To All July pre-ops

I wish you luck, health, joy and excitement for the path you're all about to take. The 7th will be four 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! And Good Luck!! Greg (342/246/178)

Thanks for the encouragement Greg. I am just 6 days away and counting every minute.

HELLO BRENDA I JUST WANTED TO SAY GOOD LUCK . AND TELL YOU HOW LUCKY YOU ARE TO LIVE IN Marietta MY HUSBAND IS FROM THERE AND I LOVE THAT PLACE . SARA

Thanks Greg for the encouragement. I have been reading profiles, and some have been scaring me. I think I will take your advice for the next 10 days. Debbie

thanks Greg, I have surgery in the morning- and those words really just calmed me down- THANK YOU and god bless jennifer

Greg, You are so kind to come and post encouragement to us all! Looks like you've done remarkably well! HUGS! Kimberly - who's definately skipping into the O.R. after visualizing another fat summer!

Greg, Your post couldn't have come at a better time. Just this morning I got onto the scale and I've lost 31 lbs since Jan (pre-op). I am scheduled for surgery Tuesday. I was starting to think, well...If i can't lose this much on my own..what is wrong with me?!! Then, reading your post and visualizing myself 1 year down the road without my surgery...wow..I'm not just skipping..I'm at full speed ahead running to the OR LOL Thank you again!! I needed that! Jenn

Greg, You are a sweety, Thank You I really needed that! I read a book that had alot of testimonials with people that had different types of surgeries and didn't research or listen to the rules afterwards....and it has terrified me to the bones...So I really needed the kind words of someone that has went through this and at about my start weight. Bless you..... Crystal

Thanks Greg for your kind words of encouragement, they come at a perfect time. Sue 273/260/?/150 T-5 days & counting

Thanks Greg for the encouragement, I have mine in 4 days and a wake up and you couldn't of said this any better especially about the profiles. Thanks again Cheri