any Kaiser Fontana friends from Class of October 31, 2007? Surgery date ....

I am having my surgery a week from Monday. It's on December 17. I'm very anxious but alot of feelings/emotions going on in my head. I have this fear and am wondering if anyone else has or had it before surgery. 1.) What will people think of me afterwards? 2.) How will I be treated after the weightloss begins? Obese people are so often ignored or treated so differently It's such a different world when you are fat. I am who I am, heavy or not. It's whats on the inside that is important however unfortunately it's not viewed that way. Only my body will change, not my heart, soul & mind. (I don't think)