Hi, My Name Is Lori And I'm Overweight...

[loriK2012 0]

...my surgery date is 4/11/12 in Edmonds, WA. I'm excited but a little scared too. Hope that's normal. I decided to do this because my health is important to me. I want to improve the quality of my life. I hope there are others on this board who are nearby...I live in Renton and I go up to Edmonds often. New friends would be appreciated. Anyone out there? I'd love to give/recieve support.

[christine50 9]

It is great. I did mine 24 days ago. The hardest thing is changing the way you think. I still go to the kitchen and look and I am not even hunger nor can i EAT. The diet is the hardest. The Protein intake is hard. Just read other post It made me feel better. Good luck

[Doreykn 113]

I had mine done in October 2011... Best thing I ever did! Good luck with your journey!

[Jen K 20]

My surgery is also scheduled for the 11th!! I don't live in WA, but I would be happy to keep in touch via PM, email or text. We can go through it together! I am nervous and excited, but can't wait either.

[emily_0192010 168]

...my surgery date is 4/11/12 in Edmonds, WA. I'm excited but a little scared too. Hope that's normal. I decided to do this because my health is important to me. I want to improve the quality of my life. I hope there are others on this board who are nearby...I live in Renton and I go up to Edmonds often. New friends would be appreciated. Anyone out there? I'd love to give/recieve support.

Good luck Lori!! It is most definitely normal to be scared and excited and anxious and happy and sad (yes, sad... you are giving up a big part of you, even if it is to gain something wonderful), etc etc. I believe all of us rollercoaster sometimes. I personally found the time between receiving my date and the surgery to be the hardest part (emotionally).

I don't live near you, but you made a great choice getting on these boards. The people here are amazing and so non-judgmental and friendly. Stick around and you'll probably fall in love with them like I did These people were/are my support group (I couldn't get to one physically due to transportation/time) and I am so thankful for them!

Again, congrats and it will be here before you know it!

[Disneytikifan 21]

Congratulations, my date is april the 10th. I am nervous but excited as well. Good Luck!

[topgun 63]

Thanks to the computer age we all live close to you! If your mixed emotions aren't normal, then you and I are both a little nutso. I'm having surgery next week and I have my brief moments of doubt but they are always followed by hours and hours of determined, confident resolve. I know I've made the right decision and my reasons for doing so are a mirror image of yours. You and I WILL succeed... Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Furby036 60]

Hi Lori, I have not yet had my surgery. I have to do the 6 month supervised diet. I have 2 months left woohoo. I live in warrenton, Oregon. I'm two months away and I am scared but excited at the same time. I just keep thinking what it is going to be like after surgery. Good luck! Keep in touch.

[MeShell MyBelle 0]

Hi Lori' date=' I have not yet had my surgery. I have to do the 6 month supervised diet. I have 2 months left woohoo. I live in warrenton, Oregon. I'm two months away and I am scared but excited at the same time. I just keep thinking what it is going to be like after surgery. Good luck! Keep in touch.[/quote']

Hello Lori I'm new to good luck on your surgery. Furby036 we should have ours about the same time may 11th will be my 6 month supervised diet. It's been a long 6 months.

[Furby036 60]

Hello Lori I'm new to good luck on your surgery. Furby036 we should have ours about the same time may 11th will be my 6 month supervised diet. It's been a long 6 months.

Yes it has been a long 6 months, but a good 6 months. I have learned a lot and I am still learning. The hardest thing has been quitting drinking soda. I can say I haven't drank soda in 5 months. It feels great! I can only imagine what life is going to be like after surgey. Keep in touch

[loriK2012 0]

Wow! Thank you to every one of you for your kindness and reaching out to me. I appreciate the support.

[Swimmer 199]

Best of luck on your journey. I recently moved from Portland and miss it a lot. I find these boards helped me so much. Best wishes to all you new sleevers, saving room on the loser's bench for you all!

[loriK2012 0]

My surgery is also scheduled for the 11th!! I don't live in WA, but I would be happy to keep in touch via PM, email or text. We can go through it together! I am nervous and excited, but can't wait either.

Hi Jen. I would like that, thanks.

[loriK2012 0]

Thanks to the computer age we all live close to you! If your mixed emotions aren't normal, then you and I are both a little nutso. I'm having surgery next week and I have my brief moments of doubt but they are always followed by hours and hours of determined, confident resolve. I know I've made the right decision and my reasons for doing so are a mirror image of yours. You and I WILL succeed... Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hi there topgun. Let me know how it's going post surgery and of course how the surgery went.

[Hip2bfit 3]

Hi! Good luck to you! I DO live in WA and had my surgery in Federal Way by Dr. Srikanth. I had a complication post surgery, but everything ended up ok. I am 12 days post op and feel fantastic! 31 pounds gone forever! Let me know if you have any questions.