Surgery is a week away - August 25th

My surgery is a week away. I'm being overwhelmed with feelings of why am I doing this..to what if I fail and don't lose any weight. Has anyone else experienced these type of feelings. Please write me at [email protected]. Thanks and God Bless.

Mary, my surgery is on August 27, I know how you are feeling. I am at the point I want it over and done with. You will not fail, you have come this far. You made a major step in your life to improve herself. Just continue to reach for that inner person that wants to come out. (the new you). It is natural to think of these different topics, I was told. Just take it one day at a time. My prays will be with you for a speedy recovery and enjoyable life after. (((24/7))) ..... Mary J

Dear Mary P. I know how you are feeling!!! My surgery is 8/22/03 (this coming friday) I can't do anything with out thinking about the surgery and if I am making the right decision. It has been a roller coster of emotions for me. But, everytime I feel like backing out I think about those rollercosters in real life that I can't ride on because I can't fit in the seat! or the plane rides to see my mom in california where I don't fit in the seat belt and need to use an extender, it is all so embarressing ! I will make this work for me! I have to make this work for me! If you really want it, you will make it work for you (that's what I keep telling myself). Think of one thing you REALLY want to do and can't because you are to fat. Consentrate on losing the weight so you can do that activity. For me I want to white water raft down in Grand Canyon! We went to the canyon last year and because of my size all I could do is look over the edge and dream of being able to feel the cool water splashing my face! I want to swim with out being the BIGGEST on on the whole beach. Yes, I think I will make this work for me! Hopefully you will make it work for you! I wish you all the luck in the world, have a non-eventful surgery, and a quick recovery! See ya on a rollercoaster!

Mary - good luck on Monday. I had my surgery in May, and felt the exact same way. I still have those days. I don't know about you, but the reason I did the surgery was because I had tried everything else, with different degrees of success, yet the weight always came back. The surgery does change the way you think and feel about food. I've lost 50# so far, and I truly feel that it's not going to come back. So, you will lose - just don't get discouraged if it doesn't come off as fast as you think it should -- it WILL come off, and you'll feel great! God Bless!