Surgery is 12/15!!! Prayers are needed!

Hi All. This is my first post and I wish I had known about this site sooner! It is incredible. All I am asking for is for anyone *****ads this to say a little prayer for me. Monday is my surgery with Dr. Harrington. I have all the faith in the world in him, and I should be fine. I am 25 (26 on Christmas!!), in great health, and this is truly the greatest birthday gift I could be giving myself. Good luck to everyone! I will post after.

I remember you from the support group meeting!! You were sitting across the isle and one row back from me. I wish you all the best, you will be so happy when the pounds start coming off. You and your husband can help each other too - sounds like a great support system. I will be thinking of you on Monday and keeping a good thought.

Thanks Elaine. That support group is fantastic! I will definitely update, and thanks for the well wishes!

Erica. Only 2 days away!!! Good luck I will be thinking of you! Please post as soon as you feel up to it. I'll be watching the board for your update!

Thanks Lisa! It's 12:50am Sunday, and I am on to clear liquids only!! It is starting to sink in that I am really going through with this. Scary!

Hi Erica, My name is Cindy and I had surgery on 8/26. I too am 25 and had no health problems during that time. I was the absolute best case scenario when it comes to recovery! NO complications, no huge issues, haven't vomited once since surgery 53 lbs. ago. Hope this will make you feel a little more at ease. Cindy

Cindy, It does! Thank you! I am about to leave now for the hospital, and I am petrified!! Thanks for the reassurance!! And congrats to you!! Erica

Hi All, This is Erica's husband writing in for her to let you all know whats up. She had the surgery yesterday, and after a tense day of waiting in which the OR nurse steadfastly, but politely, refused to let me see her in the recovery room I finally got to see her around 8pm last night. She was a little sore but otherwise in good condition. The doctor said everything went extremely well, and was very pleased with how it went. Nice man, I'd recommend Dr. Harrington to anybody looking into this. Dr. Roye seems nice too. Today, the day after, she's been up and walking. She's still sore, and will need lots of TLC but I'm convinced she'll do fine. Now its just a matter of time. Anyway, thanks for the thoughts and prayers. They were certainly appreciated. If anything changes I'll let ya'll know. Chris Mikaelian

Chris, That was so nice of you to update us on Erica. Glad to hear she is doing well! Looking forward to reading her posts. Lisa

Thanks Chris for letting us know how she is doing. You're a good husband for caring so much. Give her our love and let her know that we are thinking of her. Happy Holidays! Joanne