First Hello from an AUG 7th...

Hi everybody, My post on Heather's August roll call was my first big toe in the water for this forum. My surgery date is set for Monday morning, August 7th, and I'm so glad I didn't wait any longer to say "here!" You guys have a great camaraderie. I started the whole process of researching WLS 4 yrs ago and while I wasn't able to get it coordinated for quite a while, -- I spent a lo-o-o-ng time learning all I could, hoping & wishing. Now that its just around the corner, I wish I had posted here much earlier. My surgery was supposed to be July 25th, but the night before I got a surprise call saying that my doctor had hurt his hand. (Huh?!) Luckily the injury was minor, and I was very happy they had an August cancellation spot to offer. Waiting a lot longer would have been pretty disappointing. I'm so excited and can't believe surgery is finally, actually,YAY!, going to happen. I know my nerves will show up the night or two before, but the last 2 months, I've thankfully felt incredibly confident and positive. I did so much worrying and deciding back and forth over the past 4 years, but now I feel so ready. I'm anxious for the grand adventure to begin, along with all of its challenges. (Okay, did I really say my nerves would hit just a night or two before?..I'm switching that to TOMORROW. Once I start envisioning gurneys & people with funny hats, the queasies aren't far behind.) It's comforting to know that there's a supportive team here, ready to take all the steps together, and lovingly helping one another to hit their best stride. Looking forward to getting to know all of you, "Ramona" Lisa (its near San Diego)

Welcome Ramona!! My date is Tuesday and I have been surprizly calm. I also have been in the process for what seems like forever - so i have had plenty of chance to research and be comfortable in my descion! Good luck to you and I will check in as soon as I am home to wish you well!!! Patty

Hello Ramona Lisa, I haven't had time to check out your profile. ( I love those profiles) but... Welcome Wow! Just a week away for your New Life. Keep me posted and email if you wish, how things are going. Wishing you all the best on your way to Loserville hugs, Barbara

Wow! Thanks so much you guys. Sincerely. I am bowled over about how wonderful this site is. And Barbara, isn't funny how now we all yearn to get-on-down that yellow brick road to a place called LOSERVILLE? ha. Yes, indeed. I know its my own new vision of Shangri-la. So exciting for all of us in August. It's so close. Special wishes to all of those going in tomorrow and the rest of this week. Lisa a.k.a. "Ramona-Lisa" (now residing in the cowpoke town of Ramona, CAL-ee-Forn-eye-Ay!) Yee, doggie! (I'm tellin' you--using this pony express icon is such a KICK! )

Yea I sure never thought I would be buying my own First Class Ticket to ...... Loserville. But man, I cannot wait to get there. I love the pony express icon.... it is a grand picture of me... well, maybe with longer hair. Not only that but I can't wait to these pounds that have been a pain for soooooooooo long {just havin sooo much fun} hugs, Barbara

Hello to you!!!! I am having surgery on Aug 7th also.... Congrats to you and much luck