HI ALL! I just wanted to come one and wish EACH and EVERYONE of you having surgery in June 2008 the best of luck! You are all going to be SOOOO amazed with this journey. Buckle up, it's a FANTASTIC ride! I had surgery a year ago June 18. Let me tell you, I don't know WHY I waited SO long other than I didn't have good insurance for part of the time. This honestly is the BEST thing I have done for myself in my entire life! Here's to very successful and uneventful surgeries for all of you 2008 Junesters! Take care all! Pam

Oh yeah! My surgery is June 12th. I keep looking at the calendar and those days seem to be zooming by! Slow down please!!! Yes, I have a short temper lately too. Hopefully the family will have a much better time with my moods in a couple of years when I'm a happier more energetic person! I know this is the best decision I can make for my health. I have tried and tried to loose the weight before and couldn't do it. When I thought about WLS five years ago I backed off to give weight loss one last try...then I failed and failed. Now I'm less healthy than I was five years ago, so for me I know if I want to live I have to face my fears. So you have alot of company with pre-op anxiety...its a roller coaster ride but when we all get off it will be worth it!

Hi Brooke--What is the liver shrinking diet?? Ive never heard of it. My surgery date is June 16th, 2008. My pre-op appt is tomorrow 5/28/08. Maybe thats when I will learn about it. Good Luck to you!!! I'll be looking for your posts after surgery. Take care and have a happy life!! [email protected]

Hi Justine, I am having surgery on June 16th also. I'm a little nervous too but more excited than anything. Lets talk and compare notes. my email is [email protected] nancy

Oh I definitely will. I check in on you and chat with you also. Have a great day.