good morning all. I signed up a few days and have been scoping it all out. I decided to post because today is my surgery day. I finished my classes in Nov 2011 and im finally taking the plunge. I have 1,000 different emotions right now but there is turning back as of 7am.. reading everyone's postes and stories is very helpful and comforting!

I'm 31 and can't remember EVER being at a healthy weight. I have a 7 yr old that I need to be here for and set a way better example. my family is very supportive and for that I'm grateful! the only health issue I have is hypothyroidism and plantar fasciitis.. I'm excited for what the future has in store for me! please say a prayer for me and I'll gladly do the same.

Good luck! My prayers are with you! May you have a safe and speedy recovery.. God bless and tell us all about your experience!

Good luck and congratulations on making the decision to be a healthier you for you and your daughter! I know how you feel my daughter is 6. I pray for your speedy recovery.

Good luck !! Oh boi reading this got me to thinking my surgery is in the 21 st and your post is bringing me to reality .. Hope have speedy recovery

Good luck and a speedy and easy recovery. You are doing the right thing for you and your daughter. My surgery is Feb. 5th.

You will do great!!. Just remember walking is the better than medicine..only thing that worked for me when I had my surgery ..you will do great!.prayers your way!

Best of luck to you today and for a smooth recovery!

Good Luck!

Hoping everything went well ...

Everything went well! Thank you for all the support. I'm still here obviously! And today is better then yesterday. I was up and walking last night which really really helped. I'm still groggy from the pain meds and a little nauseous but I'm sipping my fluids. Ive met a few others here doing the same thing and that has helped me also. The nurses at St bernadines have been great! Thanks again everyone. Best of luck!

Amen!

Good luck