NOT Having Surgery!!

HI Everyone, I just wanted you all to know that I wont be having surgery any time soon. I just got off the phone with Lynn. SHe said with how my Psych EVal went she feels im not ready. Too much stuff going on in my life right now. SHe wants me to contact her when my life is more"stable" and she wants me in Therapy for 3-6 months before i contact her again. This really sucks but, I expected this after My evaluation. I just feel like crying now. This just adds to my long list of issues. I also want to thank everyone for your support. You ahve all been my # 1 support system through all this. Thank you soo much. Good luck to you all. Take Care!!! Love Ya All, Erika

Erika.....Please don't give up....Therapy is a good thing and it will help when the time comes for you to have the surgery....You will have the surgery but now may not be your time....Think of it this way; what if you had the surgery and the things that are going on in your life got worse, then your recovery would be compromised and that wouldn't be good for you or your family.....Getting your life in order is priority and one of the most important parts of recovery and moving on..... Please DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!! Sincerely Helen K.

Erika, I am so sorry to hear about this, but if Lynn and the doctors feel this way, then there is good reason. They do not like saying no and Lynn really did not say no. Do as she suggests and then re-apply. It will happen. Helen was right, it is best to go into this without a lot of other things on your back. Different issues can and do come up after surgery that you will have to deal with. Some think that having surgery is a cure all, well I know for a fact it is not. Please hang in there hon, do not leave us. We are here for you. This WILL happen for you. Hugsss Theresa

Oh Erica, I know how much you wanted this. You have to believe that everyone is looking out for your best interests and perhaps talking to someone will make you feel so much better. Before having the surgery I can tell you that I was a basket case and then after the surgery my emotions were doing loop de loops and this is after having passed the psych eval. You need to be emotionally strong to undertake this tremendous journey. Continue being the trooper that you are and before you know it you will be on the losing side with the rest of us. God bless. Sharon J

Erika, Don't be too upset even though I know you are. Take this time to take care of the emotional part of yourself. You can also use this time to get yourself ready for the surgery when you DO have it done. Call this "MY TIME". Time to get things in order. Do some fun things, enjoy the nice weather coming. This 6 months will just fly on by. Then you will have a wonderful Holiday to look forward to. Don't you dare leave us! We need you! Robin

Erika, I'm a sure believer in the old saying, "everything happens for a reason". I think that there is something good in store for you, it might not the weight loss surgery, but something just as special will come your way. Things can only go wrong for so long until it starts going right again. Good Luck, I'll keep you in my prayers. Lulu

Hey All, Thank you for your responses. Just tolet you all know..IM NOT LEAVING YOU GUYS. Im sorry it sounded that way. Yesterday that call just threw me for a loop. As i said i sort of expected it. I have had time to rethink though. As Theresa said Lynn didn't exactly say no...she just slowed me down a bit. I will do what it takes and continue when its the right time. I will talk to you all later..Cya!! Erika

You go girl!! Keep up with the positive attitude. I'm in the book if you ever want to give me a yell to talk. It WILL happen for you. The obstacle course is just a little difficult but I'm sure God is doing the right thing and doing what is best for you!! Don't give up. I know how bad you want this surgery.... Take Care.. Kell

Hi Erika, Sorry I didn't get back to this post sooner, I think you will find Lynn's recommendation to be for the best. She's one smart cookie, she must have seen the results of what happens when someone doesn't straighten things out before getting surgery. It is afterall, in everyones best interest to have you ready for what comes with this big change. We are all here to support you!! Casey