So, today has been very interesting, emotionally draining and just UGH!!!.. Thought I'd sit down, breath and write a little note to my sleeve... Care to share yours??

Dear Sleeve,

It seems like so long ago that I first heard of you... Initially, I was quite taken aback by all of the hoops, loops and rings of fire I had to jump through to make you mine... Then I found this site.. And oh, the joy!! I've seen people loose tons (literally) of weight and go on to have beautiful babies, marriages, divorces and lives!! I mean, geez... our weight is not just heavy on our physical frames, but also on our mind, emotions, spirits and esteem..

You know I love myself and now you know I love myself enough to do what's necessary to live a full life, free of weight physically, emotionally and everywhere else. I look forward to the day when we are united forever... I relish the thought that you will help me reconcile the person I am inside, with the person who is outside being smothered by weight, regret and disappoint.

I know you can't fix me overnight, heck, I realize you can't FIX me.... but you give me hope and opportunity to work hard and diligently to become the best me... I can appreciate that....Well, until be meet in 6 weeks...

Waiting for the greater,

Tina

Oh, that was WONDERFUL! I would keep that and pull it out and look at it again and again while on your journey.....there may be times you need it

Good luck and can't wait to have you on the Loser's Bench beside us!!

Thanks... I will definitely do that...

Looved it!

That's a very honest and inspiring letter. Can't believe you only have 6 weeks left! IIt is going to go by so fast.

We are walking on this journey together. You have a great outlook, but YES, we all have our days, and probably all experience plateaus that would normally derail our best intentions, but not this time Tina....this is our chance to shine. I finish my pre-op classes Dec 13th and then I get the referral to the surgeon...if all is well, hopefully early next year, I'll be right behind ya.

You go girl.

Thanks guys for your encouragement and responses!!! It seems that as the day gets closer, I'm a little LOT more anxious and nervous... But, I'm ready...

This was a fantastic read. I LOVED IT!! You are SO gonna rock your sleeve. I'm looking forward to watching your progress!!

You have put into words so much of what I have felt since being on this site. The six weeks will fly by now and I look forward to your next letter to your sleeve. You know, the one where you congratulate it on a job well done. Best wishes on your journey

Well put...nice

Favored one, I can't imagine how much you're going to ROCk that sleeve. But, I want you to know that I love seeing your picture every time I come across your posts. You have the most beautiful smile on your face. I don't know what was up the day that photo was taken, but I hope it happens a lot for you!!

You'll be on the loser's bench really soon, and I can't wait to scoot over to make room for you!

HEY TINA,

GREAT POST GIRL! I HAVE JUST BARELY STARTED MY JOURNEY AS WELL AND MUST SAY HOW ENVIOUS I AM THAT YOU ONLY HAVE 6 WEEKS. THAT'S AMAZING! YOU ARE GOING TO BE FANTASTIC, I UNFORTUNETLY, HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED MY 12 WEEKS OF CLASSES THAT KAISER REQUIRES ( SO I PROBABLY WON'T HAVE MY SURGERY UNTIL MARCH 2012. BUT I AM TO, ALSO NERVOUS, ANXIOUS AND EXCITED ALL AT ONCE. I CAN'T WAIT TO FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS. BEST WISHES

MICHELLE

Thanks Michelle!! I just left my WL doctor and he's hilarious!!! I'm so encouraged and blessed to have people like you guys and my friends/family who support me... My doctor commented about how much I've changed since June... I'm still nervous though!! (Actually having a drink right now!! HEHEHE)...

I can strike another thing off of my signature!!!

I LOVE it! The sleeve is going to give you a new wonderful life soon. It is amazing and I am so happy for you!!!

That was beautiful, so well written, and so honest. I can say that you captured many of my feelings, and my desire to have the surgery, so that I can reclaim the life that I am supposed to have, but thus far I have prevented myself from living.

I had an awesome appointment!! My doc and I talked for 30 minutes about my job, thoughts and stuff... He was like.. YES!!! You finally get it!....

I exhaled after the appointment.. One more in two week and sleeve time!!!