I think I might be starting to freak out!

Hello all, I am 6 days away from the big day and I think its official. I'M FREAKING OUT!!! I'm having crazy dreams, freaking out that I'm going to gain weight and the dr won't want to do the surgery (even though I am still watching what I eat and KNOW that I'm NOT gaining), and of course asking myself can I really live without certain foods forever and ever and ever....seee freaking out again. I know that this is all normal pre surgery jitters but I thought I would do better with this. I know this is what I want and need and I know I'll do great but good golly miss molly, these last few days are going to do a number on me. I just try to keep thinking about where I'll be at this time next summer and how worth it it will all be.

Stay positive and keep your focus on your goal. I'm a day ahead of you. It will be here and done before you know it. I was just today telling my kids where we will be next summer and that's Cedar Point riding all those coasters I've been missing out on all these years. Hang in there you'll make it. Chuck

Linda Honey!!! Everything is going to be okay!!! I am getting nervous myself!! I did all my pre-op testing today. What a long morning! Dr. White is fabulous, you are gonna be in good hands and next summer we are gonna be FABULOUS!! It will all be worth it! I totally feel your anxiety! I told my daughter today that I am glad I will be busy this next week so I won't have alot of time to FREAK OUT! That is totally my personality! I am sure my friends are like, "ALRIGHT, ALREADY! I can't wait for her to have this surgery so we don't have to hear about it anymore!!" No, they have been extremely supportive! Thank goodness! PLEASE keep me posted when you get home! I am there for you girl!! Malissa

Hey Malissa, Wasn't that a fun morning of test? It was all fine until they did the upper GI and drinking all that nasty stuff and flipping around on the table like a fish out of water. This week just flew by and Wednesday is going to be here before I know it. I know I will be fine and all but you still can't help but worry that something might go wrong. But your right, next summer we will be FABULOUS!! Thanks for all the support, it really helps.

Hey Linda  Actually i've been thinking about you alot the last couple of days knowing it was almost time.  You'll be fine!! I am really excited for you. I can hardly wait to hear about your progress.  Remember i'm starting my journey Tuesday, with the information meeting.  I'm really hopefull BUT -  CONFIDENT you'll do great.!! Francine

Hi Francine! I love your photo! Great expression of yourself!! Keep your thoughts positive! You may run into a few bumps before you get your date! Things really do move pretty quickly though! Linda and I actually went to the same seminar together and our dates are a week apart. We haven't met in person yet but have become a great source of encouragement to each other. You will love this sight! I am surely no veteran or anything, only been a member for a few months but it has really been a great help for me!!  Linda, Keep calm and I will be waiting to hear from you once you have reached the loser bench!! Malissa

Hey Malissa,  Isn't this funny. Francine and I used to work together. I guess it's a small world after all. I wish I could go to the support meeting Wednesday to meet you because if I remember you said you were going. BUT...I'll be a bit occupied. If my little freaking out doesn't get the better of me. LOL. Maybe next month when we're both losers. WOO HOO. I never thought I would be so excited to be a loser.

Sounds like a date! I am sure  you will do great!! I can't get this ticker to change my weight! I thought I was pretty good with computers!! See ya soon!!!!! Malissa

Malissa, you have to change you weight at the tickerfactory.com website and then copy/paste the new ticker to your signature page and erase the old one. Hope this helps. Linda

Hey Linda,  I had surgery almost 6 years ago now. And believe me after it is said and done you will never look back and wonder why you did it. There are a few foods you learn to do with out. There are times that you think that would be good. then you look into a mirror, or remember a time in the past when you just were so tired from nothing more than a walk.. And it all just seems trivial. Take it from those of us that have been her for awhile it is normal to have the fears (Heck we all had them) But in the end you will never even remember why you had any doubts in the first place..  Good luck and let me know how things go.. and if you need moral support feel free to write me anytime you need.  Ken