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Hello, In 2002 I started down the WLS road twice, but backed out. Now I'm back for the final time. The second time was at my husband's request. I wanted me to try JUST ONE MORE TIME . . . so I cancelled in October 2002. Now I'm back after Atkins and Somers and a few in between. There's no turning back now. It's time to do this and get on with my life. I'm on board with Dr. Miller in Seaford this time. I have a preliminary cardiology exam on Feb 12 and sleep apnea testing on Mar 31. I see Miller on Feb 25 to officially re-enter the program. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Welcome aboard, again! I hope this journey with WLS leads you where you need to be in life.. This is a wonderful support group - we will be here for you too.

Welcome back, Diane. I hope third time's a charm in finding what is right for you. Good luck, keep posting! Dianne

Hi Diane, Welcome. I hope you find what it is you're searching for. You've landed in a good place. Lot's of people with a variety of experience and perspectives to help you on your way. Good luck in your journey. Linda

Welcome Diane! The decesion has to be yours and yours alone. I know My parents had both asked me to "try one more time" but I refused because each time I tried I got more discouraged! My hubby was very supportive in my decision. I had lap RNY in Sept and in 4mths I have lost 79lbs. But I feel it was the right way for ME to go and it may not be the right way for you. Being scared is definetly a part of going through this journey! You get excited then scared then numb then excited again. I wrote a journal of all my feelings from day to day and it led me to go ahead with this surgery. But like I said this surgery has to be your decesion and not anyone elses. Don't let others change your mind for you..... do it for yourself! Hope

My husband is fully on board now. I've only told a handful of people. When I have a surgery date I'll let others know. I have no doubts about the necessity of the surgery. There are no doubts, but there are little foxes that do arise and try to unsettle the decision. One of my biggest problems is now not obsessing about it. I have lots of work to do and I need to get it done. I work from home as a freelance writer and I also lead a drama outreach that performs in prisons, nursing homes and churches. I also perform solo and speak in churches along the Eastern seaboard. I go to my first support group meeting a week from Monday. After that, the ball really starts rolling. I've been posting on Carney Wilson's site, but I was hoping to find people from Delaware there. I was directed from there to here re testimonials, etc. What a blessing it is to communicate with "home folk" here. Thanks so much for the warm welcome. Now, to work!

Diane: I struggled with my decision ... for 5 years!! Finally, when I made the decision to go ahead with the surgery, everything fell into place. I am also a spritual person and left all of the timing and planning to HIM! Having my wife and children behind me did not hurt either. Too bad I did not find this support group until Post-Op. But glad to be here just the same. The Dr.'s say I have added 20 years onto my life and no one ever said that when I started a diet before. As a matter of fact, I lost years by putting the weight back on time after time. I finally decided I needed something to jump start my permanent weight loss and that could only happen with surgery. As others have said, the decision is yours, and do not make it lightly. But once you go there, be steadfast that HE will bring you through it safely. Hang In There, Brian