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chance2lv 24 years, 10 months ago

Hi Kathryn, Hon, you are about to take a scary step to a healthy life. Don't separate yourself into different people....Kathryn is just that..Kathryn - and if you can NOT stop it...try "Healthy Kathy" vs "Unhealthy Kathy" There are a ton of individuals here how support everyone on this site...and most importantly, you are not alone!! Luv Ya Karan...Post-op - 6 days

Melissa C. 24 years, 10 months ago

Kathryn - I just read your post on the message board. I wanted to let you know that your weight has been playing tricks on your mind. Having excess weight can be depressing. I can bring you down and reiforce low-self esteem. I know because I was where you are now. You are doing something so curageous and brave for your health and well-being. (That includes your mental well being too). You think that you will mourn the loss of your "fat" self, but you won't. The surgery is on your stomach not on your brain. You will still be you. You might morn eating the way you do now, I sure did for the first 2-3 week, but you will get past it. You will be stronger for this, and strenghth is beauty. The only person who needs to validate you is you. And it sounds like to me you have found your path in this surgery. I wish good luck to you, and enjoy every moment of the journey you are about to embark on. It is a remarkable one. - Melissa

Danine N. 24 years, 11 months ago

I see you have your date! WOW! I think I could just scream from the mountaintops for you!! Oh Kathryn, it is wonderful news. I will be following you closely, of course, with white light and special sprinkles of healing dust. If you can do it, I can do it. (((((KAT)))))

MaryAnn W. 24 years, 11 months ago

Kathryn I am so thrilled for you. If anyone deserves a prompt surgery date its you. Hopefully the nurses in my area will settle their strike and I can be right behind you.

Carol F. 24 years, 11 months ago

Congrats!!! I am so happy for you. June 20th. That is my big day also. We can cross the threshold together. CarolF

kcanges 24 years, 11 months ago

I have waited so long to post to my very own surgery page. Ok, not as long as some I know. I just want to announce that I have a date, 6/20. I am still in shock. I can not thank everyone here enough for what they've done so far and the journey is just beginning.