Hi Im Trish and Im Waiting

Hi Everyone, My name is Trish and I am new to this board.  I live in Mantua, Nj or south jersey.  I am excited to be here, but I really need some friends.  I have a ton of support at home, but really need people to talk to who have or are going through this. I am currently at 256 lbs, finished all my pre-ops and am awaiting insurance acceptance.  I am scared, excited, nervous.  I feel so blessed at the opportunity to be able to have this gift, and scared I will be declined. My doctor told me I really need an angel but I have no idea how to get one. Does anyone have any idea how to get one, because I dont I am married with three increadible teens, my daughter Kristen is 17 and graduating this year, and I have 15 year old twins Juli and Scott.  They are the light of my life.  My husband Darrin is also obese and considering this surgery, but is waiting until i am through it. I would love to talk to anyone and/or all of you.  I have no friends.  I have in the last year shut myself off from the outside world except for work.  I am also a born again Christian and love the Lord, but have back slidden and could really use some spiritual support.  I don't go to church because I am embarresed of my weight and uncomfortable and honestly have nothing that fits me anymore. So any input, any thoughts or just a hello would be great. It feels good to be here. God bless you all, Trish

Hi Trish I just had lap band surgery on Monday, and obviously, am feeling pretty good if I'm back on the boards. I was 255 at my heaviest.  I am currently 237.  I have three kids as well.  I did this surgery for myself as well as my family.  I want to be around for a long time.  Not just be around, but enjoy life to the fullest.  I have three sons, 15, 12 and 8.   Having any surgery is scary.  I focused on the fact that the heavier I get, the more risks I have.  Instead of focusing on the risk of surgery, focus on the risks you will be elimatings.

I feel really good.  I expected to feel worse.   You will do wonderful.  What surgery are you having?  I would love to help you in anyway I can. Good luck Ronnie

Hi Trish!  Well, I know EXACTLY where you are though I haven't been to Echelon Mall in a while.  I'm in Pennsville. :)  You know, right next to Delaware....home of tax-free shopping!  I'm having my surgery TOMORROW!!!!!!!  I would love to be your angel!  I should be home probably Monday.  But, feel free to email me at [email protected].  I'm also on Yahoo Instant Messenger as Lv2beasahm.  I'd love to talk to anyone going through this.  I'm taking my BlackBerry phone with me so I might be able to sneak on here in between walks.

I'll be online today and a bit tonight.  I'll find out what time I have to be at the hospital this afternoon.  Feel free to contact me. * Cyndi *  Tomorrow's my Day!!!!!

Hi cIndy, its Trish, I was sitting here thinking about you.  I am so excited for you and thinking you are probably so excited, nervous, maybe scared a bit, ready to get on your way. I can almost feel it foryou. I absolutley want to tell you I accept your offer to be my angel.  I don't know if I told you that before of not.  I felt a connectin with you right away and Vineland is so very close.  I am glad you told me about the support group, because I was afriad I would have to go over the Bridge for mine, but now I can go there for mine. Please let me know the next time you are going I will meet you there okay. Lord, please hold her up in your hands keep her safe as the doctors work on her.  let every nurse, orderly, anethesiologist be moved by your hands tomorrow so that no harm could come to her.  let you hands be moving in the operating room guiding the surgeon becasue your hands have perfect movement.  I pray her recovery is quick, painless and compleication free.  help her to sleep deep and sound tonight and know that she has love all around her. In Christ Amen I don't know what you believe but I hope it is okay that I prayed for you  All the best to you Trish

Hi Trish.  Thank you so much for the prayers.  I'm kind of non-chalant about the whole thing. lol  My family is being a bit *difficult* shall we say so my attention is definitely diverted. lol  I'm happy to be your Angel.  My surgery is at 10:30 tomorrow morning.  Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts.  I guess I should pack huh. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be home Monday.  I'll send you a message when I return!

* Cyndi *

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