Count down to Spet. 7th

Hi: I'm in So Cal and my date is Sept. 7th. I am excited, happy,and scared all at one time. I have this deep feeling of something coming to an end. The end of my old self I hope and the begining of a lifetime of pure happiness. My doctor's are in Bellflower. If anyone has had surgery with these doctors please share your experieces with me. I may have been reading too much but all of a sudden I have been reading all this negative stuff about the surgery and I'm really freaked out. Please help!

Hi Ida, I'm not sure if I can help much, but I think it's normal to be "freaked out"! Who wouldn't be nervous? I just keep thinking about being thin again! Nothing tastes as good as thin feels! May God give all of us Peace of mind! Donna

Hi Ida! Your feelings are completely normal. As I have 41 more days till surgery, I have my moments of panic but when I think about how much better my health will be, all the things that I can do again that I wasn't able to, and all of the neat clothes I can wear.....it sure beats out all of the negative. I don't want to sugar coat things either, I don't know how I will react to anesthesia or what will happen post op but if I do the things that my surgeon asks and do what the nutritionist tells me to do, then those risks are at a minimum. This is a tool and how we utilize that tool is entirely individual. I plan to use this to my fullest and that is also why we are here. If we have any post op questions, we can come here and talk about it and support each other. You will do just fine, just like we all will. I am keeping my attitude as positive as I can and that is also a BIG Plus. Trust me...I have been and still going through the ups and downs but in the long run, we are going to be just great!! I know it!! Congrats on your September 9th date and I am looking forward to going through your surgery with you! Erin

Hi Ida My date is on Sept 7th as well!! I can really relate to how you feel. I started the whole process of this surgery last year in November and my paperwork was submitted to my insurance company in April and I had not heard anything so I'd just about given up. Well last Friday, I rcvd a call saying that I was approved and had a date on Tuesday. I'm a little overwhelmed because everything is moving so fast now!! I will keep you in my prayers

Hi Ida - Well, I think we have most of the US time zones covered for Sept 7th between you and Jenelle and myself. We just need someone from ET now. I think everyone is experiencing the same feelings right now, so you are not alone. Something is coming to an end - we are saying goodbye to our old unhealthy, unhappy selves. Will everything be blissful on the other side? Let's not minimize the challenges of the journey ahead, but at least we will be able to truly LIVE and appreciate life, rather than watching it go by from inside this jail of fat. You'll be in my prayers! Cami

I'm scheduled for Sept 7th too!! I can't wait!! Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!!!! Kellie

Cami: Thanks for the response. Looks like we have the same insurence as well. Just about 1 month until the day we are rebourn. I am feeling a bit better than I did when I first posted. Work is getting on my last nerve, but I think after 11 years, maybe I am ready for a change and not just a weight change either. Looking forward to keeping in touch with you and watching out progress. IDA