Where I am at!

I haven't posted in awhile.  I have been lurking alot!  I only have one more dietician appt left!   Never would have thought a year ago this is where I would be at.  A year ago I hadn't even decided that I was going to do this.  After my last dietician appt, I have to go see the surgeon.  Then I finally get to submit to insurance!!!  How exciting but scary.  Makes me nervous but excited that my life could totally be different in 4 months!  I have asked my husband if he is ready for the ride.   I have been very emotional over the whole thing and some days I don't like the person that I am when I moody because my husband gets the prunt of it.   I want to go and sit down my immediate family and see what their fears and joys are for me having the surgery.  It is a very important part of my journey to have my immediate families support.   I see so many coffees and things that are going on.  I always have good intentions of going then I scare away.  I know there is an awesome support sysytem here on the board.   Well this girl needs to get to work!  Hope everyone has a good day!

Congrats on making it so far.  I didn't decide to do the surgery until April of last year, then had it in November.  I had been thinking about it for at least 10 years.  I regretted it after the surgery - but I think it was the LD and the meds and anesthsia (spelling?) and healing, etc... I DON'T regret it now.  I am so thankful that this is available to us... Good luck!

Thank you!  That is what I hear from 99% of the people that I chat with that they have no regrets having the surgery! 

CONGRATS Anita....you are getting close!  Your nerves are totally normal!  Totally!  And don't let these crazy ladies scare you from coffee....they don't bite much....they can only nibble now.  LOL Once you make that first coffee....you'll never want to stop.  *S*  Keep us updated girl!

I am so glad that the nerves are normal!  Just my poor husband has to hear about it everyday.  I have went to coffee once in St. Cloud.  Just have to travel to everything since I live out in the sticks.  I am going to try to get to a coffee in the cities once the weather warms up! 

Anita, WOW - in just a few short months you could be on the ride of your life.  How very exciting that it's all coming up for you finally!  You sound like you've done your due diligence in getting prepared and now it's just your time to put the butterflies in your stomach to rest and take the plunge.  I know when you do, you'll begin to wonder what you fussed about all this time anyway and why you didn't do it sooner.  Your life will change in so many ways and I'm 99% positive you'll never regret your decision to move forward.  Go for it girl! As for coffee groups, I understand how going to one for the first time can be nerve racking.  I remember going to my first one wondering - will I recognize anyone, will they like me, etc.  But I have to tell you that being a part of this wonderful support in person is even more amazing than the support on this board.  I love coffee groups and they have now become a vital part of my week.  I actually get sad when I have to miss one.  I strongly encourage you to get over your shyness and extend yourself to others.  Remember, we all have as much to learn from you as you have to learn from all of us - and you shouldn't deny us that pleasure (okay, I'm going for the guilt trip now). Anyway, hope to see you soon at one of the groups! Take care and thanks for the update on your journey!

Thank you Tracy for the engouraging words!  I have never been a joiner so maybe I just need to push myself to do it!  I see all the great support that goes out from the coffee groups.

You are getting so close hang in there. I agree with the coffee thing once you go you become addicted. Everyone is so welcoming. Hope we see you soon.

Thank you Jennifer!  I am going to try soon to go!

CONGRATS  ANITA........... IF THERE IS ANYTHING i CAN DO LET ME KNOW.  LETS TRY AND GO TO ONE OF THE COFFEE GROUPS .......HAVE A GREAT DAY AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON....MARSHA