Question:
I just taped the first part of my VIDEO DIARY.

I am 2 weeks pre-op and just completed the first part of my video diary. I'm planning on documenting my entire journey from start (now) to finish (goal weight), and everything in between, including just before and just after surgery. Has anyone else done this? If so, did you let others see it? How did it help or hurt you?    — Robby E. (posted on February 27, 2002)

February 27, 2002
I think that is such a great idea!!!!!!!! I would totally be interested in doing something like that, except for the lack of video camera. I personally think that video is far better than just words, for the tone of voice, and facial expression. Wonder if you could market it when your all done. I think that would be such a help to the rest of us. Just my two cents.
   — Heather H.

February 27, 2002
I also think this is a great idea. I wish I had done it. I would have liked to document how miserable I was pre op so when things got tough, I'd remember why I did this and how I felt before hand. Later!
   — Amy E.

February 27, 2002
OK! What a smart girl! Why didn't I think of that!? I am struggling to find video of myself at my highest weight and of course avoided all cameras. Very good idea!!
   — ZZ S.

February 27, 2002
I know we are few and far between here, but I am a guy. FYI.
   — Robby E.

February 27, 2002
what a fantastic idea! wish i had thought of it. i dont have a video camera but my web cam works as one. maybe, if u dont have a video camera but do have a web cam, ur web cam will function the same way. u can store the diary on ur hard drive or a floppy.
   — sheryl titone

February 28, 2002
If you decide to do it and show it to others, I would like to see it...I think it would help me with my journey.
   — Kelly M.