Tomorrow's the day!

This day has arrived faster than I thought it would! I'm doing my clear liquids and I feel okay so far. My headache has miraculously disappeared after 2 days. Hopefully it will stay that way. I am completely at peace with my decision and not nervous at all. I will probably get nervous tomorrow morning, but we'll see. I really appreciate the support from all you guys, but my favorite part is all the new friends I have made through Dr. Bour's group meetings. It is fun to put a face to a name from online. I can't wait to see you guys on the other side! Kathy

Kathy...I know all will go well...you're in my prayers and thoughts. See you soon at post op , Tonya

Thanks Tonya! How have you been progressing? Incision feeling better? Let us know! Kathy

Kathy... I couldn't be better...incision has FINALLY healed, I'm down 41#s as of today...on solid food and loving it, and exercising like a champ(30 min of cardio 4xwk and beleive it or not...loving that too, who knew Surgery has saved this sistas' life, and I'm so thankful...that at times I'm overwhelmed with joy!!! Keep us updated Kathy...see you on the losing side Tonya

WHAT A WONDERFUL REPORT, MS TONYA!!!!!!!!! SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THE INCISION IS FINALLY HEALED. REMEMBER THAT IT TAKES ABOUT 3 MONTHS FOR THE INSIDE TO HEAL, SO HAVE FUN, BUT BE CAREFUL! 41 #s IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. WHAT KIND OF CARDIO EXERCISE ARE YOU DOING? I JUST STARTED RIDING MY BIKE. &, ONE OF OUR EXERCISE VIDEOS CAME IN TODAY, SO NICK & I WANT TO START THAT AS WELL. I'M SOOO GLAD NO ONE WILL SEE ME SPAZZZZING TRYING TO DO ALL THOSE MOVES! I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT I'LL LOOK LIKE LIFTING MY LEG & THEN KICKING ... OH MY GOSHHHHHHH! BUT, I KNOW IT WILL BE FUN TO DO IT WITH NICKY! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Ms Dawn...I joined the Sports Club in my area, and do the elipticle machine and the treadmill...I alternate days. I really like the elipticl machine...you can really burn some calories. With the treadmill I use the "hills" setting to really work my legs and gluts. I'm trying to get that tush back up where it use to be J-Lo look out!!! I guess the main thing is to keep that heart rate up for 30-45 min. I'm surprise at how good I feel after a good sweaty workout...those endorphins are a great thing Let me know how you like the exercise videos...I would like to try some too. I'm smiling thinking of you and Nick doing them together...I think it's sweet. I'd have to hold Alvin down just to make him watch one Tonya

I HAVE STARTED RIDING MY BIKE & WE JUST GOT THE BILLY BLANKS TAPES ... OH MY GOSH ... I GOT TIRED JUST REVIEWING THEM! NICK & I HAVE BEEN OUT LATE EACH NIGHT SINCE WE GOT THEM & WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE VITAMIN SHOPPE & OUR LCBBuddies MEETING TONIGHT, BUT WE WILL START TOMORROW & IF I CAN STILL CRAWL TO THE PC, I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW WE DID. HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE TURBO JAM TAPES YET. I LOST FANTASTICALLY FOR THE 1st 12 WEEKS, THEN I HIT A STALL/SLOW DOWN WALL THAT JUST WILL NOT BREAK. EVEN ON THE PLATEAU BUSTER EATING PLAN, I WENT FROM 214 TO 214.80 TO 214.60 ... I WAS SO DISHEARTENED ... BUT, ("LITTLE" ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT), I'M STILL STICKIN' WITH THE PLAN, WEIGHING MY FOOD, JOURNALING WHAT I EAT, ETC ... &, HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL BREAK WIDE OPEN. THERE ARE A COUPLE OTHERS ON THE OCTOBER BOARD LIKE ME ... THE WEIGHT JUST WON'T DROP RIGHT NOW, SO I'M NOT ALONE, BUT AM STRUGGLING. THE POINT IS THAT I KNOW IT WILL WORK IF I STICK WITH THE PLAN, SO THAT'S WHAT I'M GONNA DO &&& WITH THE ADDITION OF EXERCISE, HOPEFULLY, I'LL SEE A BIG BREAK SOON! YOU KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK, MS TONYA. & WHEN YOU GET THAT J-LO BACKSIDE, YOU STRUT YOUR STUFF, GIRL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL YOUR SUCCESSES! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Kathy... I am so excited for you . I am glad you are at peace with your decision. I know everything will be wonderful tomorrow. If you would like me to be your angel, I would love to. I know a lot of people will be wondering about you and how things are going. Just let me know if you want me to do this See you this afternoon. I am so happy for you Melissa

Melissa - I would LOVE for you to be my angel! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'll give you all the info this afternoon. Kathy

THAT'S THE BEST THING TO HEAR ... THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE ... WE'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AS YOU ENTER HEALTH & ACTIVITY! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK