In less then 3 hours I leave for the hospital. I was excited to see I lost exactly 20lbs in 2 weeks on the pre-op diet. I'm not super nervous, but a little concerned that I am making the right long term decision. I don't want to regret this 20 years from now, but I suppose there's no way of knowing that today. I am confident that if I don't do something I will go back to my gluttonous ways. Even though I am healthy in every other way, but obesity, my previous way of eating and drinking was a fast path to many future health issues, social issues (withdrawal from others, activities and work), and most likely a pre-mature death.

I'm keeping the long term call in focus, keeping my eye on the prize and pushing forward...

I had a pre-op NSV happen 2 days ago: We are planning a trip to Spain in October for my 5 year wedding anniversary and this is the first time in my entire life where the thought of the airplane ride, the chairs, the clothes, etc...are not even a nervous thought in my mind....

The weight of those worries used to burden me and take away from my complete enjoyment in life. I'm reminding myself how those worries will be gone soon and that is what I am using as my anchor today to keep me very calm, cool and collected this morning....

Talk to everyone on Friday, when I'm back home!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the great support!!!

Great job on the 2 week pre-op. May all the positive vibes from VST be with you.. Let us know when your up and kicking around.

wish you the best of luck, you won't regret it !!! you'll absolutely love your new weight and your new life.

keep us posted.

YAY Bambi, I'm super stoked for you. By now, you're probably already recovering so many apologies for being so late on this one.

You're in my thoughts ! ! !

Good morning Bambi,

I'm thinking about you and sending you healing energy. I hope things went ok for you. Post when you're able to let us know how you're doing please. :crying:

Awesome job on your presurg wt loss! We are moving over to make room for you on the loser's bench, where you have lots of friends! Keep in touch!