A little teary eyed today, but let's have our roll call!!

I draw so much strength from all the wonderful people that I have met along this journey. I'm still very "upbeat" about my surgery, but the nervousness is sinking in too, now that Monday is the big day... I know in my heart that everything is going to be ok, just keep me in your prayers, please! My 7 year old told me this morning that he was worried about me (we've had this conversation with his 10 year old brother too) and I reassured him that everything would be fine, but that if anything ever happened he should know that his dad would take good care of him and his brother. (His Dad and I are getting divorced soon and they both know that too.) It was so hard to talk to him without crying. He asked me if I would watch him from heaven if anything ever happened to him and I told him that of course I would and I hugged him so much. He was really breaking my heart. But I reminded him that this surgery will be saving my life because all the things that I could die from if I stayed overweight were much more serious. Anyway, on to happier topics, tonight I'm going out with about 13 or 14 of my dearest friends. They rearranged all their plans to have dinner with me and I'm so excited about that. I promised myself I wouldn't binge but I will enjoy myself! I've got too many butterflies in my stomach to think about food now anyway! HUGS, from a very nervous, Vi!

I know how you feel Violet, I feel the same way. It's like we are all jumping out of an airplane or off a high cliff praying our parachute will open. A friend of mine just had open heart surgery the other day. I'm sure he was nervous but I don't think he thought about the risks the way that we do. Because this surgery is elective it's drummed into our heads to be aware of the worst that can happen. If the chances are .5% of not making it, that is pretty slim when you think that those figures include patients with serious health problems and high BMI's. My doctor told me that I was low risk because I was healthy. You are too. Good Luck Vi, you will do great and I will be anxiously waiting to hear from you!!

Thank you Karen, that makes me feel so much better. You know as soon as I get home on Wednesday, I'll be here posting about how easy it was and how I had nothing to worry about! HUGS, Vi

We're in this together, Vi. I feel nervous and excited at the same time. I looked in the mirror this morning when I had my shower. I saw my flab in the light of day. I know I'm doing the right thing. For me. For my husband. For my sons. My 11-year-old son is worried because I'm going to be away from home for 3 days. He isn't worried that I won't be coming back. Joe (my DH) and I have had the "what if" talk, but I know in my heart this is what I'm supposed to do and I will come through to the losing side with flying colors. So will you. Prayers and hugs, Cheryl

Thank you Cheryl, I know these last minute jitters are just that and everything will be fine! Prayers and hugs to you too, Vi

aww violet i wish that you were having a better day!! i know how you feel, my daughter is freaked out about my surgery, too. i told her to be thinking about me and she told me she would be thinking about me not having surgery....as far as the divorce goes, take it from someone who was married for 17 years (my son was 10 also at the time) you have a whole new world out there waiting for you and a whole new life ahead of you. you are gonna feel 15 again girl and you are so brave to be making a go of everything you are doing for yourself!!!! people go their whole life without trying to improve things within themselves and just look at you. you go girl and we will be there to cheer you along....i will be having mine 3 days after yours so keep in touch and just remember you now have friends/and sisters and brothers in this thing with you and i will try to remember that too. hugs

Thanks hon, you make me feel so much better. I went out with my friends tonight and that helped me relax too. I'm sure the nervousness will continue to come and go until Monday, but I know in my heart that what we are doing is the best thing for us! Hugs, Vi

Hey sweetie, I understand. I will be praying that all goes well for you. I am just now getting nervous too (hence why I am awake at this time), but I know that this is normal. I did get a nice piece of advice, thay may help if you have a later time. My surgery isn't until 12, and someone told me to expect it later since there are a few before me. Someone said that they got so worked up before the surgery because they were behind, and they almost chickened out while waiting. If you are running later than scheduled, just remember they may have taken longer than expected with the previous patient. I will be looking forward to seeing your post along with mine on Wednesday that we survived just fine! Thanks for the support you have given.

Hi Tink! So good to hear from you! Thank you for your warms words and your advice. I will be praying for you too and looking forward to posting with you on Wednesday. BIG HUGS, Vi and a protein shake or two!

Remember that we have inner strength and faith that will prevail in the long run. I am new to this website and will be having surgery Oct 6, 2005. I feel the same way you do , but I believe that all will be well for all of us just starting the path. Good luck and My prayers are with you millie from philly