthy attitude. Continued success to you!! Diane

Hi Greg, thanks so much for the encouraging words. My surgery is in 5 days and I'm getting a little nervous, but not about surgery. I so nervous that I will not get everthing taken care of between work and my family. Congrats to you on your weight loss and your continued success. Shon surgery in 5 days

Thanks so much for the encouraging words. I may self have been one of those that have run into the bad profiles of surgery's gone wrong, and as a result have had the holy poo scared out of me. I'm the mother of 5 (ages 9,6,5,3, and 18mths) and I fear leaving them, they are the reason I looked into WLS to begin with. I really have been dreaming of when I can shop in the regular stores and not get stared at cause I'm the biggest person in the room. I'm really so excited but still nervous, hopefully this will ease as I get closer. Thanks Again and CONGRATS on your surgery and recovery. God Bless, Lori June 14th a New beginning

Christina, The first line of your profile made me laugh out loud! Greg

Okay I had to go look at your profile to see what was so funny......that is a riot!! It will be nice to see parts of me I haven't seen in awhile I have to agree with you there. And the funny things that thin people take for granted like being able to wipe their behind without struggling or injury!!! lol....thanks for the giggle. And I must add what a beautiful young woman you are. You're going to knock the men dead for sure when your a skinny mini. God Bless ~Trish~

Actually, I was going to mention that part about how pretty you are, too, but I didn't want to deal with the potential of a "virtual face slap"

Greg Thanks for the wonderful words of encouragement...since you are now on the losing side you are able to understand all too well, the anxious feelings we all have right now...you are sooooo right...stay focused on your goal and only focus on the positive aspects of this surgery! I am joining the losing team on June 22nd! Thanks again! Geri