Pre-op Today

Just got back from Shreveport. Had pre-op and ready to go for next Thursday at 5:30, boy that's early. I'll have to leave home at 2:30. I am excited to start my new life. When people hear you are having this surgery they want to feed you. I don't know why people think they have to feed you before the surgery. It's like you will never be able to eat again. Got my birthday on Friday will be 64. My son retires from the Air Force on my birthday, ceremony at Fort Polk. What an honor for me. After getting bumped the day before my surgery in Nov. I didn't think it would ever get here. It has been a long four months. Reading this board gives me so much inspiration and everyone is so nice. Thank you for your messages of encouragement. Bobbie J.

DEAR BOBBIE......I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST DEAR!!! I TOO HAVE DR. BARNES' AND I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART......TELL THEM KIM SAID HELLO......THEY WILL KNOW...... I KNOW YOU WILL DO GREAT....THEY ARE AWESOME DOCTORS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN YOU NEED THEM NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, NO MATTER WHAT TIME....... JUST REMEMBER TO TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME.....DO NOT RUSH THINGS AND DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD TO DO BY THE DOCTORS, THE POUNDS WILL COME OFF.....JUST BE PATIENT......AND WALK, WALK, WALK, THAT PROMOTES HEALING MUCH FASTER......DRINK YOUR WATER!!! JUST TAKE IT EASY AND ONE DAY AT A TIME....THE WEIGHT COMES OFF FASTER THEN WE PUT IT ON.......BELIEVE ME..... IF YOU EVER NEED ME.......JUST EMAIL ME......I AM ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU OR ANYONE.......I AM ALWAYS ON THE TEXAS BOARD.....BUT I COME HERE AS WELL. GOOD LUCK AND I WILL HAVE YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS..... LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY!!!!! I LOVE MY DOCTORS!!!!!....TAKE A LOOK AT MY PROFILE.....THEY ARE ON THERE! GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW LIFE TO COME.......IT WILL BE HARD......VERY HARD....BUT OH SO WORTH IT! I SEND YOU MUCH LOVE AND HUGS. KIM GREGORY 21 MONTHS POST 227/104

Hello Bobbie! I am glad to hear about your upcoming surgery!! You will do just fine. I am wishing you a speedy recovery!! Bet you can't wait to become a BIG LOSER!! If you need anything, give me a call. Rhonda 225/145/130

Congratulations on your impending surgery! I know that you will be so happy after it is all over. Are they going to do it Lap or open? That will make a difference in your healing time. As the others said, just take it one day at a time and be patient with yourself!! This is not a "miracle fix" but offers so much more hope than "standard" diets!! Let us know how you are, and we will alllll be "rooting" for you!!! Best Wishes, Pam