Wow he date is here 9/2/03.....

The dates here. Finally got accepted by my INS comp. Im excited not scared yet but i'm sure it will come. I'm a strong person but sometimes a lil to strong. I haven't spoken to my family or friends about the surgery. Not sure if i should tell someone. I'm doing this for me and really don't care about everyones sinical oppinion. I ready to move on in life. If you can't tell im a realist. Take things at face value and make them happen. I spoke to a stranger who had it done a year ago. She says finally tossed her "fat clothes". She said she was so used to keeping them just incase she got big again which of course she did but this time she finally gave them away and cried for 3 hours. I can't wait for the marker. I'm 23 so i'm young and i'm ready to live life now. I'm ready to toss my fat clothes but at what cost. It was He** just to get to this point, and this is only the start. If you considering this sugery do it for you. Don't do it cause the DR said or because your husband/wife said. Do it because you are ready to comit. I know i am... wish me luck cause i'll be wish/praying for all of you. *smile*

Kamilia- You are not alone and your family would not want you to face something so life-changing and traumatic alone either. Please confide in someone close to you. As you pointed out you are too far into this to have anyone change your mind. Just remember, educated explanations vs emotional arguments will carry a lot more weight toward convincing your relatives you have made the right decision. The support will be invaluable. You might be surprised at their reaction. But if you choose to keep it to yourself, there will always be someone on the board to get you through it! Good luck in your new life!