7 days and counting Surgery 12-28-04

I know that you all may think I am crazy, but I am actually very excited about my surgery. Now don't get me wrong, I am not looking forward to the pain, but I am looking forward to my new life of being healthier. My Doctor is the greatest. He has not lost any patients at all. He has done alot of these surgeries and he loves his patients. I am fortunate to have the Dr I have. I am not worried about getting through this though because I know that if I have God on my side, who could be against me. I'd rather have God on my side than not. I have already said a prayer for all of you getting ready like myself to have surgery. I have also asked that any of you that have already had surgery will recover quickly with as little as possible discomfort. GodBless all of you and Merry Christmas! Shannon

HI SHANNON, MY SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR 12/27/04 AND I'M TERRIFIED. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT CANCELLING IT A FEW TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. I'M SO GLAD THAT I HAPPENED ONTO YOUR POSTING, BECAUSE I REALLY NEEDED TO READ WHAT YOU HAVE SAID. THE CLOSER I GET TO MONDAY THE MORE I WANT TO CANCEL. I'M TRYING TO GET FOCUSED ON MONDAY AND KEEPING MY MIND ON GOD, BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN GET ME THROUGH THIS NOW. PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN MINE. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY AND MAY YOU HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY. YVETTE

Hi Shannon, I'm counting too! My date is 12/27. I just wanted to say keep the Faith! It has really been brought to my attention lately that there is a master plan and God will point us in the right direction if we are open to him! May your surgery go well, be calm and have little pain. I'll see you on the other side! PS. Yvonne-don't cancel honey! Take a deep breath and know that God has a plan for you... and its not to be miserable in your own body! When I get nervous about the surgery I try to think about how I feel now and how I'm missing out on so much. After the surgery I want to live LIFE instead of live for FOOD, and I know this is a tool to help me do that. Hang in there and remember we are here for each other. I'll be praying for you both on Monday and Tuesday! God Bless Colleen

Hi Shannon, Yvette and Colleen My surgery is Dec 28th and Im not too nervous either. Im pretty upbeat, excited and happy the day is FINALLY here! The only thing I want to happen after surgery is to WAKE UP! LOL Ill take the pain and being uncomfortable! I want to wish you 3 luck on your surgeries and also a very speedy recovery! God Bless you all and everyone on this board Sheila

Shannon, thanks for your prayers for all of you don't even know! Mine is Monday, Dec 27th, and I am excited too. The post surgery posts are very encouraging. Merry Christmas all! 2005 will be awesome. Barbara