Hey Kim, are you getting excited? I have my preop testing Monday, and while I've ordered upcal d, and b12, dots, I have stopped.. I'm scared of ordering shakes and things, just afraid something will come up from the testing that will prevent the surgery?? Gees, I know I'll have time, but I wish I was confident this surgery was really happening next month. Do u ever feel this way? It's ok to tell me I'm crazy! Hope your having a great last month of your old life!

Hey there! THe 77in my name is actually my initials upside down.... (It was my pager code back in the day and has remained "my number" if you will) But 82 is close enough! I finally got a date 9/30 set in stone! Assuming cardiac comes back clear and sleep study goes well, I'm on my way. I am so glad I found this place and new friends! =)

Would it be really corny if I said.... Yippee, we have the same surgery date! I know, I know...my kids say I don't get out much!

Not the best . Having a hard time getting comfortable. I sleep on my side or stomach and due to the soreness that just ain't happening. So I have been napping in the recliner.

Hi Kim; I was really surprised by the responses I received from some friends and family when I told them of my decision. One friend, and yes she's still a friend, kept sending me these diets that were just crazy like the "lemonade diet" or eat 3 days and just water the other 4...stupid stuff. I know it was because she is concerned about me and this is a big step but at the same time I need her support. We had a long talk, cried a little, laughed a little and now she's one of my biggest supporters. What people that aren't this overweight don't understand is that our bodies are also working against us right now, our fat around our midsection starts to make it's own hormones, other issues like diabetes keep us at this weight, it's not something we can do without help and that's exactly what this surgery is, it's that helping hand, that tool we need to finally get the weight off and keep it off. To have a life. I can't wait for my surgery date (8/20/13), I'm nervous but I'm also excited-it's that next chapter in my life and it's going to be much better than the last! I want to get out of bed without groaning or my knees aching or my back hurting. I want to wear pretty cloths and not the tents with big prints I wear now. We can all do this and I'm so glad this site is out there, no one is going to understand more than someone that is in this with me.

Hey! Thanks for the request! I look forward to following your journey!

Yes we will! They will be supportive once it's done. They just think it's drastic since I've lost 100 lbs before on my own. I just keep pointing out that I didn't keep it off and I haven't been able to do it since. It'll work out!

Thank you so much girl & I hate to hear about that girl hope they get on board! If not.. That's what we're here for! This site has been soooo amazing! Helps a whole lot & every one is so loving & supportive!
We'll reach our goals together

Hey girl! Just wanted to say hello & welcome read your post about feeling like you're one of the heavier ones on here.. no way girl! I am too lol
so it does make me wonder & worry if i can get to my goal weight...??
Anywho, goodluck with everything!!