Jess, sorry it's taken so long for me to sign your page. I didn't want to just write the usual good luck thingy and was taking my time to think about what I wanted to say. First of all, you are one of the first friends I made on this site. You have been there from the beginning of my journey. You have supported me thru finding a doc, choosing a surgery, complications after surgery, slow weight loss...everything. It means alot to me that you have been there as a friend. I know you have struggled trying to get this surgery. Maybe the time wasnt right before. Things happen when they are supposed to. But now is YOUR time. No more having to be jealous of everybody else having surgery and posting their losing numbers. You are going to join us on the losing side very shortly and I can't wait to welcome you! It is the beginning of a whole new life as you have been told so many times. It's hard to adjust to at first, but just hang in there and come to the room for support. You know we are all there for you. Soon you will be losing and feeling so much better physically and mentally. You will be able to do all the things you have been dreaming about for a long time. Even the simple things like fitting into restaurant booths and public toilets. Not to mention all the fun stuff like new clothes and amusement parks! I am so happy for you. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery. I'm sure you will do just fine. I know you have heard it so many times so you know to walk and sip and take chapstick to the hospital with you. I look forward to reading your first post op update. HUGS my friend! ~Snuggs