Monday 19th is the day - Just a little nervous!

Hi Everyone: This is a wonderful website. I am new to this whole thing, and I am currently trying to get everything in place before my surgery on Sept.19 For the last 30 years I have struggled with my weight, trying one thing after the other, always failing, and always putting back the weight I lost plus a whole lot more. When I originally went to the doctor's office, I saw a doctor I did not like, and became rather scared, and decided not to have the operation. Finally my husband gave me an ultimatum - lose the weight, or lose me! I was stunned, but called the doctor's office again, only to find that the doctor I had originally seen was no longer there. I made an appointment with another doctor, and was thrilled. He was such a wonderful, understanding human being (and an excellent surgeon from what I have heard). I went for it, and set my surgery date for Monday 19th September Finally, I will be joining all you others who have made the transition to a better life. I am still a little nervous, but looking at all the before and after pictures, I am getting excited. Wish me luck! Marion s.

Congratulations on your decision Marion! I hope it goes wonderfully for you

Thanks Beth.

Hi Marion - Wishing you all the best with your surgery and recovery. I struck me how you say you've been struggling for 30 years. I never quite thought about it that way...and I'd have to say the same thing, except for 37 years. Funny how that's different for me from saying I've been struggling since I was in 6th grade. Good luck to you! Mary Mc

Best of Luck! My surgery is scheduled for the 26th...I'm a little scared but looking forward to the first day of the rest of my life. I'm 55 and I wish I had done it sooner.

i can understand i am 54 and have had overweight problems for 44 years. now i had i lap band put in in 2003 with only 50pounds lost total. i kept throwing up everything so i lived on ice cream till sept 2 2005 now i have had wls and in one week i have lost 28 pounds and have not thrown up once. i am so excitied about that. i know you will be find and wish you a long and slim life. lee ann hill

Congratulations on your big day! Best of Luck to you, Kristy ps. that's my surgery date too. email me anytime if you want to swap stories, fears or need an ear!

Congrat's Marion. I'm 1 day after you. I just want to wish you the best of luck at your surgery. And I also hope your doing this for YOU and not because of your husbands ultimatum Best of luck!

Hi Marion, Good luck on your surgery. I am having surgery the same day. I will keep you in my prayers. I am aslo feeling all kinds of emotions! And excited is the biggest one.

Hi Marion, I am September 19th also. 8 days and i cant wait i am 28 and i have been through a similar cycle as most people who have issues with their weight and i keep thinking this is the time to gain back my life. I cant wait but i agree i am nervous too. All the best and i am sure that we will both have a safe journey and see everyone else on the losing side. Cheers and good luck Allyson