Feeling Scared..

[Majj 0]

I have my appointment in just over 2 hours fist with the dietician then the specialist ..I feel very very scared ..I know I need to do this for my health but it doesn`t take away the fear ..

wish me luck hopefully I will feel better after the visit.....

[JeweI 2]

Good luck. It is scary. I remember telling myself surgery is a huge risk to get my health back. Now I know it was worth the risk. My body is already reacting to the new life.

[meandtheboys 8]

I think your fears are totally natural. I had those feelings too. While I'm less than 3 weeks out and don't have a lot of experience, just take deep breaths and listen and ask lots of questions - every question that comes to mind. Once you get answers to your satisfaction make your decision with full and accurae information.I'm happy with my decision to move forward and just be sure you can live with whatever you decide! Best of luck to you!!!

[Majj 0]

Thankyou both ...Well I have a date 24th February ...

9 DAYS !!!!!! I could have said no thats too soon but figured after talking to both dietitian and surgeon it was the best way for me to go , even though I am still scared I know I can`t loose the weight without this step I have tried and tried for 20 plus years and have been thinking along these lines for at least 2yrs.. Its now or never, so Optifast for me from tomorrow and I must try to be possitive......

Good night off to read all my notes....

I also got a GREAT compliment from the doctor , he said he wouldn`t have guessed I was in my 60`s... I said thats because my fat has pushed out my wrinkles when I loose weight I`ll probably look like a prune... he had a laugh...(I hope I don`t ....end up looking like a prune)

[JeweI 2]

I had my surgery pretty quick too. They would have scheduled it earlier but I wanted to wait till the semester was over. Congrats on begining your new life.

[Majj 0]

Thankyou...I book into the hospital tomorrow and see the anethesiologist Friday ...scary its so quick but the sooner its over and I am out and starting my new life the better ....

[KarenIn 2]

Thankyou...I book into the hospital tomorrow and see the anethesiologist Friday ...scary its so quick but the sooner its over and I am out and starting my new life the better ....

Wow! You got a date so quickly. Congradulations! I will be thinking about you. Keep in touch, and let us know how you are doing. We want to hear about your success.

Best Wishes

Karen

[Majj 0]

Thanks Karen.....

I know its going to be a hard road I sit here thinking can I do it ..can I give up all those foods I love .....

I need to get healthy I need to do this I want to do this but can I...??? I love all the things I shouldn`t sweets/Cakes/Crisps a life without them its going to be tough......

[Majj 0]

Saw the anethesist , I checked out fine ,he told me I can compare the surgery (pain) to having my Gall Bladder out so I am not worried too much about that now (as I was fine after that proceedure, so I hope he is right)..

He was nice a solid big (Not fat) man and he said he considered having the band while ago himself ,but has lost his weight , he said I will be happy with the results and will wonder why I didn`t get it sooner...it will probably reduce my BP and my arthiritis will be better with less weight (which I knew BUT it was nice to hear someone say he thinks I am making the right decission)...

Lets hope all runs smooth and I don`t have any of the bad things that can happen go wrong...

Still coping with the Optifast diet , can`t say I`m not hungry but I am coping ....

[Majj 0]

Only 5 days on Optifast and I am so hungry ...No way will I eat but I feel so tired ...I just think sleeping is a way to stop me thinking of being hungry.....

I am only on day 5 and only have to last till Wednesday for my Op. so I am luckier than a lot who are on the Optifast for weeks...I guess I will really be hungry when I have the op with liquids for the first week or two ...Oh well!! I`ll just think of those Kilos coming off ..I feel thinner but won`t weigh myself daily as I get dissapointed if the scales don`t move .....when I do weigh myself I will sure be updating my ticker line so you will all know.......

I hope everyone is going well with their change whether its pre Op or Post Op..............

Have a Great Weekend.....

[Majj 0]

Got to be at the hospital at 6.45am tomorrow so Off to bed nill by mouth from 3am so will have a nice big drink of Water .......

Hopefully all will be well and I`ll check back in Thursday evening or Friday depending if I stay the extra night....

Fingers crossed ...

I was thinking maybe I should have waited till after EASTER ...just think of those Easter eggs I won`t be able to eat .. (kidding)

see you all soon..........

[Majj 0]

No Problems to date , came home Thursday slept lots was tired and sore...

Well saw the dietitian today,(she works with the surgeon all in the same clinic) alls going well...

