My VS surgery is in less than 24 hours and this has been an emotional week! I feel very excited and a bit nervous. The impending surgery has forced me to face the reality that my relationship with food is ending, and for ten years all I have wanted is that. Now that I am getting it, it shook me up a bit! But all in all I am grateful for the experiences I have had these last ten days. But mostly, I am so amazed at the hearts of the people that are commenting on this site. You have no idea how much you have helped me prepare. I have been laughing and at times crying and learning from all of you. Wow - I'm so impressed. The wishes of good luck and the advice you all give to each other do my heart good. I survived this week being uplifted by the people here. Thanks everyone!! Cant wait to be on the other side of surgery.

TwyBaby, so happy for you that you are about to embark on your journey! Best wishes to you for your surgery!! See you on the sleeved side! :-) please let us know how you are as soon as you feel up to it.

_{I WAS REALLY WORRIED ABOUT THAT FOOD RELATIONSHIP BUT I HAVE FOUND THAT I DON'T MISS IT AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT I WOULD. I STILL LIKE FOOD, I HAVE THINGS I LIKE, BUT I JUST DON'T HAVE TO HAVE SO MUCH OF IT AND THAT MAKES ME FEEL REALLY GOOD. FOOD HAS BEEN MY DRUG OF CHOICE FOR A LONG TIME BUT I AM OK HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH IT. GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME!!}