This is it for me........

Tonight is my last time as an obese woman. Tomorrow I will be on my way to a new healthy way of living. I can't wait. I am so filled with many emotions it is hard to describe. J., I am beginning to tear up too. I know things can go wrong but as long as I listen to my surgeon and follow the nutritionists instructions, sip sip sip water, protein, exercise, and do all of the supplements then this TOOL will work and I'll be sucessful. I can't wait to be able to play with my children and actually outrun them. I am excited that I will live long enough to help them and guide them through the trials and tribulations of life, I *knocking on my head* hope that my back and knee pain will subside, indefinately (wishful thinking), I won't need to rely on my inhalers and medications, to do things that I have always wanted to do but was too FAT to do them. And there is just so much more I am looking forward to. Is it worth the risks? You bet. If it means a better quality of life, you bet. I'm not going to say that I am not scared, nervous, anxious because I feel those things too, but I am positive that this is going to work and I am motivated to make it work. I will post back again when I am able to post-op because I want to give you all the support and courage that you have given to me. I want to say Thank you for being there for me. I have had a few meltdowns. I can't believe that tomorrow is THE DAY for me and for my fellow pod mates! I'll be thinking and praying for you all that your surgeries go smoothly and recovery is short. Good Luck! Best Wishes and I cannot wait to hear your stories, either good or bad. Posting your thoughts, feelings and experiences will help those pre-op after us. Well, with all that said, I guess I should go back to work and try to keep my nerves steady and do up my last minute prep work. Good Luck! God Bless! I'll see you all on the Melting Side of Life! I can't wait to be a Loser! Erin

Go Erin Go Erin Go Go Go Erin, G-d Speed Recovery... Can't Wait To See What A LOSER You Turn Out To Be! Hope your kids are up to the challange. I'm certain they all ready know they have a super mom... Talk Soon... keep us posted Janet

Congratulations Erin on your last night on this side of the fence. Can't wait to hear from you when you are on the other side. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow. *hugs* Marie

Good Luck and GOD BLESS!!! -christa

Good luck Erin. I will be praying for you. I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. See you on the losing side.... Jenelle

Erin, Wishing you the best of luck & thoughts & prayers are with you. It is such an exciting but anxious time. I will be in your same spot in a couple of weeks & I can only imagine all the emotions you are feeling. Good luck & next time we talk you'll be a loser. Smiles Karen

Good luck tomorrow Erin !!!! I will keep you in my prayers !!!! Wishing you a quick recovery !!!! Laura

I will pray for you Erin. God bless and good Luck!! It will be over before you know it! Take Care,Chris

Good luck Erin I will be thinking of you.Just go in with a fresh mind this is a new day. PS I hope I can use my own advise in just a few days God Bless you Nancy

Erin, You were the first to welcome me to this board, as you did for so many others. It is appropriate that you should lead us now. I will think of you and hope for you and be so happy that your day has come to cross over. Bon-Voyage!