In a matter of hours I will finally be joining the ranks of the Sleevers and taking my seat on the losers bench.

It has been a long journey to get this far, but in the process I have learned a lot, and am at peace with my decision. Two years ago I had pretty much lost hope and couldn't imagine being able to do something as simple as kicking the Diet Coke habit.

I wanted to thank everyone on this board to helping me to get this far. I am eager to come back at the beginning of my new life.

Wish me luck.

In a matter of hours I will finally be joining the ranks of the Sleevers and taking my seat on the losers bench.

It has been a long journey to get this far, but in the process I have learned a lot, and am at peace with my decision. Two years ago I had pretty much lost hope and couldn't imagine being able to do something as simple as kicking the Diet Coke habit.

I wanted to thank everyone on this board to helping me to get this far. I am eager to come back at the beginning of my new life.

Wish me luck.

Good luck sweetie ! You'll come thru like a champ!

Wishing you luck and happiness on your surgery. Who is doing your surgery at Georgetown?

Wishing you luck and happiness on your surgery. Who is doing your surgery at Georgetown?

Dr. Weiss. He seems to be excellent. I hope he is getting a good night's sleep tonight.

I am home and in my own bed. I feel like now the real adventure begins.

Hoping your feeling OK.

Hoping your feeling OK.

I have had a great recovery. I couldn't be happier. My major challenge is getting in my fluids. That has been the biggest challenge so far.

Today was the first day I have done a significant amount of exercise. We finally opened the pool and I was able to swim for the first time since surgery,

It's going to be a great summer.