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[Sharon58 3]

I'm having surgery tomorrow. I'm getting a little nervous. I need some buddys!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Sharon, I know it is nerve wracking and exciting all at the same time. You'll be fine, you are taking the first step to a new way of life. Enjoy every step, take time to enjoy each time you go down a size. Have a friend or spouse, someone, point out people at the mall that are your size....because YOU will NOT see yourself as others see you, not for a long time, maybe never! I'm three years out and I still don't see it. I know I'm smaller, but when someone says "tiny" or "skinny" I almost look behind me and then the fat girl inside giggles!!! You won't believe the changes a year from now. Go to the store NOW, or on your way to the hospital and have someone take your picture. Then every month on your surgery 'date', have someone take your picture. After your one year anniversary picture, take the disposable camera and have the film developed. There is nothing like laying all those pictures, side by side and seeing the transformation! It is one of the things I'm so glad I did. I read about someone else doing it, right here on this forum!!! Good luck to you.....in 24 hours, you'll be on the "Loser's Bench" with the rest of us!!!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I'm having surgery tomorrow. I'm getting a little nervous. I need some buddys!

Welcome!

NtvTxn speaks wisdom. The only thing I'd add to what she said is that the worst part of everything to me was the first four days of the two-week preop diet. Yes, it was worst than the surgery. But I'm so glad I did it because it made it so that I wasn't feeling like I was dying from starvation.

I was just saying earlier that I *LOVE* eating less than a girl and feeling full.

It's gonna be great!

[PGee 318]

Welcome to VST......and best wishes on your surgery/recovery!