Happy, but getting freaked!

PattiU · August 3, 2006

Hi every body, the date August 8th, the time 6am, the place Atlantic City Medical Center NJ. I'm all ready, packed etc. bootcamp done. I know what is going to happen, but now it's getting real. I need you guys! I am excited to start my new life! and be healthy, I guess it's normal. Patti

PattiCakes · August 3, 2006

Congratulations Patti! I love your name! :confused:

~Patti

Charlif761 · August 3, 2006

Hi Patti:

I know you must be scared. I am just starting this journey, and have a ways to go and am already nervous. I have never had a baby, never had a major illness and never had any kind of surgery.....I keep wondering why I want ot do this...then I look at pictures of the me who used to be 140 pounds and turn aorund to see someone I don't know staring back at me form the mirror...... I see pictures of my mom who died at 61 of congesitve heart failure and think that at 37, I could be dead in less than 25 years, and will probably make that timescale if I keep carrying this weight around... Why did you want to do this???

You made this decision for a reason, and you will be A-OK. If it helps, journal. And, of course, you can always come back here for support. When I get my surgery in a few months, I will come looking for you! ;-)

Big hugs.

Charlotte

PattiU · August 3, 2006

Thank you Patti & Charlotte,

When I think of my aunts, who were so much fun, and most died of complications of diabetes, it makes me know I am doing the right thing. It is so hot here, I wat to walk , but I will go to the pool instead and exercise. no time like the present. Patti

Charlif761 · August 3, 2006

Good girl! You have my support. I will be thinking about you on the 8th when you are getting your surgery. I will be having my second doctors appointment on my way to joining the wonderful world of banding!!!!