Happy, but getting freaked!

[PattiU 1]

Hi every body, the date August 8th, the time 6am, the place Atlantic City Medical Center NJ. I'm all ready, packed etc. bootcamp done. I know what is going to happen, but now it's getting real. I need you guys! I am excited to start my new life! and be healthy, I guess it's normal. Patti

[PattiCakes 0]

Congratulations Patti! I love your name! :confused:

~Patti

[Charlif761 0]

Hi Patti:

I know you must be scared. I am just starting this journey, and have a ways to go and am already nervous. I have never had a baby, never had a major illness and never had any kind of surgery.....I keep wondering why I want ot do this...then I look at pictures of the me who used to be 140 pounds and turn aorund to see someone I don't know staring back at me form the mirror...... I see pictures of my mom who died at 61 of congesitve heart failure and think that at 37, I could be dead in less than 25 years, and will probably make that timescale if I keep carrying this weight around... Why did you want to do this???

You made this decision for a reason, and you will be A-OK. If it helps, journal. And, of course, you can always come back here for support. When I get my surgery in a few months, I will come looking for you!

Big hugs.

Charlotte

[PattiU 1]

Thank you Patti & Charlotte,

When I think of my aunts, who were so much fun, and most died of complications of diabetes, it makes me know I am doing the right thing. It is so hot here, I wat to walk , but I will go to the pool instead and exercise. no time like the present. Patti

[Charlif761 0]

Good girl! You have my support. I will be thinking about you on the 8th when you are getting your surgery. I will be having my second doctors appointment on my way to joining the wonderful world of banding!!!!

[Nana~ 4]

Tomorrow is your day! Best of luck to you tomorrow, let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it

Welcome to LBT!

Nana~

[coyotegirl 3]

HI PATTI, WELCOME TO LBT!!

[Irish Girl 3]

Hey Patti,

I cried the morning of my surgery. But when I woke up, I was surprised that it was done. You are going to do fantastic. Welcome to bandland!!

[DonnaB 3]

Best wishes for a simple surgery and a quick recovery Patti!

Be sure to check in when you can to let us know how it went.

See you in Bandland.

[beachgirl 2]

Congratulations Patti,

Tomorrow you will start your new life and soon your new body.

You will do great. I've had more trouble getting a tooth pulled

than with this surgery. I wish you a very good and uneventful

surgery and recovery. Let us know when you feel up to it how

it went.