Just go my letter - found u guys

Hi all - I am very freaked out. I was approved today, and decided to get back on to see what's happening here. I don't know when I'm scheduled, but oh boy, I'm kind of freaking out. This is really going to happen. I won' t back down tho. I want to spend my 40th birthday in June skinny (at least skinnier) for once. Wow. I better enjoy these xmas cookies now..... for who knows what tomorrow brings! kris

Hi Kris, congratulations on getting your letter of approval. That is so awesome. You will be changing your life so I bet you are freaking out. What procedure are you having done? Are you attending support group? They can help you while you are waiting for a date. You will still be able to eat cookies after surgery. Just not 4-5 like you do now. Make sure you don't gain too much weight before surgery. The weight gain happens in the liver and it makes it more difficult for the surgeon to do the surgery. The liver is on top of the stomach and has to be moved out of the way to perform your surgery. Good luck. Let us know how you are doing. Mona

Boy,is Mona right!! I had gained some weight while waiting for my surgery. The doc said my liver was in terrible shape. He had to do lots of scraping to get it loose. Don't make t/same mistake I made ! Jill 

Thanks guys! I don't want to gain weight, so I made it my goal to maintain over xmas, and then I will even try to lose some. I have the appt with the surgeon on Jan 8, and they will schedule the surgery that day. I will look into the support groups, but right now this place is it! Kris

Kris, What procedure are you having done?  Where are you going to have it done?