Hey September Buddies!

My date is Sept. 19 and I can't believe it's actually happening! This has been a year long process - and I had been thinking and praying about it before I actually started taking action. Just still can't believe this is going to happen! Let's talk about what we're all going through right now. Fear? Apprehension? Doubting your decision? Are you having a "Fairwell Tour with Food?" Have you told people yet? If so, how did you do it and how did they react? If you haven't told, why not and when will you tell? Let's get to know each other and support each other through one of the biggest events of our lives! Sandra

Hi Sandra. I just got my date this a.m. September 20th!!!! I am so thrilled. I guess for me I was lucky the entire process has taken only 5 months. I am very happy. My emotions right now are strange. I am happy, a little bit scared, and worried about getting the "last meal" syndrome. I am afaid since I have 7 weeks until surgery that I will want to ea everything. I really don't want to do that though and I am going to try very hard not to. I have told some people from work. I know 2 people I work closely with and they both had RNY and have done great. They have been a good support for me. A few other people are not so thrilled - thinking it is too drastic. I have told my family and they are all o.k. with it. They know how uncomfortable this weight is making me. My husband has told a few peoplethat I wish he wouldnt. I asked him to allow me to decide who to tell, because it is a personal desicion. He told an acquaintance about it and she happens to be a fitness/health nazi. She pretty much lectured me and said do I realize what I am going to my body?? It hurt my feelings. Then she said that I will be all flabby. I told her that I would take flabby over fat any day! I know my life is going to change, but truly I am ready for it and I welcome it. I am tired of how I have been living. Keep me posted on you I know you are very happy and excited too !!!