Yet Another Reason...

Hi Everyone, I just got back from my weekend at Kalahari Water Park in Sandusky. We went with extended family to celebrate Christmas a little late. The kids had a blast, but I didn't. I, of course, enjoyed everyone's company, but exceeded the weight limit for just about everything. I could have ridden on one raft ride, but was afraid I would get the thing stuck somewhere in the tube. Wouldn't that have been a sight to behold! The inner tube didn't fit around me so that I could ride the lazy river without dragging my legs behind me. I wanted so badly to ride with my kids! Well, things are about to change...next year I want to go on that slide!! I so hope and pray all things go smoothly. My nerves are on edge and the tears are flowing. Tomorrow is pre-op and Friday is the big day. Can you tell I just want it over with??? Next year you can call me "Slider!" --Leslie

Leslie, Your surgery is friday. It will soon be over with. You are going to feel wonderful. I am down 70 pounds in 15 weeks. That is what you have to look forward to., At least you got out and had some fun. I got to the point I just stayed at home. I got very depressed waiting for my day. Just think friday is almost here and you will at least lose 20 or more pounds the first week. So you are getting ready to go on a amazing journey.. Riding all the rollercoasters and water slides. You are going to be a new woman. Just think it is almost friday. Just keep busy and keep focussed. Everything is going to be great for you Hugs your way Barb

Good luck and we will all be with you in spirit. You will be a new body size next year at this time!-didn't want to say a new you! You will be packaged in a new Bod. Hope all goes well, and keep in touch to let us know how things go. We are with you!!! Chris

Leslie~ Best of luck on your surgery!!! The "weight limit" on rides and such was one of the reasons I had the surgery. As an "amusement park junkie"... the past five years or so before my surgery, I was too big to get on 90% of the rides... I LOVE roller coasters!!! Take care! Deb

Hi Leslie, I think this is the hardest week of all. You have every emotion in the world all wrapped up in one week. Soon this will be a wonderful memory and you will be saying this same stuff to the next person. It has been a wonderful experience for me and I am down 115 lbs. I feel great and I go everywhere with everyone. I try to get in every picture I can and I never hide from the camera anymore. I think the surgery wasn't nearly as bad as I thought because I just slept right thru it lol. Recovery isn't any different then any other surgery. My arm surgery recovery was much worse.(skin removed). I still would like to lose 10 more lbs but if I don't who cares? Not me. Friday will be here and gone before you know it. Know all the emotions are very normal. Lots of love and prayers from all of us posters, Love, Cindy

Good Luck on Friday! I am wishing the best for you and will be thinking of you. I think it is natural to get a little nervous and apprehensive before the big day. Hang in there!

I can't wait to have my surgery for the same exact reason. I am sick of not being able to get on rides. Unfortunatly I have a while to wait before surgery as I just began this process

Honey, you're almost there, and we can all join you!

Leslie, You and my DH are having your surgery the same week! My WLS was just over a year ago. What a change in my life! I went from being morbidly obese - to normal weight - in about a year. Now it's YOUR turn, and DH's. He is crabby and irritable - I know he's nervous about his big day on Tuesday ... I am too! It's only a couple days away for him. But guess what - in just a few days the worst will be behind you both, and you will both be on the "LOSIN' SIDE!" I am cheering for you and sending you my very best wishes for a tremendously successful surgery and uneventful recovery. Slider girl!!! Hugs Kitty