Going to have surgery March 29 with Dr.Garcia. Bought tickets last night and am flying in the day of surgery. I'm anxious but know this is what I have to do.

I have 4 little boys, 1,2,5&7 and at 50 years old (yes, 50!) I'm having trouble keeping up with them. But mostly I want to be health to see my grandchildren someday. Right now I can barely walk from joint pain. Sigh. But I really feel hope.

I'm really starting to mourn the loss of my relationship with food. I know it sounds melodramatic, but do you know what I mean?and although I have a partner who supports me getting the surgery I don't think there's going to be much help once I get home. What I get is, "I went on a fly fishing trip 3 days after I had my gall bladder out. Laparoscopic surgey is no big deal."

This forum has been so helpful for me especially since I'm not telling anyone except one friend who lives far away-she has a lap band that transformed her life and is very supportive.

I know that we all are struggling here in one way or another. Please know that I read your posts and am sending a hug your way.

Deborah in Iowa

I will be here to support you Deborah. We will be sleeve buddies forever. How could we not. We are sharing a huge life changing experience together. I understand the relationship with food. It's gonna be a tough one. We will get through it. I'm am ready to get it over with. This anticipation is getting to me.

March 29th

Dr. Garcia in TJ Mexico