Hello everyone. Just droped in to say hey. My surgery date is Aug 18th. I am excited and can't wait to get it over with. Waiting everyday is driving me crazy. Hope all has a good day. (((hugs))) Debbie

I wish you the best of luck. My date is August 7 and I am scared,excited and all the emotions that go with the surgery. This has been a long road for all of us. I am anxious to start living instead of being on the outside looking in. I want to feel like I am a vital person. Keep in touch. Stephanie

Hello every one I finally have my date! It is August 14th2003. I am excited but a little nervous as well. I wondered if anyone could help me find a supportgroup of people here where i live in Fort walton Beach Fl. As well as an Angle. Pray for me as I will be praying for all of you thank you . And I will keep you posted.

Well, my surgeon confirmed my surgery date today for me for the 6th of August. I am pleased. I just want to share with all of you that it is ok and normal to have excitement mixed with nervousness and even fear. But none of us have gone into this lightly. We are all informed, and educated about what is happening to us. We have tried it all and its not that we failed but that the diets failed us. Sometimes, no matter what you try and we have probably tried it all, I have, nothing works anymore. Without this surgery I am facing a future in a wheel chair, a burden on my family, out of work, no finances and an early painful death. This is my chance to regain my health and return to being a productive contributing member of society and my family. I cannot continue to sit on the sidelines of life and watch all the activity taking place without me. It's lonely on the sidelines. I know there are alot of us on the outside looking in, but still, its lonely out there and I am tired of being alone. God Bless each and every one of us as we embark on this most dangerous part of the journey. But on the other side of the storm, there are clear skies, bright sunshine and a rainbow for us all. Take care and keep in touch. God is Good. Suzza

Suzi, good luck and congrats on getting your date. Mine is August 6th and both those dates will be here before we know it. I am on the other side of the country practically. I am in Ohio. But I will be praying for all to work out well for you there in Sunny California. God Bless and keep us both safe. Suzza