Surgery Aug 16...

As my date gets closer I get crazier. I have researched this surgery until I feel I could do it myself (LOL). I know it is normal to get nervous and such. But it is sooo different when you are the one actually doing it. I am also excited by the idea I soon will be a loser. I am fine for most of the day and have good thoughts but sometimes I think what if something does go wrong and I dont' make it. And then I have a panic attack. I have prepared as much as I know for the just in case scenario. I am trying hard not to worry and leave everything in Gods hands and I know he will take care of me. PLEASE if you can say a prayer and send me good thoughts. You guys are the greatest!!! Thanks and good luck no matter where you are in your journey. Wendy

HELLO, WE SHARE THE SAME DATE AND I JUST HAD A DRAMA-FILLED DAY B/C I TOLD MY FAMILY THIS WEEKEND AND NOTHING BUT NEGATIVITY CAME MY WAY SINCE SATURDAY, MY MOTHER WAS SAYING SHE WAS GOING TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK AND DIE BEFORE I HAVE THE SURGERY AND ALL THIS CRAZY STUFF, AND THE THING ABOUT IT IS, MY WHOLE FAMILY IS OVERWEIGHT AND NOONE UNDERSTANDS MY STRUGGLE. I AM MORE NERVOUS ABOUT IT SINCE MY FAMILY HAS BEEN COMING DOWN ON ME REALLY HARD TRYING TO TALK ME OUT OF IT. BUT ANYWAY YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AS I HOPE I AM IN YOURS. GOD BLESS, JAIME G.

I also share this day with you I feel a lot of the same ways that you do. I keep checking my life insurance to make sure that I have everything covered, then I think that I should be thinking positive about it since this is what i've wanted for so long. Let's all pray! I think that we will be happier when it's over and we are lighter and healthier! I am glad that my fiance and kids are supportive of this. I want to be around a long time for my kids and fiance! They are my motivation to live healthier! Good luck and I'll post again after surgery!

I know your feelings well. My wife and I are both having surgery on the same day, (August 16) after a lot of research. She is nervous, but I honestly am feeling more calm and peace than I have in a long time. I know, in my heart, that this is the right thing to do. I wish you all the luck in the world, and I will see you on the loosing side!

Thanks for all the encouragement and prayers!! Never can have enough of that! I just want to wish all of you good luck and I will say a prayer for you guys. Please post when you are post op so we can keep track of how we are doing. We are in this together. I will see you on the losing side Wendy