ScooterMama

I am brand new to this forum. I have just sent in all my paperwork to the Bariatric Coordinator RN who will schedule all the pre-op Dr visits. I am 54 yrs old, will have surgery done by Dr. Sufficool in Rapid City, SD. At first I was so excited, now I'm terrified. I have had 8 other surgeries (not weight related) in my life & get more scared with each one. I keep thinking about how I will feel, all the things I'll be able to do, all the health problems I can kiss goodbye when I lose the weight. I'm just flat scared of the surgery (will it go right? will I throw up? will I be allergic to the band? will I be able to stick to the various diets?). What a worry wart I am! :thumbup:

Hey, that's great! Yes, enough is enough. I need to focus on that fact that this is something good for my body. This forum will definitely help me gain some confidence!!

Yes, I can really identify with feeling lost & confused. I am trying to exercise some control over the situation by looking over recipes for this & getting geared up for cooking post surgery. I have a family & worry about keeping the food coming to them while I'm struggling with this new way of eating for me. Then I think, lots of folks have been through this & done just fine. So, excuse my ignorance, but how do I "message" you? I am not computer illiterate in general, just when it comes to social stuff like these forums, blogging, facebook, stuff like that I don't have a clue.:thumbup: