Less than a week... Am I scared?

Ok I will have my surgery on Monday the 19th at 10:30AM with Dr Stanley Hoehn at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission KS. I went yesterday for my final consult and was asked if I was ready. I said lets go now! He said I knew you would say that. All labs came back perfect and he signed the paperwork saying I was having the surgery. Yippee! Make some room guys cuz my fat ass will soon be taking up some space on that losers bench! I get asked a lot if I'm scared.... the answer to that question is I'm terrified.... I am terrified that I will wake up and the surgery didn't happen, I will be content with that fact that if I face death and if I do die I at least died trying... Not just sitting here wasting away a slow miserable death. I will survive this surgery and I will succeed and make all my pains, trials, and time worth it.    I will live! I hope and pray a year from now I will be half the man I am today, living 10 times the life I am now. See you on the bench!

We are moving over for you, you are beginning a wonderful journey...you will be fine, as Jan says keep your eyes on the prize, you are in my prayers.....vesta

hey we are waiting on you , got it dusted and polished a spot just for you....see you there

you'll be fine!!!  I started out at 557lbs and now 3 1/2 months out I'm 178lbs less the woman I used to be!!!  we're saving a seat!!!

Right on.  Right on.  Right on!  Your last couple of sentences are exactly how I feel.  I'll be right there in spirit with you on the 19th.

You cannot skinny dip sitting on the losers' bench.  So get the surgery done on Monday, take some time to recover, and then get busy.  "I will Live" is just the beginning my friend.  Life does get better as we stay focused on our goal and make progress towards achieving it.  I know for myself, I feel 20 years younger.  All your pains, trials and time will truly be well worth it all in just a few short months. Take care and I will talk to you soon.  My prayers are with you for Monday. Bill

You go guy!  You are going to do great!  One of my co-workers had the surgery with Dr. Hoehn a little over a year ago and she's done and is doing fantastic!  I truly wish you the best with your upcoming surgery, you will be in our thoughts and prayers!!  I'm also looking forward to surgery with Dr. Hoehn and the time can't go quick enough (but know that it will be here before I know it!)!  I'm excited for you and can't wait to hear how everything goes!  Have a splendid week-end!