Suzanne, I love your cookie-less fortunes idea!!! That is so great... I have been compiling a list of things that I want to do post op that I can't or don't feel comfortable doing now. I am also trying to document, for myself, things that my weight has inhibited me from doing or problems that I have now due to weight so that I can look back when times get hard on the post op journey. I know that it will be a tough road, but I don't want to forget how I feel right now...I need to remember this so that I NEVER get back to this place physically. Heather T.

Kelle, Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I am sure that God will guide you through and give you the strength to take these important steps (literally and figuratively) towards your new healthier self! I will keep you in my prayers and hope that you make a quick and great recovery. The rest of your life begins this week!! Congrats and best wishes, Heather T.

My Date is August 7th, 2006!

A good friend sent me this. It is a chart to keep track of what we take in daily. I printed & love it. Hope it helps you Kristi Surgery: August 1st

Kelle, I am the day before you (8/2) and I will also have trouble with the walking part, I will take my wheelchair and use it as a walker, that way if I am in too much pain to continue, I can sit a bit. My doctor did not tell me how far or how much time he wanted me to walk and he knows how hard it is for me... so I will try my bt. I understand the need to move and can do some arm and laying down leg movements that might help. I like you visual of the buble of grace idea. I too am not a wreck, not worried, not ancious, and a bit excited. I have not packed yet, as I will not bring too much, except what I use everyday.. ie. cream, tooth brush etc. I'll tell you what I am a bit worried about is not able to take my pain meds, as my back injury has such high pain level. Wow, are we ready???!!!! Hugs, Pam