Longing to be part of the WLS family

Hi Everyone! My name is Ginger and I have been a member of the website for six months now, but I feel like a stalker because I have only read, never posted on the message board. I want to be a part of your "family". You all are so wonderful and supportive of each other, and I hope that you will allow me to become one of you. I am scheduled for my surgery on March 21st (yeah!), and while I would be lying if I didn't say I was scared to death, I have a wonderful, calm feeling about this experience. I have read several profiles and I know it is going to be a painful journey in the beginning, but I have to believe it's going to be one of the best things that will happen to me. I don't have an Angel yet, but I have many friends who will be there for me on the 21st! Sorry to ramble....thanks for listening!

IF YOU WERENT SCARED WE WOULD KNOW YOU WHERE LYING. KEEP US INFORMED ON YOUR JOURNEY AND THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY IS HOLD ON FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE.........................................

Hi Ginger, Congrats on your date!!! I will say a little prayer for you. I am scheduled for the 15th of this month and I am definately getting nervous. I am fully prepared to handle the pain, challenges, and everything else involved. My ONLY real fear is leaving my husband and 2 boys behind if something goes wrong. I have prayed about it and hold on to the knowledge that I will remain on this earth until God decides it is time to bring me home. I am taking a giant leap of faith to restore my health and be a better wife and mother. I am glad to hear you have many friends to be there with you on your day. About the "stalker" thing... I have researched WLS for 5 years and read profiles and info on this site for 3 years before creating my own profile. One chick called me a "lurker" when I finally posted a message. Guess they never were taught growing up that you learn alot more when you keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth (in this case fingers!) closed. Well, this "lurker" was afraid that if I posted too soon, then I would wake up and all this would just be some dream. Well Ginger, looks like our dreams are coming true!!! Best wishes!!! Hope to hear from you soon!

Hi Christen, Congrats on your date too! I will be praying for you on the 15th...I pray you come through with high flying colors! I am with you in that we will stay here until God decides it's our time. You and I will do great! Good luck! Many hugs and prayers!

Ginger, Welcome to the board and congratulations on your upcoming surgery!!! It's been quite a while since I had my surgery, so I have forgotten most of the really bad pain that you go through after any surgery, but I do remember being very scared....There are so many wonderful people here, and we are all in different stages of this process, so you will have help and advice coming out your ears if you want it!!I hope that you will continue to post now, and please let us know how you are doing, you will be in my prayers. Cathy Martin

Thanks Cathy! I read your profile and I hope that I am as successful as you have been! I share the same fear as you that it might one day be back, but I think we are all determined to make it work after going through something so emotional and life-changing. Thanks for your prayers! Looking forward to talking with you more!

Hi, Ginger! Welcome to the family! It's great that you posted! When I was at your stage in the process, I mostly read too! That's a great way to learn! I still read! The cool thing is that we are always learning on this journey, and, boy, do I have a lot to learn! Hugs to you!!!! Becky

Thank you Becky! Your posts are always uplifiting and make me smile! You are a great success story, and I hope I can be as successful as you! Looking forward to talking with you again! Hugs and smiles to you!

Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement, your prayers, and most importantly, allowing me to be a part of your family! Like all of you, I am having this surgery to improve my quality of life. I am only 27-years-old but feel like I am 70. Sorry for the stalker word...that does tend to have a negative connotation, but I wasn't sure how or what to post. Now I know!

Hey Ginger, We are glad you "finally stopped stalking us" Ha HA!! Welcome to the family. I dont have an angel either, so If I hear of someone closer to you I will let them know, and if you dont mind pass my name on too. Congratulations on your wls date. email if you want to.