8 days until my surgery

[lilafowler]

If I don't make it I want you all to know that I've loved chatting with you. Everyone here is fun/fantastic/evil/snarky and I love it.

LOL-I don't really think I'm going to not make it (at least I HOPE). I just kind of wanted some words of encouragement that I am doing the right thing because right now I am SO SCARED.

[peekay]

Surgery is always scary. What kind are you having?

[loveday]

What are you having done? Mine is on the 26th of this month. It's been over 20 years since I've been under the knife, so to speak. I'm in the same boat. Gah.

Also, you can do eeeetttt!

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it will all be great. good luck and congratulations.

[lilafowler]

I'm having weight loss surgery-a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I'm going to have a tiny banana shaped stomach. I've been going through the program for the last year and so far have lost 30 pounds though diet-so the surgeons/nutritionists/nurses think this is a good indicator that I will be successful after surgery. I'm also having my wonky gallbladder removed (thank goodness because I am done with these gallbladder attacks!)

I'm doing this because I want to be with Eleanor for a LONG time and be a good example to her as she grows up. I also don't want her to have to deal with having a "Gilbert Grape Mom" lol.

[missyny]

Lila! I have been thinking about you sooo much lately!!!!
I completely 100% understand where you're at with your daughter and I wish you nothing but the VERRRRRRY BEST! You are brave and awesome and I congratulate you on your already 30lbs lost! GREAT JOB!!!!!

oxo
Missy

[bonquiqui]

Good luck! You will do great

[lilafowler]

Thanks everyone!

MISSY!!!! xoxo

[vajeana]

Thinking of you! You'll do awesome!

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Everything is going to be fine! You have a great surgeon at a geat hospital! I'm so excited for you!