Surgery date August 22, 2001

I am scared, nervous and excited all at the same time.  I feel that I am mostly thankful,  that my surgery is in a month because when at the grocery store today I saw a women who was much larger than me and on a scooter and I kept staring at her not because of her weight, but because I saw myself in front of me if I do not have this surgery.  I am thankful that at my 285lbs I am still able to move, even though I tire quickly, I am only at the start of diabetes and my blood pressure is controlled by medicine.  If I don't have this surgery I too will not be able to walk soon, I am sure of it and that is not fair to my 6 year old or my husband.  This surgery is for all of us. 

con grats on your surgery, mine is sced at 1:15 on the same day! have a safe surgery and a speedy recovery!