Thursday I can start Blended stuff, so might Make Curried chicken and blend me up a meal on Thursday night ...sounds Yuk ! but after Optifast, Soup and juice it will be something ,I can also blend up spaghetti bol, or Baked Beans ,have a soft poached egg plus I can also start to have porridge or a weetbix in the morning , some Yougarts, pureed fruit and custards.... Its at least a bit more variety.

Still just the 7 kilos lost since before the surgery but she said that for sure I would be loosing fat its just with all the liquids I am rehidrating whatever that is :? and not to worry about the scales for a while just to get the eating right, so as I don`t get a blockage and cause vomiting in the first 6 weeks its important so the stitches holding the band stay put..(of course you all know this..) :biggrin:

Back to see her in 2 weeks then I should go onto real food (I hope) , Can`t wait to be on normal foods even if its just small amounts.

I have a small Band 10ml with a fill limit of 7mls (I think thats what she said) , guess an appointment will get made for that next visit (at 6weeks)....

Off to bed , Have a great week all feeling heaps better not sore much at all now.....

Marion.xx

[KarenIn 2]

No Problems to date , came home Thursday slept lots was tired and sore...

Well saw the dietitian today,(she works with the surgeon all in the same clinic) alls going well...

Thursday I can start Blended stuff, so might Make Curried chicken and blend me up a meal on Thursday night ...sounds Yuk ! but after Optifast, Soup and juice it will be something ,I can also blend up spaghetti bol, or Baked Beans ,have a soft poached egg plus I can also start to have porridge or a weetbix in the morning , some Yougarts, pureed fruit and custards.... Its at least a bit more variety.

Still just the 7 kilos lost since before the surgery but she said that for sure I would be loosing fat its just with all the liquids I am rehidrating whatever that is :? and not to worry about the scales for a while just to get the eating right, so as I don`t get a blockage and cause vomiting in the first 6 weeks its important so the stitches holding the band stay put..(of course you all know this..) :w00t:

Back to see her in 2 weeks then I should go onto real food (I hope) , Can`t wait to be on normal foods even if its just small amounts.

I have a small Band 10ml with a fill limit of 7mls (I think thats what she said) , guess an appointment will get made for that next visit (at 6weeks)....

Off to bed , Have a great week all feeling heaps better not sore much at all now.....

Marion.xx

Hi Majj I am so glad to hear that everything went well with your surgery and you are feeling good. Now you are on your way to looking great and feeling even better. I look forward to seeing those new lower numbers on your tracker.

Good Luck!

Karen

[sandi2004 2]

No Problems to date , came home Thursday slept lots was tired and sore...

Well saw the dietitian today,(she works with the surgeon all in the same clinic) alls going well...

Thursday I can start Blended stuff, so might Make Curried chicken and blend me up a meal on Thursday night ...sounds Yuk ! but after Optifast, Soup and juice it will be something ,I can also blend up spaghetti bol, or Baked Beans ,have a soft poached egg plus I can also start to have porridge or a weetbix in the morning , some Yougarts, pureed fruit and custards.... Its at least a bit more variety.

Still just the 7 kilos lost since before the surgery but she said that for sure I would be loosing fat its just with all the liquids I am rehidrating whatever that is :? and not to worry about the scales for a while just to get the eating right, so as I don`t get a blockage and cause vomiting in the first 6 weeks its important so the stitches holding the band stay put..(of course you all know this..) :w00t:

Back to see her in 2 weeks then I should go onto real food (I hope) , Can`t wait to be on normal foods even if its just small amounts.

I have a small Band 10ml with a fill limit of 7mls (I think thats what she said) , guess an appointment will get made for that next visit (at 6weeks)....

Off to bed , Have a great week all feeling heaps better not sore much at all now.....

Marion.xx

Glad the soreness is minimal, and yes, the food choices are limited but you can do it. Just little bits, slowly and plenty of fluids between meals. Be sure to stay in touch with all of us and let usknow how you're doing- or ask any questions, or just comment on what's going on. You have a big cheering section so use us! I'm here to help.

[Majj 0]

Thanks Karen and Sandi...

I feel more human this morning after a nice bowl of porridge for break fast and a cuppa coffee 45 mins later , not so much like an invalid on liquid....... :w00t: each day seems to be better and better looking forward to the future and my new life ..

Thankyou all for being here...