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G'morning folks, I just got the call.. my surgery is scheduled for monday at 10am...It's finally here !! I'm not sure why, but I'm sitting here crying..perhaps I'm already mourning this old life... just a little emotional I suppose... Have a wonderful weekend everyone Elaine

Hi Elaine, Just wanted to send my best wishes for a successful journey. So many wonderful changes to look forward to. I think if you weren't emotional beforehand something would be drastically wrong Believe me you are normal. Don't spend too much time mourning your old life because the new one will be so great. Please let us know how you do and remember we are all here for you whenever you have a question or just need to talk. Mary Lou

Elaine! Cheryl here, listen, you are not going to mourn your present lifestyle one bit once you start reaping the benefits of this life saving surgery! I will be thinking about you Monday morning......remember, it isn't easy, but it sure is worth it! We are all here for you! love Cheryl in Burlington

HI.....I had my surgery on 12/16 and it was the same thing for me. I was even emotional after I came home. It did get better as the days went on. Dr. Aranow is a GREAT doctor you'll be in good hands with him. I have several personal friends and family including myself that went thru the sugery this year with him and all had great results. Good Luck and God Bless.

Hi Elaine: If it helps at all I had my surgery on Dec. 1st at Middlesex. Everyone their was absolutely fabulous. Every nurse on every shift was outstanding. My surgery went extremely well and my recovery has been even better. I stopped all pain meds the day after I came home and was out Christmas shopping and walking more than the past 2 years. My incision healed very well and was sleeping on my stomach in less than 3 weeks. I would never have hesitated for so long if I had known what a breeze it would be. I have averaged almost a pound a day since the surgery. I made it through the liquid stage and now the soft mushy stuff (I'm eating alot of scrambled eggs and salmon) The thought of pureeing things really turned me off. I haven't had one episode of being sick yet. I'm sure your journey will be just as positive. Good luck Carolyn

Thanks compadres.. you are all so very sweet. I feel very peaceful about the surgery tonight.. hugs to all Elaine

Hi Elaine! Wow, Monday morning will be the beginning of your new life! It is normal to get emotional during a time like this! I know I am already beginning to. My surgery is Januray 21st. I have been through so many emotions this past week, nervous, excited, sad, happy. Like everyone has been saying it will all be worth it in the end. I know it will. You will be fine and I will be thinking of you and I will keep you in my prayers! Here's wishing for an incredible and successful journey for you! All of us here will be routing for you and will be here for you if you ever need a shoulder to lean on! Take care , best wishes and God Bless! MaryJo

Hello Elaine. It's a very emotional thing to make such a big change in your life....I was crying too just before I went in, but most of it was of relief, relief from not having to be so big and having all the problems that I had. I'm happy to say that I'm allmost 3 month out now and have lost 70 pound....and I have had no complications!! And who was the surgeon you might wanna know: Dr Aranow - the same as yours. My thoughts will be with you all day Monday and I'm sure you will do just fine Hugs from Tove