Twenty Four Hours

and i'll be "under the knife" as they say. I can't remember a time I was this nervous, worries from the mundane, typical things about surgery in general, to the generalized apprehension that I really have no idea what lies ahead of me regarding this lifestyle change. If it works, I've been heavy forever and I'm thinking my old way of dealing with the world is going to be forever changed. Hope this 46 year old dog can learn some new tricks. Thanks for everyone who has written me and posted on my support page.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you. It is truly a wonderful journey you are beginning. I was 51 and very set in my ways. This surgery was a real miracle for me. I tried many diets over the years as most on here have. This was the tool I needed to make me a success. You just have to remeber it isn't magic. It is a tool you are give and to use it properly. Good luck and keep in touch.

I just had my surgery on the 20th, and everything you are feeling is normal. I had it so bad, I had the phone in my hand to call and cancel, and even though I am only 10 days out, I still wouldnt change a thing. Just try to surround yourself with positive people, and let us know if you need anything. You will be in my prayers. 10 days out, and I have already lost 25 pounds. You will be fine!! Trust me. Who is your Dr.? Take care, and catch you on the flip side. S.

My MD is Winston Gerig with Team Bariatrics in Goshen Indiana, up north......and thanks to both of you for your responses to my post. Glad to hear from both post surgical successes and someone my age They were very helpful. Thanks again. I'm starting to feel excited, not just nervous....

We will all be thinking about you and everything is going to be fine. Everything happens for a reason and this is just going o make you a stronger person.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Hope to hear how you are doing soon! Nicole

how wonderful for you!!!! you will learn some new tricks....you will be just fine....prayers for a safe and speedy recovery....yahoooo this time tomorrow you will be a loser...where are you having this done?

The surgery is at Goshen General Hospital. And I am wishing it was this time tomorrow! Thanks everybody for all your support. I'll be heading for the hospital in a couple of hours.

Congrats Sharon on your surgery. I wish u all the best and hope u have a speedy recovery. Mariah

Good Luck, I'm not a loser yet still waiting for ins. approval, so I don't have any advice. I'll be thinking of you tommorow and hopefully join you soon on the losers bench. God Bless Cheryl

Good Luck Sharon!! You'll do great! Just remember that you will get a lot of advice or direction or opinions from a lot of people but the only one that matters is yours! Hope you have a speedy recovery! Sam