Eight Days Left until 2-Week Countdown...

I can't believe that it getting so close to my surgery date of Jan 7th.  I began this journey in February and It seems like it took forever.  When I look back it is probably good that it took soooo long because it took me awhile to give up all of my bad habits.  I had to quit smoking and I did! I had to say goodbye to my best friend "Margarita", and I did!!!  Now I'm ready to get healthy and lose all this poundage.  I'm not nervous, I am just read to go.  I never thought I had the will power to drop those habits and now I know that I can do anything if I'm just patient.  This whole journey has been INCREDIBLE!!!  Lisa

I am sure you will do great! I love Dr. Lane and have had great results so far. My 1 month checkup is tomorrow and according to my scale at home I am 42 pounds down! :) My hardest thing was giving up caffeine and the first 3 days of the liquid diet. It is so worth it! Good Luck!

Thank you for responding...I just found out today that my last day at work will be Jan. 6th the day before my surgery.  I am losing my job to restructuring.  If it were'nt for this surgery coming up I would probably flip out.  This happened to me 2 years ago and now that I think about it I lost that job on Jan. 6th also.  I was layed off.  Whew - what a way to start a year.  "I will hold my head up" and keep remembering "things happen for a reason".

Lisa,

Congrats on your upcoming surgery.    I know how you are feeling as 1 year ago I was in your place.    You are in good hands with Dr. Lane.  My one year surgery date is January 15.     You will be amazed at how great you feel at this time next year.    

Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing!

Melissa

Thank you I need the encouragement.  I will need every bit of it.  My big sister moved to Charlotte in June and I miss her soo much.  She was suppose to be with me to help me afterwards.  I've been crying ever since she left.  I miss her so much.  Even though I talk to her almost every day.  The closer I get to the date the stranger I feel.  Like "is this really going to happen to me" "the fat girl"?  I don't know, today hasn't been the best day for me.  I just found out I will be losing my job the day before the surgery to "restructuring".

Make sure to keep us updated.  You are so close to being on the loser's bench!  Congrats on kicking your bad habits already.  This will help make your recovery much smoother.  You have a great attitude and that will get you far!