Thanks for all your support!!!!!!

I have received so many messages of support form you all, i am so BLESSED!!!!!! It REALLY DOES MATTER that there are others who have been down the road i am about to travel, and have offered their wisdom and support! THANK YOU just doesn't hardly seem adequate... I have had to lose 30 lbs prior to surgery and this has added another dimension of stress, but i made it and am now just perking along, getting in my protein and veggies and apples, waiting until Tuesday when my sister will take me to Junction City and then return to Wichita. Won't have anyone at the hospital on Wednesday during and after surgery..... I guess family support only comes as far as it wants to........the "issues" in my family are still the guiding force... BUT I AM ON A VICTORIOUS PATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will keep in touch, friends! anita

Hey Anita, you will do just fine. I found I didn't feel much like visiting with friends or family after surgery anyway. My sister-in-law and my 2 best friends were there with me before surgery, and I guess after, but I really don't remember much. So many of the nurses on the floor have had this surgery, and tehy are so supportive, you won't be alone. The nursing staff at Geary County are great. Being alone in the hospital is a downfall of traveling a distance for this surgery, but you have chosen a great place to have it done. Take a long distance phone card with you so you can pick up the phone and chat with friends when you are able. I will be in JC on the 10th, but you should be long home by then. hugs Joan

Hello There fellow journey person.. yes this is a great and happy journey.. it is great to have family present when you have this surgery but you really don't remember that much and before you know it, you are home again and recuperating.. the journey is a happy one.. and the results are such a blessing.. Please do keep in close touch.. we all want to know how you are doing and if you have any questions at all, feel free to ask anytime.. we are here for you !! Take care now and have a happy weekend.. you've come a long way baby... indeed indeed. Hugs to you, Fran

well... today i go to Junction City, then surgery wednesday a.m. and LOTS of recouperation time there is a peace inside, I know this is God's Will for me, and i just need to get past the immediate post-op p a i n then onward and upward --- even bought an insulated water bottle to take on walks, thinking positively, thinking FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for all your posts, will not have internet for a week or so, will post ASAP and let you all know how all is going! YOUR PRAYERS MEAN SO MUCH...as do the 'cyber-hugs' blessings back to you, as you have given, receive! anita trainer (these emoticons are FUN!!!!)

Thinking of you this day and wishing you so much happiness as you go on this wonderful adventure.. feel free to contact at any time and ask any questions you feel like asking. Good luck to you Hugs, Fran