Hey love, my rebirth date is July 17, 2003. I am so excited for all of us I can't wait until the big day! I also hope we stay in touch - maybe we'll have something in common to talk about. Gotta love yall God bless!

My surgeon said that if my gallbladder is deseased or has stones he will take it out at the time of surgery, well I am starting to have more then just a bit of pain in that area. Over the weekend the pain keeps coming more often then ever before. When I bend over it feels like I am squooshing it. Anyone ever have that? Well, my fear is that it will need to come out before my wls on July 15th. I hope that this would not postpone my wls. Is there such a thing as having to many surgeries in a short time span. If it needs to come out, I want it done NOW, so as not to interfere with my July 15th date. Our family is so busy right now though, 2 of the children have games 4 to 5 nights a week. Both are in the upcoming school play. End of school is soon, we have to get my oldest ready for juniorhigh. Gosh, more then I thought. PLUS we have 3 camping trips on the calendar. I don't have time to fit in a gallbladder surgery. LOL

My date is July 8 also. I am very excited! I have so much support from family and friends! You all have talked about something I was thinking about and that is: Should I or should I not enjoy the foods now that I won't be able to enjoy after the surgery? Is it "better" to sort of get with the program ahead of time or will I just be depriving myself unnecessarily? I have been trying not to binge but I have been eating pretty much what I want and I have gained a few more unwanted pounds.

I am a week behind you and going crazy, too!!!! I think all you can do is try to change eating styles and work out your plan of attack for how to deal with stress when eating isn't an option ... oh yeah and enjoy the wait... I am trying to think of it like I do Christmas anticipation!

hi! i am july 8th, i wish u well and the best of luck valerie-