Question:
How did you feel when you decided to do the surgery?

This site is the best site to be on. You get to get involved in the chat room and meet so many new people it is great...    — Charmain B. (posted on July 18, 2000)

July 18, 2000
I am still waiting for surgery but when I learned about this surgery and saw my doctor for the first time in a long time I felt hopeful. I have been trying so hard to loose weight for the last 2 yrs with no luck. The only problem is that since I made the decision I have become totally obsessed with the process of the surgery. All I think of is how can I make it work. I am having insurance problems. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR DECISION TO HAVE SURGERY.
   — Glenda E.

July 18, 2000
How did I feel when I decided to do the surgery? Thats a great question! When I decided to have this surgery I didn't know about this web site and I the only support I had was my wife and luckily my PCP. This will be the first time I have ever been operated on and it will also be the first time I have ever had to be in the hospital for more than a visit so it had to be one of the hardest choices I have ever made. I worried about this choice so much after I made it that I almost changed my mind but then I found this site and because of that giant stroke of luck I am scheduled for surgery on Aug 4th and I couldn't be happier! No matter what happens during or after the surgery, good or bad (God forbid), I have made the right choice. I am finely taking control of my life instead of letting my life control me! I want to thank everyone who has posted on this site for showing me the light and giving me the support I needed when I needed it, to do the right thing.
   — Danny R.

July 19, 2000
Hi Charmaine: I agree with Glenda, once I decided to have this surgery I became totally obsessed with it! I see others doing the same thing, evidenced by their daily appearance in the chat room. I also felt elated, hopeful, grateful, thankful, etc. etc.
   — Cindy H.

July 19, 2000
Obsessed??...Who's Obsessed??...Just because I visit this site day & night, I wouldn't call that Obsessed....Addicted, maybe...But not Obsessed!...Climbing the walls til August 23rd:p ttfn:) Warm Healing Skinny thoughts to all:)
   — Barbara I.