My surgery is on FAT Tuesday 2/8

HI everyone, Well I guess I won't be wearing any beads that day. I just found out that I'm book on the best day of them all during Mardi Gras. I think that is too funny. Because I love New Orleans. When you think about it, I'm book on the coolest day of the year in New Orleans. So when you think about it That day while they are throwing there beads, eating King Cakes, drinking , and watching the parades. I will be chancing my life forever in a very health, happy way.

Best of Luck to you!! My surgery is on 2/7/05!!

Like I said before Maria I am so Happy for you Doing the Happy Dance for you Have a great day! Love ya! Evelyn 147/139/past goal

I can't wait. I'm just so happy. I feel my life is going to change for the better. I've never be skinny. So Next year I'm planning to be in New Orleans as a New ME! ;party: The happier side Can I ask you something? Before you went into surgery how did you all feel? See, I'm so happy I've never been skinny before and every time I have try to lose the weight I have failed so badly. So now I'm going to be able to do it. Funny thing is I was just listening to Jennifer Lopez [my idol j/k] And I stated to cry. This isn't the first time I've been crying. If you all want to , while driving the other day the radio were playing 50 cent and I just started crying then too. I just start to cry when I think about how much my life is going to change. Stupid huh? I just feel so stupid about it. I just want to know if anyone felt that happy?

Maria the feelings you are having are very normal! Your emotions will be doing that to you here and there until the surgery day . I went through the same thing but only like a few days before the surgery. Remember this is going to be a life change but for the better. So don't worry how you are feeling right now it's really normal. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} 247/139/past goal

{{{{{hugs}}}}}} Thank you Evelyn It's nice to know that I'm not totally crazy It's even nicer to know that there are people that understand what I am feeling. I can't express my feelings to some friends. Because they just don't understand. I love this place.

Congratulations Maria Take it from a former (Rochester) New Yorker...the best thing for you to be is HAPPY Before going to surgery I was very excited and not even the least bit nervous of going on this venture. I told as many people as I discreetly could - to help in keeping positive thoughts and prayers for me..and when the surgeon came into the waiting room before the surgery - he asked: Are you ready for this? I said absolutely!!! So keep up the positive/happy attitude Maria it will take you a long way because after surgery you may be in a bit of pain for a while - but believe me it will PASS. Good luck to you!!! Keep smiling!! I'm still very happy with my decision.

Holla Maria my surgery date is also 2/8 as well. In Glen Cove hospital. I wish you a speedy recovery and an un-eventful surgery. We can now support one another and meet up for cottage chesse.lol see you soon on the losing side

Hey there Pamela That is so cool. Congrats to you. I wish you the same! May the Lord keep you us and help you heal very fast. See you on the losing side

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope and pray all will go well. I have just started all my testing for the big day (don't have one yet) and am jealous . My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Good luck with your soon to be new life.