OMG, I have a date!!

Hello all. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have a date for surgery. It is NEXT THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2006. I can't believe it is so soon. I figured it would be at least another couple of months. I think the realization of having this done has finally set in. Every since I started this joruney, it is like I have been on autopoilet, jumping through this hoop and going through that one, not letting myself get too wrapped up in what I was doing. I guess I figured that I would do everything I was supposed to do and if I was denied, then it wouldn't be too much of a heartbreak. Everything went smooth and now I have to prepare for my surgery. My husband isn't being that supportive either. He knows that I am going through with it but he doesn't like it. I never thought that doing something to make yourself better could bring out the worst in other people. It amazes me at how negative people can be about WLS. I have gotten to where I don't tell anyone that I am even having the surgery. I guess I will be like Star Jones. People can wonder and make educated gusses but never know for sure. I know that I have only posted once before and that ya'll don't know me here but I have been reading for a while and I know how kind hearted and supportive you all can be. I need all the support and prayers I can get because it really feels like I am going through this all by myself.

Congrats Kelli!! Don't worry...we are all here for you! And your husband will come around...if not sooner, later for sure. Hang in there! Theresa

Kelli - Congrats on your date!!! There will ALWAYS be negative people when you bring up wls!!!!! But those of us who have walked that road, KNOW how hard it is and that you're certainly not taking the "easy way out"!!! Your husband could really be against it, OR he could just be scared that he might loose you! Just encourage him that you're doing this to have a longer healthier life!!!! He'll come around as he sees the transformation in you!! Wishing you the best in your wls journey!!!! Hugs, Laurie

I really understand your auto pilot feeling because I feel the same. My date is in April. You need to do this for you and your health. It would be great if you had the support of your husband but Im sure he will come around. Best of Luck this whole community will be pulling for you. Bill

Thank you all so much for the support. I really need it. Maybe my family will come around when they see me becoming healthy and happy. Please remember me in your prayers, especially next Thursday.

WTG Kelli!!!

CONGRATS!!! we are all here for you.... my happy thoughts and prayers are already on their way to you.... (((HUGS))) Dori

How exciting! I remember the day I found out my date...it just hits you! As long as you know you are doing it for you, that is all that matters. You keep your chin up and support is what we are here for...those of us who have been there. All the best! ~Van

Congrats Kelli, Ditto to what Laurie said. He's probably just scared and hopefully will come around. ((((((HUGS))))) Diva

Kelli, This is Kathy from work.............but Kate is my favorite name! I knew the folks on this board would be helpful and supportive. I'm sure all will go fine. It took me months longer to get approved, but I'm pretty sure the insurance wasn't the hold up. I think there were SNAFUs getting the paperwork through all the channels. Folks, Kelli is one of the nicest people I work with. She's also bright, industrious, and an asset to the office. That ya'll up there is for real, she's got the greatest southern drawl!