Finally I've got a DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everybody, I haven't been posting much but I do lurk almost everyday and keep track of everybody's progress. I finally got my date today it is August 2nd. It seems so far away but hopefully time will pass quickly. The office told me that the surgeons are going on some seminars this summer and that is why it is so far off. Just gives me more time to try and get some extra weight off. I can't wait to join the losers bench. It seems like it has taken forever to get to this point. I started this journey just about two years ago to the day and had a very bad experience with my pcp, so I had to find a new supportive PCP and start the process all over last summer. I know that it will all be worth it in the months to come. Thank you to all who have offered me support in the last year. I really appreciate it, and an extra special thank you to both of my sisters who have already been on this journey and have been nothing but supportive and loving. Thanks guys. Patty

Hi Patty CONGRATULATIONS on your date. It will be here before you know it. Soon you will be on the losing side. Have a great weekend. Priscilla

Congratulations on your surgery date, Patty Sounds like you've waited long enough and now is your time to shine. I'm reall happy for you. I hope to be able to announce a date soon. Keep us posted. Your date will be here before you know it and then the fun will begin! Betty

Way to go Patty!!!!! happy dance, skip hop, dosey doe, and some more dancing!!!!! Time will pass quickly, now start stocking up on post op foods, get your scale for food, get rid of tempting junk in the house, get some good protein, but in small amounts because your taste will change. Vasoline for your lips in the hospital, little pillow to help you cough post op, and to splint your tummy on the car ride home. Also, I'd encourage you to NOT do the last supper stuff, start changing your eating now and you will be happy. This is how you will eat the rest of your life. Food will become a friend again later, but now it helped us get to where you are today. You will be on a great adventure, and I'm excited for you! Blessings, and remember we are here to help you. My profile has some helpful hints on it for you! Blessings, Tami

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. I know this is the beginning of quite a ride. I have watched as two of my sisters have gone through this journey and have done very well. I just pray for no complications. I am going to start trying different protein drinks and see which ones I like and can tolerate. By the way Betty maybe we will both be August 06 post ops. I hope you get your date soon. Keep us posted. Patty

Hi Pattyy- Congratulations on getting your date. I hope everything goes well for you. Red

congrats!! how exciting!

Congratulations !!!!! I know how you feel. Have a nice day, Heidi

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!