Big sigh....I haver surgery in TWO days...I almost can't believe it. I have been reading and preparing myself mentally and emotionally to start this journey. I am so excited to finally get a new lease on life BUT I am also so scared. The one thing that I hate, that controls my life, I am scared to give up....what is wrong with me??? The unknown is always such a scary thing, but what I will gain in the end is worth any and all sacrifices to get my health back for ME and MY KIDS. I just hope I have the strength and courage everyday to get through this. I have learned so much from so many people on this site...and with all the knowledge I have gained I can only hope I am a little prepared to face this! Thanks to everyone for starting this journey with me!

Big sigh....I haver surgery in TWO days...I almost can't believe it. I have been reading and preparing myself mentally and emotionally to start this journey. I am so excited to finally get a new lease on life BUT I am also so scared. The one thing that I hate, that controls my life, I am scared to give up....what is wrong with me??? The unknown is always such a scary thing, but what I will gain in the end is worth any and all sacrifices to get my health back for ME and MY KIDS. I just hope I have the strength and courage everyday to get through this. I have learned so much from so many people on this site...and with all the knowledge I have gained I can only hope I am a little prepared to face this! Thanks to everyone for starting this journey with me!

I'm so excited for you. You will do fine. You are strong enough and your positive outlook will help you get through the first couple of weeks which can be a little stressful and uncomfortable. Hang in there and keep up the positive attitude. It does make a difference.

Sarah honey, you're going to do just fine! We'll always be able to say we were sleeve the same week and we'll get to Celebrate our milestones together. Hang in there and don't let your nerves get the best of you. You've thought this through and made the best long term decision for you. The first few days will be over soon enough and the glorious journey will begin.

Visualize all the wonderful things you'll be able to do without the weight holding you back. Find your sweetest vision and hold on to it. Take it with you right into the OR. I think I may be walking barefoot down a beach with the sun shining on me. I look fit and gorgeous, wearing white linen flood pants and a white linen tank top. The wind is blowing and my face it turned towards the sun, absorbing the refreshing moment. There's definitely a smile on my face.

We're both going to be just fine!

Sarah, you're gonna do great, and we'll all be cheering for you on the loser's bench.

Make sure you post when you feel up to it, and take care of yourself.

Best of luck Sarah. Welcome to the Loser's Group!

Big sigh....I haver surgery in TWO days...I almost can't believe it. I have been reading and preparing myself mentally and emotionally to start this journey. I am so excited to finally get a new lease on life BUT I am also so scared. The one thing that I hate, that controls my life, I am scared to give up....what is wrong with me??? The unknown is always such a scary thing, but what I will gain in the end is worth any and all sacrifices to get my health back for ME and MY KIDS. I just hope I have the strength and courage everyday to get through this. I have learned so much from so many people on this site...and with all the knowledge I have gained I can only hope I am a little prepared to face this! Thanks to everyone for starting this journey with me!

Sarah, this is your San Antonio Friend here! You are going to be just fine, breathing is good. . . I had my surgery on Dec 29th and girl it's great. . . mind you the first few days are going to be weird because you will have weird sensations in your tummy when you eat or drink, but you'll soon learn what to do with them . . in the beginning it was major weird, but now i don't regret it at all. . . you can do this, you will be a stronger, healthier, and happier person in the end. . . the journey is interesting but we are all here for you. . . let us know how things go and enjoy your trip. . it's going to be fine. . . PM me if you need to. . .I'm here for you :laugh0:

Sarah! So excited to meet you in TJ in a couple of days!! Don't know if I will see you before surgery or after . . . we might have to wait for a group photo with Teresa until Friday or Saturday!

I am very excited, ready to go. I can tell that I am also nervous tho by some of the pains I am having - esophageal spasms, discomfort from oddi dysfunction. Will all be better soon tho, or at least will have pain meds that I won't notice : )

It is sad to say goodbye to the food - I am a very emotional eater. However, I really really want those single digit sized jeans back!!

Travel safely and I'll see you soon!

Hey Sarah and PNW, see you two on the other side! Good luck with your surgeries. I know you'll both do great. How cool that you'll get to meet.

Thank you EVERYONE for all the encouraing words. Y'all are like my BFF's...that I have never met

Noone can give me the guidance and support that you all do, and that in itself is AMAZING! I will be posting as soon as I can! Xoxoxo