Cant beleive that the count down has begun, really begun. I am going to join my looser of a husband, and stop fighting the scales. I have surgery booked for 25 March, 26 days and cant wait. My husband had surgery 3 years ago and I have now come to the conclusion that I cant do another diet, oh they work so well, but the yo yo gain has taken its toll for the last time. For all the blogs, stories, life changes I have read, I know this isnt the easy way out as I felt it was for Murray, but infact a total change of life.

I am lucky that I dont have as far to go as most people I have watched and viewed profiles from, but for me the battle has to come to an end, and this is a better solution than all the alternatives.

Karen,

Hello and welcome to our neighborhood !
Time will go by quickly. Read as much as you can
before your surgery. Preparation is key.

Hello Karen and welcome to the neighborhood! I am glad that you found us and hope that you will take full advantage of all that this website has to offer. You are so fortunate to have someone so close to you that has had surgery. Your husband can help you through the bumps and questions and be there to support you. Best of luck in your preparation for surgery and I hope we see you here often.

Karen,
Welcome to the neighborhood!
If you don't mind, I'll add you to my WLS prayer list for March 25.

Best wishes for an uneventful surgery.

Hi Karen,

Welcome and I will be hoping your surgery goes smoothly for you. I think it is great you have your husband to help you and cheer you on!! Such experience, so close, perfect!!

Hi Welcome!

Congratulations on taking such a positive step for yourself
You'll be on the melting side soon!

Hi
I am not sure that I am hitting the right buttons, or writing in the write place, but I am really overcome with the response and support that I have had from my post.
I so want the next 24 days to speed by, I am sick of trying to find something to wear to work everyday, cant beleive how uncomfortable I feel, and how hard the most simple things to do have become.
I havent told anyone but ppl here, my husband and surgeon that I am doing this. I have applied for leave from work without an explanation. This is my journey for me, and I dont want to have any negative feedback.
I have had one surgeon go on about ppl with a body mass under 55 just needing to get of their ass and get control of themselves. Well, I would like to see him add 5 kg, it would be as hard for him as most ppl loosing 10kg.
I am truely thankful for the support and for ppl sharing their journey. I know this isnt an easy solution, but if it was easy then everyone would be doing it.
Again, thank you
Karen

Welcom home Karen! You'll love it here! Hope the wait and the weight go quickly!

Woohoo another Kiwi!

Welcome Karen to this wonderful neighbourhood. You'll really enjoy it here. So who is doing your op? I had mine with David Schroeder in July 07. Good luck with your journey and we look forward to hearing all about it and supporting you all the way.

Barbara from Napier

WELCOME Karen!

Sounds like you have a great plan and a husband to help guide you through it.....not to mention a neighborhood of special ppl to help you and support you as well!

You will be glad you took this route...and just start dreaming of ALL the fabulous things you and your husband will be doing together....and THEN SOME! <wink>

So hang in there...stick around....get to know us and let us get to know you!

Keep us updated too!

Julie aka: Sunshine of the HOOD!

Congratulations, Karen! It's nice you have your husband's experience to help you through, even though yours will be unique to you! And it's nice that you found us too. My husband needs this as much, or more, than I do; but I was the one with diabetes, so I went first. I hope I can be as supportive to him when he has the surgery as he has been for me. He's been a gem . . except when he sneaks out to grab a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese!

Jean

Welcome Karen! My date is about two and a half weeks after yours on April 15th, so I'll be anxious to hear all about your experience!