I've KNOWN for a week.

I have my surgery date. 

I haven't said anything because I had to process my emotions of excitement, nervousness, get my supports in place with my family, friends etc.

I don't do well with alot of attention so I was just going to keep it quietly to myself.  I get really stressy very easily.  Which leads to tears (and used to lead to eating)..Then I felt bad because everyone here has been so sharing and supportive and downright WONDERFUL.

I've been so happy and proud of all of you who've had surgery, and looking forward to everyone else getting their dates and moving forward...it became clear to me that it's a bit limiting to myself AND others if I didn't share my good news, my progress and my thoughts and feelings.  After all, if people didn't share, how could we learn from one another and get the support that each of us very much deserve.

So...there's my good news!  On January 18, (next week)...I'M GETTING SLEEVED! 

Whew, okay, my tummy just did a big 'butterfly flutter'. 

Thanks to everyone who has supported me in every aspect: hugs, encouragement, prayer, good jokes, friendships and more.   I look forward to every day continuing to know you!

Please pray for me and/or think of me on Tuesday!

Dreena

yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo  sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you Dreena...what simply wonderful news... i hope that you have the wonderful experience that I had with dr birch...you're in for a wonderful ride.... be prepared... and be especially nice to yourself....will be thinking about you on the 18th...tammywe are all doing the happy dance for you...

Thanks Tammy.  Those happy dancers are awesome.  I'm glad to hear that you really like Dr. Birch.  He IS very nice and I'm hoping my experience and recovery under his care is just as fantastic as yours!

Keep Happy dancing on the 18th!  When I'm up and walking I'll do a little hand jive or something! 

D

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can relate to ur nerves and fears 1 week will pass fast and before u know it 1 month will past and u will be like wow !!! we all have been blessed with this opportunity and ur up next u i have been blessed with no complication during and after surgy i wish this 4 u good luck best wishes u will do great

Yay! Thank you :)  The time IS going very fast!  I can't believe it!

good luck and speedy recovery.
 
Grant

Thank you Grant!

OMG you friggin Brat, hiding that good new from us.

Ok seriously I know the roller coaster ride of emotions it can be but I would have never been able to do it without the love and support I got from all of you here on the forum.  At some point in time we have all walked in each others shoes and it makes us more understanding of the process of living with Obesity.  We as a team make each other strong and more capable of achieving our ultimate goals.

Good Luck hun and I'll be sending an extra special pray to the good Lord up above for an uneventful surgery and a quick recovery.

Wooooooo Hoooo, Now you got me excited.

Kee.

Bwahah!  Oh Kee!

You know how long it's been since anyone called me a brat.  That made my day! 

Thanks for the good wishes, wise words and prayer :)

Now I'm getting excited now that you're all getting excited! WOOOO!!!

D

That's excellent news Dreena, i'm so very happy for you