Tomorrow is the big day!

I am on an emotional rollercoaster! I'm excited, but nervous and a little worried at the same time. I can't believe that I will be having surgery tomorrow. I need to be at the hospital at 9:30, so I'm thinking that my surgery will be somewhere around 11:30 in the morning. I can't believe I'm doing this - I'm just putting one foot in front of the other though. I went to a support group meeting last night with my husband and met up with Deb (RNYdeb) and her husband afterwards for dinner. It is so nice to have met such wonderful people on my journey thusfar. Paula Hep, whom I met in 2005, really kicked my butt into gear in January by spelling out everything I was doing to sabotage myself. Her words really helped me to quit smoking and focus on getting healthy. I've had some silly questions and worries and she has answered them with no judgement at all. RNYdeb has been great these past few months also. She's my exercise motivator! She makes me do it even though I don't want to. Going out with she & her husband have been wonderful for me as I tend to avoid social situations. They have helped me to not focus on my weight in a social setting and to realize that it is OK to have fun. Everyone on these message boards has been great. I have enjoyed reading about your journeys, your triumphs and struggles. This is a great place to be and I am ready to meet you on the losing side. Please, if you pray, say prayers for me tomorrow. If you do not, please keep me in your thoughts as I begin this next chapter in my life. I truly appreciate all of you. Michelle

Hi Michelle, Copngratulations on your big day!!! Before you know it, it will be over and you will become one of us many loosers!!! Relax and stay calm and you will be fine. Everything will go great I amsure. Just do what you are told after surgery and it will help you heal and be on your way. Good Luck!! Sarah

You won't need prayers- you're in GREAT HANDS. Though I will remember you in mine. Really- all you need is well wishes and support! And you certainly have mine!! Best of luck to you we'll all be looking forward to welcoming you to the loosing side. hugs, Lisa C

Big Hugs to you!!!!!!!!! I wish you all luck and blessings on this leg of your journey.... Bevi

Congratulations Michelle - you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Remember to bring some breath spray with you to the hospital - when you can't drink anything and your mouth is all dried out it is a LIFE SAVER - trust me on this one! Make sure there is a pillow in the car to hug for your ride home........ You will do fine - we're all routing for you!! Tammy

I'm very happy and excited for you, Michelle, and look forward to your post that all went well and you are happily recovering. Hope to meet you soon at one of the POST-OP meetings at Middlesex!! M.

You will be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow during your surgery. Take care Sher

you are gonna do great.

Michelle, I am excited for you. I tried to reply to you the other day as well, but it didn't show up. We will be just about 4 months apart in our surgeries. You couldn't be in better hands in a better hospital. We don't have the same surgeon, but I know a couple people who had your surgeon, a talented and excellent Dr. I will pray for you and can't wait to follow your progress and your WOW moments. God speed. I rarely reply, but have been reading this board since 2002. It has gotten me over all my 'humps' along the way. You are in the right place. helen

god bless you and good luck to you on your journey ,,,congrads on your success tus far also...cyndee