November 17th

So my date is set for November 17th with Dr. Fitzer.  I've been cruising around the various message boards and I have to say I have the up most respect for all of you.  I have read both the good and the bad and on all fronts, support was given.  I have been leaning more towards the Ontario Forum as I'm hoping to make some friends in the Ottawa area. 

I'm excited and scared out of my wits.  It's hard to describe and am hoping it's NORMAL.  I'm a diabetic with insulin resistance and my goal is to lose the weight so that my diabetes exits with it.

So, I just wanted to say HI, and to let you know that as a newbie reading the posts, I am encouraged - but I'm still scared.

Thanks all

Your not the only one scared. Now that I have my date and its gettin closer I get the jitters. I think of my kids and how this affect them too. Will I get off the table, is this the rite thing for me to do, Will I get to where I need to be more healthy then I am. So many things running but I think if I stay like this I still have the same risk and worser.  My kids are soooo excited and cant wait to see there mommy thinner. I never knew how bein big can affect ur kids. So honey its Norma. Plz come back as i kick off out Oct 1st kick off and countdown for all my fellow november fam.  take care.

Girl  couldnt have said it any better than you did. I have the same thoughts really totatllly feeling the same thoughts wed be crazy not to think this way. Im like Im afraid in that hospital bed Im going be climbing out and running down and out that hallway hospital. But with this support website, and support groups, friends and family.  I guess too finding or having the faith in God. Yes, my kids are so effected by my weight too, even though they are older they too are trying to keep themselves healthy and exercising and take care of  themselves so they dont get to were I am at. I dont want my kids to have to go through this in there life. I want to set a healthy good example for my kids and I want see my grandkids when they come into this world.

So guess you are going through different tests coming up too for the month before surgery, hope they go good for you. Its one day at a time and these days are going go fast for you and me . My date is NOv 17 too so  here we go.  lets support each other. 

Just wanted to say HI and I have the same date as you here in Cali. Im with you too xcited and scared just like you too. I have been reading and find support groups in area etc too. My Dr. said everyone is scared even when they say there not, made me feel alittle better. GOod luck to you and with getting your diabetis under control. Lets  do stay in touch if you want since we are celebrating our new life changes together. It has to be normal otherwise for me it would be crazy not to be scared. Counting down the days, and I know they are going go fast. Hope all my pre opt tests come out good too.