Hey Everyone

It has been kind of quiet in here. I just wanted to see how everyone is doing. I am a week out from my surgery. I am excited. I have not gotten nervous yet. I actually feel pretty good. My husband told his parents yesterday and the first thing they said was "you know you can die from that." My husband said that is the end of that conversation. That is the 3rd time I have heard that. At first it bothered me. I would explain to people why I was doing it. Then I just stopped. My husband told me to not let it bother me. So I just ignore it and keep going. But I still don't like to hear it. Anyway, I am doing fine. Just waiting for my date to get here. Let me know how you all are doing.

Yes, it has been very quiet in here. When it gets a day or two from the operation you might start feeling scared, anxious and yes guilty. I know how you feel about the inlaws comments. It's not like you don't already know the risks....you have prob. read many articles before you decided that you wanted to have gastric bypass like I did. It wasn't something you went blindly into. I chose not to tell anyone other than my parents. They supported me one hundred percent, and of coarse my husband was the first person that I talked to about wanting to get the gastric bypass. He went to all my appointments with me; which was a big help and comfort; and of coarse his First Sergeant of his company had to know.(he and his wife have been so kind. Both his father and brother had the gastric bypass ) Some people are just rude about their comments. They don't think about what they are saying, and I know some of my family would prob. say that I am taking the easy way out. As you and everybody who has done this knows. It is definitely NOT the easy way out. The day of the operation goes by so quickly. I was really scared the day before, and the morning of. I had my husband, my son and my step daughter with me. They give you a calming shot not long after you get there. I don't know what the name of the medicine was...but it was great. I was still fully aware of everything; but it just relaxed me. If you have any questions or just want to vent feel free to PM me anytime. ((Hugs)) Jaye Jaye

Sometimes I wonder what planet some people come from. While I am married and my DH supports me, I have not told my immediate side of the family and I really do not have any in-laws any more (they are all deceased). But, I have been reading that along with the glorious weight loss comes confidence. So, you might just in the near future tell them what bus stop to get off on (polite words for jump in lake). I miss those days of having the military as an extended family. Smile, and just remember your day is coming and look forward to the adventure.

Well, I have been gone. It was a very good trip. Remember you are more likely to die from a joiont replacement surgery and no one even thinks about that and they have complictions also. don't even listen to them. You have a greater chance at llife with the surgery. I am very glad I had it. You will be nervous, just try to keep your mind busy so you don't have time to worry much. Your husband soounds very supportive, that is good. he will help you through. I am really doing great. I am down 50 lbs now and my clothes are way too big. I look in the mirror and I like what I see. I would llike the pain to go away, but I can't have everything. take care and you will do great. Diana