pre-op THANK YOU!

So I got a PM today from one of you.. you know who you are and I have come to realize that even though I have not had the actual surgery yet, I have already gained so much confidence in myself. 
It has helped me to move forward with other issues in my life, as well as the surgery stuff.  

I honestly believe that it is a HUGE part because of you guys on here.  I came here for information and support and gained SO MUCH MORE... I can't thank all of you guys enough for everything you've already done for me and for what I know I will gain in the future as I go through the steps post-op.

Geez, I'm getting emotional already and I haven't even been cut yet..

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

You aint seen nothing yet sister

PA OH rocks!!  Can't wait for you to join the losers bench!!

HG

I can't imagine my life without these people.  Everyone is so wonderful.

And emotional...well hang on for the ride of your life.  If you haven't read it here before...estrogen is stored in fat...so in the early process not only are you losing fat like crazy - but that releases TONS of estrogen and talk about mood swings, OMG, it can be frustrating at times!!  Plus the stress of the surgery on your body....emotional is putting it lightly.

Hang on for a wild ride girlfriend - you will do GREAT!

Pam

Geez I didn't think that oatmeal custard was that moving? LOL j/k!!

Your part of the gang now! This group kicks ass and is there for whatever you need! Sit back, relax and hold on this is going to be a wild ride but it is worth every second of it!!

WE are here no matter what you need surgery related or not! That's what we are all about - support and friendship!!

*hugs*

Liz

It was the oatmeal custard, Liz!!  It moved me to tears when I smelled the yummy maple smells coming from the oven.   It even had DH wondering what was going on in the house, especially when I told him it was something  he could h ave with his diabetes. LOL!

MMMMMMMMMMM Chris couldn't believe how good it smelled! He thought that I was making cakes and cookies!

This is one amazing group of people out here - I know I wouldn't have come as far as I have without them, and once you've posted and put yourself out here you're welcomed in with open arms and hearts - support is a wonderful thing!

Kathy

Good luck to you!! =)

Lisa,

This board, and the people who populate it, is one of the best there is.  I, like you, began my journey here as a pre-op and when my actual surgery day came I was absolutely as ready as one can be to be fully engaged in this process, which has become known as "successing" within our support group and is very progressive.  Truly you are in for the ride of a lifetime, not without bumps, but that's where this wonderful support system comes in handy, someone has been there and can help you with their insight and knowledge, for some, this support makes all the difference, and for me, personally, I cannot imagine my life without the people this journey has brought into my life!

Best wishes and hugs, there's a spot on this Loser's Bench with your name on it!

Laureen