Life will change on July 26th

Well it has finally happened. My insurance was approved on April 16th and I finally got the call from the doctor's nurse on Thursday that my surgery is scheduled for July 26th. I have so many emotions going through me right now. I have been fighting weight my whole life and now I will be able to do something about it that I know is going to work. I am being very selective who I tell that I am going to have this done. I do not want any negative people around me. My husband and daughter's know, but our son is in the Air Force and stationed in Europe and I have made the decision not to tell him till he comes home on leave in October. He is due to move bases in November and will be home for a month in October. Hope this is the right decision - He and I worry about each other a lot. I was a single Mom and Jason and I were on our own for a lot of years before I married Mark and the girls. I believe because of this that Jason and I are closer than some Mom's and son's. He did the same thing to me when he had to go to Bagdad. He did not tell any of us till he was back and safe. He was only there for two weeks, on special assignment, but he did the best thing not telling me. I hope I am doing the best thing also. We will see. Would love to know if anyone else has the same surgery date with Dr. Gibbs here in Little Rock. Thanks for letting me ramble on. It helps to let out the emotions. Libby Strawn Maumelle, AR

Hi Libby, Congrats on getting your date!! WOOHOOO!!!! Like you, I have been very selective of who I have told about the surgery. Other than my sister, my Mom, and my husband, nobody knows I'm doing it becuase, like you, I don't want to hear any negative comments, nor do I want to be the topic of the gossip ring among the neighborhood. At any rate, I can certainly understand your reasons for not telling Jason. I'm sure when he comes home in October he'll be thrilled to see a slimmer, healthier Mom and he'll support your decision. Keep us posted! Jill