Question:
NOT A QUESTION, A STATEMENT!

Thursday the 25th is my surgery day! And in the month of September 2003 over 500 beautiful men and women around this country are having their weight loss surgery too. It's as if, every month, God has opened up a box of 500 beautiful butterflies and let them fly free to the sun. We are so blessed! Thank you to everyone on this Q&A who has answered my questions and the questions of others, because of you I am truly ready.    — Deborah M. (posted on September 24, 2003)

September 24, 2003
God Bless you and I hope that all goes well with you. I cannot wait until the butterfly box opens for me to fly out of. Good Luck. My prayers are with you.
   — CARLA C.

September 24, 2003
congratulations debbie i am having my surgery tomorrow also.....we will be flying soon......God Bless.lori
   — love2babrat

September 24, 2003
Deborah- What a beautiful way of looking at it! Hopefully I shed my cocoon in Jan '04. Best wishes on your surgery:o) Mea
   — Mea A.

September 24, 2003
This was posted on the Texas Board about a month ago. Thought you might like it. :) Butterflies Butterflies are a great symbol of WLS patients. Like the caterpillar, we move slowly. We are not particularly attractive - and most of us are a bit round. Soon, we enter the cocoon stage, where we hide from everyone and everything, and EAT and SLEEP. Then, when the time is right, we emerge from the cocoon, spread our wings, and when they are dry, we fly off, seeking summer flowers. I love the analogy, and can't think of a thing that is better. So, first the butterflies in your stomach, and in your thoughts - pretty soon, you will have them in your heart, and you will be so proud of yourself, and feeling darn good, too!" Don't forget to wiggle your new wings.
   — Cheryl M.

September 24, 2003
Hi Deborah I liked your butterfly analogy. If you can find the book "Hope For The Flowers" I think you will enjoy it Best of luck to you
   — jpwork00

September 25, 2003
Deborah, Best wishes, hope all went well for you, and to a speedy recovery, loved the idea of the butterflies. I have my wls next Tues. Patricia 9-30-03 314/290? Still Hopeful..
   — pateblkbrn