It's my re-birthday

It's finally here.  It's been a long journey that seemed to have arrived in such a short time.  I want to thank everyone who posts on this board for their kind thoughts and caring words.  Tomorrow is my surgery day;  11:15am.  WOOOHOOOOO!!!! I'm nervous, thrilled, sick to my stomach and jumping up and down (inside of course ~ people at my job would think I'm crazy), but most of all thankful that I have gotten this far.  This is something that I have wanted for a very long time.  Something that I have needed for a very long time.  I want to be here in another 20 or 30 or 40 years to see my grandchildren and perhaps their children grow to be old and gray like me.   To all that have offered me their words of wisdom, and no so much wisdom (Tia- and I say that with loving adoration!) but chuckles and giggles - thanks.  To all those just entering this world of WLS, don't take a back seat: Go out there and get it, no one is going to do it for you.  This is not my end ~ just the beginning!!!!!!  WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Lisa- Good luck tomorrow. I'll say a prayer for a speedy recovery for you. Oh and  save me a spot on the loser's bench! Donna

Donna: Thanks so much for your support!!!  I'll see you there.

Good luck Lisa.  Remember to take lots of before pictures. Peace E

Ellen:   I think I have too many pictures already.  I just took some last week and posted, but I don't want the camera to break because I won't be wearing my makeup tomorrow. HEEEHEEEE!

My thoughts are with you because I know exactly what you're going through.  It's going to happen so fast you don't even have time to scream "WAIT"  LOL  You're going to see a whole different side of Dr. K tomorrow :)  He's really a very good guy and his bedside manner is going to surprise you!  DON'T FORGET TO WALK AS SOON AS YOU CAN!  remember, 8 laps around the ambulatory care unit is 1 mile.  I think from thursday to saturday I walked 50 laps at least.  I think the record at one time was 19 laps but don't push yourself. You're in my prayers! Aaron

Lisa It is finally here! WOOT!  You are going to do great!  Just remember to walk and drink, walk and drink and when you are done that, do it again.  Keep us posted. Hugs Kristen

Lisa, Your day has finally arrived!!!  Take care of yourself, be safe on the long drive from Cambridge to Baltimore. Alot of great advice from everyone here to help you through.  This is your new begining, keep positive thoughts!!   My thoughts and prayers are with you as you know. Terri 

Yeah Lisa! I'm so excited for you. Many of us know just what you are feeling, and it really is a good feeling to know you're doing something so great for yourself, and for those who love you. Best wishes for an uneventful surgery, and lightening fast recovery.  I hope you have someone who will update us and let us know how you're doing. There is a shiny, warm spot on the losers bench waiting for you.