goldson1

Hello all 8 hours post surgery and I am sitting up in a recliner in the hospital writing this update. I feel ok, But expect to feel like crap tomorrow and the next day. They are keeping me overnight and I will be released tomorrow, but they have already started me back on liquids and clear soups. What a crazy journey this has been thus far, and I am only at the beginning! When my Dr. asked me how I feel about the surgery, I told him I feel like someone has given me the winning lottery ticket, because the ticket is not the prize, its what you do with it that determines it's value. If you tear it up, it's meaningless. I am going to make this ticket work for me!...And I hope you all do likewise. I would like to thank all of you for your support to each other and to me. It's nice to have a caring place like this to come to when you are freaking out at 3am! Like many of you, I have a wonderful support system helping me thru this but, support from people who EXACTLY what your going thru is a Godsend! Thanks and God Bles!

You are the best for making this list and even going the extra step and including prices! I start my pre-op liquid diet this Wednesday and this is going to be a HUGE help Thanks again.

Hi tyme4change, georgia Girl, losingjusme, kathy Strick, and Brandy and everyone else! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and the good wishes. I feel so blessed to have found this site. I am having my surgery at Presbyterian hospital in Charlotte NC and it is being done by Dr Carl Lowe. Any body out there ever used him, please let me know. Best of luck and God bless on your soon surgery Brandy and you too tyme4change! I am sending up prayers and blessings for you both! Let me know how everything goes!

Hi everyone this is goldson1 from SC and I just got my approval and surgery date. April 30th. I am scared witless, but I don't know why. I have been researching this procedure for over 2 years and I know it's what I want to do, but when the nurse gave me my surgery date, I started crying like I was on extreme home makeover and someone said "move that bus!" I have been visiting this site for about 6 months now and I love all the good vibes, and positive encouragement you guys give to each other. I also like how if someone starts getting lazy and slipping, you guys give them what for! I look forward to talking and listening to you all. Thanks :tt1: