L-in-NJ

I am exactly 3 weeks away from my surgery and I've been open about having the surgery with my family, friends and co-workers. As the days grow closer I having been getting asked "Are you nervous?". My answer has been "no but that could change". Right now I am filled with anticipation and excitement to begin a whole new healthier chapter of my life. I am looking forward to being able to do things that I couldn't do because of my weight. I think that has been my focus thru this whole process. I'm sure my nerves will kick in a little as my surgery date gets closer but I hope to maintain my excitement.

I have my surgery scheduled for 12/2!!!! I'm so excited and nervous. My first surgery!!! I have over 200 lbs to lose! Any other big losers here?

yes I need to lose at least that as well.

Hey dec sleevers my surgery is dec 4th yay!!!

me too!! Good luck. I hope we all have successful surgeries.

Thanks Atlanta Red for the list. That was awesome!!

Definitely =)

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Oh wow!! Nice. I'm using Penn. They have an office of of Rt. 70 but my surgery will be in Philly.

L' date=' I totally agree. I see you're in NJ, I'm in NJ too. What part of the state are you in if you don't mind me asking?[/quote'] I'm in South Jersey. Burlington County area.

I'm having surgery in December and I've been open about it with my friends, family and coworkers. The only people I haven't told yet are my two boys ages 13 & 12. That's not because I don't want them to know. I plan to tell them within 2 weeks of the date. My mother is having open heart surgery within the next couple of weeks and I don't want to overwhelm them. Other then that I have been open about it. I say to each his/her own. Everyone has to decide what's best for them.

This my Hercules. He is 4 years old today. We just got back from a trip to Petsmart for some birthday toys.

I just got approved my surgery date is Dec. 11. I can't wait I feel great!

congrats!!!

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

Thanks Atlanta Red. It was a little disappointing but I believe everything happens just when it's supposed to happen so December it is. And yes we will all be even more fabulous for the new year!!

Welcome L-in-NJ...looks like we are both passing up the bird this year!!!

Thanks and yes we are but it's worth it =). My mom has to get open heart surgery at the end of this month so we are having a family dinner next weekend. That will serve as our holiday family time for this year.

Hello everyone. I am scheduled for December 4th. I was approved back in August but due to family health issues and the start of a new position at work I had to push my date back but I'm all set. I just found this site a few days ago while going revisiting information about the surgery. I'm grateful for all of your posts. They have been very insightful. I was feeling somewhat disconnected because of the delay of my surgery. I went they all my clearances and weight management program from March - July and since then I haven't really have had any real significant contact or activity regarding the surgery with anyone. I have my nutrition class and pre admission testing on the 21st of November. I had fallen off the weight management a bit since my last appointment in June but I have placed myself back on it and am using the tools I've learned. I will have to go thru a pre op diet once I have my appt. so no thanksgiving for me this year but I'm very okay with that. I'm really looking forward to my day in December.