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To all the Sept surgeries. ~~~~~~~~~C~O~N~G~R~A~T~U~L~A~T~I~O~N~S~~~~~~~~~~ We are almost there, I can't wait to join the loosers bench. Ltt's get aquainted. What is your date? Where are you having surgery? What are your biggest fears? What are you most happy about? My date is Sept 6th I am having surgery at UCLA My biggest fear is getting my surgery cancelled I am most happy about the day is finially set and this is going to change the rest of my life. Btty Boop60

Hi Btty - Hello to you, too! My date is Sept. 20th Having surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center with Dr. Dakin Biggest fears - dying, major complications, failing at losing Mostly I'm optimistic, some days worried. I am definitely going to have it done though. Wishing you, and all of us, an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Regards, Mary Mc

My surgery is Sept 6th, My biggest fear is that Aetna will disappointment me. I live in the Bronx, NY so my surgery is at Lenox Hill Hospital. I can't wait to go to the beach without wearing a huge T shirt. I can't wait to shop in regular stores. I can't wait to stop feeling that others are looking at me and wacthing what I eat. Mostly I cant wait to get my life back

This is cool, very cool!!! My surgery date: September 14 Hospital: California Pacific San Francisco Most feared: won't lose weight I cannot wait to get my life back too!! Barb

Sept 15th in Curitiba, Brazil w/Dr Marchesini I'm most happy about the support that I have received from nearly everyone I've talked to. I hear nightmare tales from others, but my whole family has all been great. THEIR biggest concern is me going out of the country ("Is it safe? Are you going to get cheated?") Fears....Hmm - I'm not really afraid of dying. My whole family is pretty pragmatic about stuff like that. My biggest fear related to reality is that I won't be able to get there (ie - the airline literally discontinued all flights on the schedule I wanted.) My biggest irrational fear is that it won't work. That I'll be the one person it won't work for, and that nothing will happen or I'll gain weight. That was the end result of the last (and really ONLY) successful weight loss I've ever had. I really feel like this is an alchemel time in my life though, like I have a unique window of opportunity in which magic could really happen. So pardon me, while I close my eyes, and wish upon a star!

Hi! I don't have a definite date yet, but am told it willbe in Sept. I will be having surgery at Kaiser in Fremont, Ca. My biggest fear is the anesthesia. I haven't had surgery before, except for C-section, in which I had an epidural. I still have 5 lbs to loose so that is a struggle. I have already lost 20 so I have done pretty good. My surgeon says he will not dothe surgery unless I hit my goeal, which is 220. Today I am 225. I am most happy about feeling good about myself, not worrying about hiugh blood pressure and most of getting rid of that darn CPAP. I have a hard time wearing the mask, so I tend to not use it and then I am tired and low energy...you know it just keeps going.

Hi Btty! I love your energy and excitement!!! Hurray for us...our lives as we know them are about to change! My surgery date is 9/9 in Fresno, CA (just up the road from where you will be). Fear...hmmm...not really fearful but hope the next 4 weeks go by really fast cuz...I am more than ready! Good luck to you and the blessed new beginning you have ahead of you. We will be traveling on this journey at the same time so please stay in touch. California huggs, Barb

Hi Barb! I am having surgery on 9/9 also. The date is coming up pretty fast! I am nervous, excited, anxious, and keep thinking that the date is gonna get changed. Best wishes Jodie

Hi Jodie!!! I am so excited for you...guess that makes us WLS sisters! I know how you feel-time is passing quickly and slowly all at the same time I just keep thunking of how much more I will enjoy Christmas this year...and springtime-planting flowers and going for long walks...and summer-not feeling embarrassed to get in the pool when we have company...and dancing with my husband...etc...wow, this is so exciting! Take care Jodie and let me know how you are doing as time gets closer and after the big day!! Warm wishes...Barb

my date is september 13th I am having surgery at washoe medical center in reno nevada I am most happy that my husband will be back in the country by then to be by my side.