I have a date! 9/7

I am very excited, I've been working on this since May, luckily was approved the first time around! I have 1 more test, EGD 8/10 then 8/16 the anesthesiologist and surgeon then it's just a waiting game. I've lost 12 pounds since I met with the surgeon so I'm hoping it continues, but the scale hasn't moved in a week and I have 2 weddings and a trade show to attend in the next 3 weekends, ugh! I'm nervous about the pain and will I be able to tell when I'm full, will I handle this ok? Will my son and fiance be ok while I'm in the hospital? They are both quite worried. I'm sure we'll all be fine, and it's just jitters, but it's all running through my head, what if I'm not ok? So here's my list of what I'm looking forward to: Buying clothes in a normal store at the mall. Actually having a selection of cute clothese to choose from. Skiing this winter. Snowmobiling this winter. Carrying anything over 15lbs without asking for help. Walking for more the 1/2 mile without pain. Wearing a sexy pair of heels. Feeling strong again. My hips fitting in an airplane seat comfortably. Not feeling like I can't move when I put on snowpants and a winter coat. Not having to use the handicap stall of public restrooms. Being able to paint my own toe nails. Planning a day at an amusement park without worry that I'll have enough energy to keep up with my 14 year old. No more fear of bathing suits in front of people. Wearing a dress, or even a short skirt (I haven't in years because of the size of my legs). Wow, when I started that list I didn't think there was so much... lots to look forward to. Renee

Hello Renee i am so hapy for you i also got a date to day it is 9/11/06 at 12:00PM and i am scared also lots of questions i go to see the Dr this month on the 16 to get the rest of what ever has to be done to which i have no idea what it is just got my letter from the insuerance yesterday and appts today with the dr needed to get the surgery set on a date so i can get off work befor some one eles whats off for something the way it is i cant have my three weeks off that i want cause some one eles wants off so i only will have 2 weeks and3 days so guess that will have to do like you i look forward to being able to walk or what ever i want with out being out of breath you will have to give me the low down when you are done so i can know what to look forward to just think a new life for us Bette

Betty and Renee - COngrats to you two on your dates. I just got my date this a.m. September 20th!! I am so excited. I have 7 weeks to wait though. I hope not to gain any more weight but it will be hard. I might want to eat everything for the last time. Everything is done for me. I go in for pre-op tests on Sept 15th and register at the hospital. The on Sept 20th that is it. I have the first appt of the day 7:30 and they want me there at 5:30. I am nervous, but I am so ready to do this. As far as the pain goes jsut give me good drugs!!!!