The Dredded Weight/Wait....

Well, all is done. I am now waiting on approval. I have finished all my testing and am just sitting on go waiting, waiting, waiting. I keep obsessing over this. It's all I can think about. Then I go to fear...you know, of death. There were 2 deaths on the board this week that were told. One, Momma Angel (I found was not surgery related) and another gentleman from Spartanburg. Kind of puts a scare in you. Nobody wants to die. If I could just get through the surgery. Then I think about what ifs.... what if it doesn't work, what if I regain the weight, what if I try to beat the surgery... I feel crazy!! My best friend had it done 3 years ago. She looks great. I am so tired of being fat. I am so glad I have somewhere to vent where others understand me. No one else would have a clue what I am going through. Thank you all for all of your posts! God Bless!

Hi Marsha, I know what you are going through, I too am waiting for my approval. Who is your surgeon? I try not to think negatively about the bad side of the surgery, I just have positive thoughts about how I will feel and how goood I will look after. Also the waiting is getting on my nerves, Its makes you feel not in control of your own destiny if you know what I mean. Just tired of the weight. This site is a blessing though. Patience is not a virtue for me either so now I wait too. Good Luck on your approval.

My doctor is Dr. Blair Rowitz....and today I got the call....APPROVED!!! MY DATE IS JUNE 29TH!!!! A DATE I WILL NEVER FORGET!! Keep me in your prayers. I will keep in touch! Marsha Good luck and I will say a little prayer for you, too!

Congratulations on your surgery date and approval!!! I know how excited you are!! I have my surgery on June 23, with Dr.Givens in Columbia and I am trying to get everything togethor, as far as pack my bags and making sure I have everyhing at home that I will need when I come home. It almost seems unreal to me right now, I have wonted to have this done for a long time, and now it is almost here!! Keep posting and let us know how you do this board is wonderful to get support from others!! God BLess, Angela

Hello there... My surgury is scheduled for the 22nd. I have been going to the group meetings in Spartanburg and have not heard of anyones dealth, do you know who it was or was it something you heard from someone. Thank you, lisa