Get Ready ...

... Cause here I come!! No need to give you the date because it now appears right below my name next to everything I've ever posted. Other than what appears to be an attack of gastritis and a tooth seriously in need of a filling ... I'm SO PSYCHED!! NINE DAYS, everybody ... NINE DAYS!! Surgeon tried to talk me into the two-stage DS because of my issues with stamina but was willing to go with my ultimate decision OF ONE FELL SWOOP, baby ... Music playing in my head: "Ain't no stoppin' us now ..." Thanks for caring and being my buddies ... Here comes the truck ... I can hear the honking now & {{{HUGS}}} & Me

Oh Wow Melissa, I am so happy for you. I hope you're feeling better soon. It's your turn. Jackie

Melissa, I want to wish you the best of luck on your up and coming surgery..... Hoping you have a speedy and safe procedure as well as recovery...... Take care Debra Peace

YAY Melissa~~~ Way to go girl!!! Congrats and best wishes to you...hopefully I wont be far behind!!! Take Care and good Luck!!!

woooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo so glad your day is finally giving and cominig jusst in time for the holidays, I'm sure you wont be over eating..... Melissa I am so happy for you I can't stop jumping ooooowwww I better stop I don't have any bladder control pads...... Love ya and you deserve your day to be switched..... & many {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} Christine

That is such great news! I am very excited for you. I know you have waited so long! Gail

OMG MELISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you I could cry!!!!!!! It couldn't happen to a more wonderful and special person. Oh Melissa we will all be here waiting for you on the losing side. May you have an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery!!!! I love ya Girl! Evelyn {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} 247/155/147

Melissa~~~ I have been Ready to read this post for a long time!! CONGRATULATIONS~~YOUR BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE!! It's your turn to do the "Happy Dance" and I'm doing it with you! I am so happy for you--you have shown us all--NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE WLS!!!

Congrats and good luck!

Hey Sweetie! One of the greatest things I've seen or read on this site (and there have been many) is that little, blue "11/19/04" under your name! Congratulations! I am thrilled for you! You are about to be a loser and I couldn't be happier for you.... AWESOME!!!!! Luv 'n Hugz, Tony G