Surgery Date...friday the 18th

[Firecallie 2]

I'm scheduled for Friday and kind of freaking out. I'm so scared, it's like what if i regret it, what if i get depressed, what if i never feel healthy again. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I hate this feeling.

["with the band" 1]

Jini -

don't freak out - I know it is normal - but really there is no reason. You will be fine. Think all of the positive thoughts of all the positive reasons you are doing this for yourself.

I will be thinking about you and hoping you have a speedy recovery.....67 lbs. is not that much to lose and I am sure that you thought about this long and hard before deciding to do this.

Try to regain some of those thoughts = and try to be hopeful.

Let us know how you are doing. take care - nancy

[queenbeeoffour 0]

You are going to be great - I'll be able to give you some extra reassurance on Tuesday afternoon when I get home!!

The only thing to lose is weight!! You have everything to gain - a healthy life, new clothes. Not to mention friendship with this fabulous group of bandsters!

[chichigirl 1]

Go ahead and get the screaming, regretting and depression out of your system now. Then after you have the surgery, all of these issues will be resolved :-]

Well, I guess it's really not that easy, but not every one has feelings of regret, I never did, even to this day.

As for the depression, just realize it's not real and it's not permanent, it's simply a side effect of the anesthesia, nothing more. These things are temporary at best and if you are feeling overwhelmed, we're hear for you always.

Take care and God Bless!

Cindy

[dezbus1 0]

oh the depression, the thought of what did I do to myself. Lucky for me that my partner and I had it togeather so we have each other to lean on. This site has been such a big help to us, I was happy to learn that depression was part of it. lol Hang in there we will get through this.

[Cloeymn36 0]

Hi.

I totally understand. I'm preparing for surgery but can't have it until January and I'm nervous already myself. It's such a huge life change and the one huge obstacle I've had in my life I'm actually doing something pretty radical to deal with. How will I cope? How will I react? How will I deal with the newness, the pain, the recovery without my best friend???? What if I don't lose weight? What if ? What if?

So I tell myself...oh SHUT UP. hee hee

[starrlighter 0]

Jini, I am scheduled for nov 16th. I'll be just ahead of you. It will be great in a few days, don't worry. Ill be glad after it is behind me and I know you will be too. I've done my research and this is what i believe i need to help me, so i am ready. Good luck on your surgery and keep posting. It will be a very rewarding journey. Keep a positive attitude and say a prayer.

[Shari Lou 0]

I am not quite at the AAWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHH place but close.

I have been on liquids for the past 3 days. not clear mind you but you can blend just about anything to go through a straw with a little chicken broth.

My advise is to speak positive words about the outcome of your surgery. Give you ears something good to listen to, your brain will respond.

Blessings,

[Firecallie 2]

You are all fantastic, thank you so much. The more I read the less nervous I become. Goodluck on your surgery starrlighter! Let us know how everything turns out!

Jini

[StephanieRaye 0]

Mine is Thursday Jini- and I think we'll be just fine! I too, have been having cold feet, but I really can't pinpoint on what exactly is scaring me. I just want it to be over! Good luck on Friday.