Support Group

Oct 12, 2011

Ok, today I am feeling much better.... So much to "say"...

First an update:
Went for my follow up endosocopy on Tuesday.  The doctor did NOT find any lesions and that is one step in the right direction. Next week I will get the biopsy results back and if they are "clean", I am on track for RNY scheduled for 12/5.  Now.... IF its dirty, then I will have to do treatment and hold off on my surgery for awhile.
But I'll just claim my victory now and walk in the truth that all will be fine.

About my group: 
I went to the support group at my surgical hospital, CentraState Medical Center Freehold, NJ last night and I am so glad that I attended.  I was in an emotional funk and forced myself to go and how rewarding... They had a clothes exchange and I got some "new" clothes for me.  Grabbed a pair of jeans 3 sizes smaller... can't wait to fit in those, lol. 

After the meeting I "forced" myself to talk to 3 people. 
I have such a hard time in a group setting of individuals I don't know... The one lady had surgery late March of this year and 6 months out has lost 96lbs!! That's crazy... Kinda got me excited and hopeful... I spoke to a girl who is 9 days post-op and says she is so happy already.  It was a little uncomfortable but worth it, she has lost 26lbs.  Then I spoke with a girl scheduled for surgery  2wks after me and she hasn't decided which procedure yet.  

Just "net working and talking to women both pre-op and post-op really made me feel better. 
They say those groups become your life line... I think that's what "saved" me from myself yesterday...
Now I have pep in my step again and I'm all excited!!

Until next post... 

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