Hello, 2nd try, had trouble posting message the other day

February 27, 2004

Hi, My name is Dana. First time posting, I just did a reply and it

worked so trying to send this again.

I am currently living in Fort Benning, GA.

My hubby is a soldier here in the Army.

I am going through military insurance to do this surgery. I have

been working on this since last Oct. It has been one of the most

emotional rides I have had in my life so far. The paperwork alone, I

guess most of you would know. But...I just got all my approvals done

and though I don't have an official date yet, I see my surgeon on

3/19. The time frame they have given me with just a few routine

checks left it should be done around the end of April (I hope).

I have been blessed to be pretty healthy considering my weight (285)

but have done all there is to be done and now am so ready to do

this, I would be lying to say I'm not nervous but really feel I have

learned enough so far (always more to learn too) and feel confident

that this will be the chance and change to commit to a new me.

I have really not gotten to know anyone who has done this (just few

in passing) but no one has really seemed to get to know me. I have

not found any support groups yet in my area either. I have researched

it extensively online and with my Dr.s and Psychologist. My neighbor

suggested this (searching for online groups) so here I am. Just the

little I have read so far has been helpful, and the website, oh my

gosh, I can't wait to have some time to go through that.

I look forward to getting involved with this group as well.

I guess I've typed plenty, hopefully not too much.

Dana, 36yo, 285, also a March B-day (22nd)

February 27, 2004