Dateline NBC Tonight @ 7:00

Just thought I would let everybody know that Al Roker will be doing a story on gastric bypass surgery on Dateline NBC tonight (Friday) at 7:00. Don't miss it! Jimmy

Well shucks! I just got home. I missed it. Was it good?

Yup, it was pretty good. Part of the story was about a guy that had the surgery and died. He had a lot of the same things happen to him that happened to me so it kinda got me choked up a little. Made me realize how lucky I really am to be alive. Rest of the show was about some teenagers that had it done and, of course, Al Roker was interviewed again and pretty much said the same stuff that he always does. I can't blame him, though, for not being an advocate for the surgery. It is, again, very risky and I doubt he wants to be held responsible for anybody suffering the same fate that Mike Butler did. He was the guy they profiled on the show that didn;t make it. He interviewed his widow and I felt very bad for her. They also had two kids. You could tell that Al was getting kinda choked up while talking to her. Anybody else see it?? Comments? Piece Out Jimmy

Hi, I just got through watching the show. I have never been more scared than I am right this minute. I want to live, be healthy, watch my kids grow up. I have so many mixed emotions right now that I don't know what to do. I sit here and I know that I have done this to myself. I know that the surgery is just a tool, but will I fail at that too. I have always tried so hard to please everybody, and I have lost sight of myself. Just pray that I will get a hold on myself and get my nerves settle down. Man just think I don't even have a date yet. OMG what will I do then. Thank you so much for listening. I needed to vent a little. I'm home alone and this has really got to me. Barb

Hey Barb! It's good to be a little scared. Actually, if you weren't scared, then i would be worried about you Everything will be fine. Just try to concentrate on the positive outcome...realize the risks but don't dwell on them. I'll be praying for ya! Take Care Jimmy

Thanks. I have calmed down some. I had to make myself busy doing something else. Sorry that I dumped (no pun intended) on you.

No problem at all. Were all here to help each other anyway, right?? I might have to "dump" one night, too Take Care Jimmy

Barbara I missed it... This is NOT an easy decission to make. It was probably one of my hardest. You have to have faith in your beliefs and in your surgeon. I do not think you will fail at this surgery. The odds of this surgery being a success is like 90%. Calm down and really really think about it. I dont know if you have any comorbities but some of those can be just as risky as this surgery. You are going to be FINE. Just be very confident in your choices and do exactly what they say before and after surgery. Your feeling now are normal. Trust me, once you get a date, you will freak even more. But its worth it girl! You will be AOK!

Heckfire!! I missed it....Thanks for letting us know...You know me always a dollar or two short and several days late....sigh.... Smooch, Arlies