I could use a FRIEND!

Hi, my name is Rhonda and I am scheduled to have my surgery on 1/18/11. I am nervously excited about such an experience!!! My life is already changing and it is a little scarey!!! It takes a lot for me to reach out to others, so here is me taking a chance in reaching out. I need support in such a huge way!!!!!!!!

Rhonda

 Hi Rhonda
My name is Ms Sandra. Congratulations on your decision to take a new avenue to a new you. I have had the lapband placed December 16 2010 and I have been happier than ever before. The liquid diet is boring but the weight change is fabulous. 
You are the first person I have reached out to. I chose not to reach out for support and now in hind sight wish I did. So I am reaching out to you to be a support to you. Whatever you want to talk about or complain about I will listen and share my experience with you.
my phone email is [email protected]. be my guest to email me anytime.
Ms Sandra

Ms Sandra,

OMG! Thank you SOOOO much! Your words really touched me...thank you for reaching out to me! I had my PAT on yesterday and all night long all I could say was, "OH MY GOODNESS! OH MY GOODNESS! OH MY GOODNESS!" I am SO excited about such a change! How has your life changed since the surgery? 

Hi Rhonda,

I'm having RNY on 1/10/11 so I know how you feel!  I'm excited but very nervous also!  I've been doing a lot of reading on the boards and seen so many positive comments on how happy people are now.  That is what I am trying to focus on.  I don't have any great advice to offer as I have not had surgery yet but if you need support, let me know! 

Hope you have a great new year!

Hi Coreen,

Are you finding yourself even more nervous that your big day is in TWO days??? I know you will be just fine. If I can assist you in any way...please feel free to send me a email! I am a great listener!!!!

Best wishes!

Hi there; I had my surgery back in May of 2009 and would not change a thing! Life is so different now; you will all do great and will be amazed at how much better you will feel!! Good luck and feel free to message me if you need any support or have any questions

Hi! Thank you for the open invitation for all the questions that I am sure I will have ...I am SO happy, I now have tears in my eyes! I find myself having to encourage those closest to me that I am going to be fine and my life will do nothing but change for the better. As I encourage them, I encourage mysself the more!! Can I ask you, "what kind of support" or better yet how can I tell my family/friends to be there for me? I don't know what to expect and they ask me to write down everything that I am going to need help with and I can't find any anwsers for them.

Hi Rhonda. I have not had my surgery yet, 1st surgeon consult is on 1/10. I don't reach out much as I am quite shy, but if you need anything, just ask. I would love to have someone to share support with here. My prayers are with you for your quick recovery on Monday!

Hi there!

You are so special! Thank you for choosing me to reach out to! Congratulations on your consult...are you excited? I had my PAT (pre-admissions testing) on yesterday and my excitement flew through the roof! I am so looking forward to life after surgery! I wish we could just skip over next week ; but I guess I need that time too to organize around my place. OH MY GOODNESS! Again, thank you SO very much for reaching out to me. Know that if you find yourself needing some support and encouragement, I am just a few clicks away

I have to say that I had an awesome support team...my husband, my boys, my boss....they have dealt with my neverending journey to the new me. They will be important to keep you grounded sometimes, as you change and sometimes get overwhelmed with the change they can make you see yourself the way they do. I even now at 18 months out still see the fat me and they force me to look at the new me! Let them know what you will be doing with your eating, etc because they really will wonder if you are eating enough.....and let them know that the doctor is the one that you will listen to when it comes to whether you need to lose more or if you are good....everyone around me kept telling me to stop losing only because they were so used to seeing the fat me; the doctor gave me a number and I went to that number even when people freaked out....now that they are used to me at this weight they are happy for me.

Enjoy the journey, you will be amazed at how your life will change!