...my surgery date is 4/11/12 in Edmonds, WA. I'm excited but a little scared too. Hope that's normal. I decided to do this because my health is important to me. I want to improve the quality of my life. I hope there are others on this board who are nearby...I live in Renton and I go up to Edmonds often. New friends would be appreciated. Anyone out there? I'd love to give/recieve support.

It is great. I did mine 24 days ago. The hardest thing is changing the way you think. I still go to the kitchen and look and I am not even hunger nor can i EAT. The diet is the hardest. The protein intake is hard. Just read other post It made me feel better. Good luck

I had mine done in October 2011... Best thing I ever did! Good luck with your journey!

My surgery is also scheduled for the 11th!! I don't live in WA, but I would be happy to keep in touch via PM, email or text. We can go through it together! I am nervous and excited, but can't wait either.

...my surgery date is 4/11/12 in Edmonds, WA. I'm excited but a little scared too. Hope that's normal. I decided to do this because my health is important to me. I want to improve the quality of my life. I hope there are others on this board who are nearby...I live in Renton and I go up to Edmonds often. New friends would be appreciated. Anyone out there? I'd love to give/recieve support.

Good luck Lori!! It is most definitely normal to be scared and excited and anxious and happy and sad (yes, sad... you are giving up a big part of you, even if it is to gain something wonderful), etc etc. I believe all of us rollercoaster sometimes. I personally found the time between receiving my date and the surgery to be the hardest part (emotionally).

I don't live near you, but you made a great choice getting on these boards. The people here are amazing and so non-judgmental and friendly. Stick around and you'll probably fall in love with them like I did These people were/are my support group (I couldn't get to one physically due to transportation/time) and I am so thankful for them!

Again, congrats and it will be here before you know it!

Congratulations, my date is april the 10th. I am nervous but excited as well. Good Luck!

Thanks to the computer age we all live close to you! If your mixed emotions aren't normal, then you and I are both a little nutso. I'm having surgery next week and I have my brief moments of doubt but they are always followed by hours and hours of determined, confident resolve. I know I've made the right decision and my reasons for doing so are a mirror image of yours. You and I WILL succeed... Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hi Lori, I have not yet had my surgery. I have to do the 6 month supervised diet. I have 2 months left woohoo. I live in warrenton, Oregon. I'm two months away and I am scared but excited at the same time. I just keep thinking what it is going to be like after surgery. Good luck! Keep in touch.

Hi Lori' date=' I have not yet had my surgery. I have to do the 6 month supervised diet. I have 2 months left woohoo. I live in warrenton, Oregon. I'm two months away and I am scared but excited at the same time. I just keep thinking what it is going to be like after surgery. Good luck! Keep in touch.[/quote']

Hello Lori I'm new to good luck on your surgery. Furby036 we should have ours about the same time may 11th will be my 6 month supervised diet. It's been a long 6 months.

Hello Lori I'm new to good luck on your surgery. Furby036 we should have ours about the same time may 11th will be my 6 month supervised diet. It's been a long 6 months.

Yes it has been a long 6 months, but a good 6 months. I have learned a lot and I am still learning. The hardest thing has been quitting drinking soda. I can say I haven't drank soda in 5 months. It feels great! I can only imagine what life is going to be like after surgey. Keep in touch

Wow! Thank you to every one of you for your kindness and reaching out to me. I appreciate the support.

Best of luck on your journey. I recently moved from Portland and miss it a lot. I find these boards helped me so much. Best wishes to all you new sleevers, saving room on the loser's bench for you all!

My surgery is also scheduled for the 11th!! I don't live in WA, but I would be happy to keep in touch via PM, email or text. We can go through it together! I am nervous and excited, but can't wait either.

Hi Jen. I would like that, thanks.

Thanks to the computer age we all live close to you! If your mixed emotions aren't normal, then you and I are both a little nutso. I'm having surgery next week and I have my brief moments of doubt but they are always followed by hours and hours of determined, confident resolve. I know I've made the right decision and my reasons for doing so are a mirror image of yours. You and I WILL succeed... Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hi there topgun. Let me know how it's going post surgery and of course how the surgery went.

Hi! Good luck to you! I DO live in WA and had my surgery in Federal Way by Dr. Srikanth. I had a complication post surgery, but everything ended up ok. I am 12 days post op and feel fantastic! 31 pounds gone forever! Let me know if you have any questions.