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I too really struggled with this life altering decision. I knew I would be abandoning one of my best friends, food. Heck, it's always there for me whenever I "need" it............. what a great friend it is. But then I realized it was not a friend, it is my master and I am it's slave. It does not care that I can barely fit into a movie seat, an amusement park ride, an airplane. It does not care that it makes me short of breath going up stairs. It does not care that I want to sleep and not dance. It does not care that I want to hide and not live. It does not care that the way the extra weight makes me feel makes me hide from love and loving realationships. I can lose weight, every person on earth can. But keeping it off, well, we all know that story. This is a tool to help me soar. This is a tool to get that monkey off my back. This tool will let me dance, and live, and love. It does not fix the problem, that ultimately is up to you. This procedure will help me to maintain portion control. It will help me to make healthier decisions. And the life and the QUALITY of my life will expand beyond my imagination. I don't want to die, and I know undergoing surgery is a risk. But I don't want to just half live anymore. Also being a nurse I know that I am killing myself slowly by not making this huge step. Ahead of me lies diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, vessels filling up with plaque, respiratory problems, hip and knee replacements, sleeping problems, and oh the list goes on. So it's my turn, in just four days! I can already see me on the other side! My confidence, my energy, my LIFE! You can only make this decision for you. The decision to really REALLY live. Don't keep those shackles on and don't let anyone keep you prisoner. Best of Luck! Heather

Anybody for July 28th? Arriving the 27th? I'd love to "meet" you on line and chat. Heather

My questions are these: How long does it take from the time you start the process (Submit the inquiry form) until you have a surgery date? How many weeks pre-op are you doing the modified diet? How many days before and after surgery are you there? Is there anyone post-op who would agree to be a buddy to be able to ask questions to and get advice from? Thanks in advance!