I know this is probably typical

Debby, I keep thinking, 4 more days, can that be right?! You're so right, if I keep coming to the board and reading everyone's stories, it will inspire me to keep going. Thanks! Terry

Hi Terry, I feel the same way you do. I think it IS very typical and normal for us to feel like that. I have been asking myself those questions to and I just keep thinking to myself that possibly not being able to eat certain things can't be any worse than how I feel right now. I want to be one of those success stories you read about where they say they can walk without sweating or feeling pain in every joint...or when they say they got into a certain size and you can just feel the joy of it through their words...or when they say they feel so good and have so much energy...just keep thinking about those things and we'll make it to the other side! I wish you all the best and good luck on your surgery. Merry Christmas Terry! ...have a safe and happy holiday! ~hugs~ Konni

Konni, I would imagine you're feeling a lot of the same things that I am right now. Like you, I can't wait until I can walk without getting short of breath, and my knees hurting, and waking up without a backache. Thanks for listening to my whine, and I hope you have a great holiday! Terry

Hi Terry I had my surgery on Nov 16th and just now am feeling normal, I mean NORMAL!!! I am so much more comfortable with myself. I am OFF all my diabetes medication. All the fears of realated illnesses are gone. I am no longer worried about being the fat chick. I have quite a ways to go but without having had the surgery I wouldnt be on that road at all. I was at my 6 week check up at Barix in Belvidere on Tuesday and saw your car. I know it was yours because I read your profile about being the PC DOC - and you advertise it well. I was looking around for you so I could introduce myself but alas - you were no where to be found. Take a deep breath - and relax. Look forward to a healthier life. AND a hot mama body!!! My prayers are with you - best of luck!!! Colleen

Darn, Colleen, I wish I could have seen you. I was having my pre op testing done, and then I stopped and visited with Brooke. I'll be glad when I can get off all the medications, and feel like a healthy person. It's been so long, I've forgotten what the feels like. Thanks for caring, I appreciate it. Terry