Waiting Sucks!

[moodswingangel 1]

Hey Everyone,

I'm Erin from Portland Oregon. I started this process in November and am having surgery in two - four weeks. I'm on the pre op diet, which is going great. I don't have a date scheduled yet and its keeping me up at night. I'm excited, nervous, eager.........and awake! I find sleeping is exceptionally difficult right now. I'm having surgery at the Oregon Weight Loss Center with Emma Patterson. I can't wait to have my surgery scheduled. I'm ready to get this done and start my new life.

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I know is hard to wait, I was very anxious waiting to get a date as well prior my surgery,but try to stay calm,try to read about how to eat healthy after the sleeve,this forum has a lot of great info. Good luck!!!

[lsereno 2,525]

Boy, do I remember the antsy wait for a surgery date.

Now is a good time to stock up on stuff for post surgery, like a cute nightie, robe, and slippers. Clean the house with some of that nervous energy and dig out those too-small clothes (who doesn't have at least one box of them?) and get them ready to try on post-surgery. Buy a couple of books to read and some nice lip gloss and lotion. If you don't have a food scale yet, I highly recommend getting one. Weighing is the most accurate way to measure your food. I also used a shot glass and teeny spoon and bowl for my drinks and meals in the first few weeks.

One thing I wish I hadn't stocked up on so much is food- a lot of what I bought pre-surgery I just didn't want post-surgery.

Good luck to you!

Lynda

[moodswingangel 1]

Thanks Ladies.........I will try to focus my energy on pre surgery stuff. I love new pj's! Great way to treat myself.

[Loki 0]

I just joined this site and have been a lurker on here reading everyone's concerns and triumphs. I haven't had a date set yet, I am going to my 1st dr visit on 3/29 but I attended a seminar about the different surgeries and the risk and benefits of each. Good luck on your waiting and I plan on 'lurking' on your post's to see how everything goes!

[Looking Ahead 239]

My date is June 25. Ive cried and smilef so much this past week feeling the date will never get here and even if it does what if i dont lise the 130 lbs... Just stressed. So much my anxiety keeps my stomach upset 24/7. Im a lurker right there with you. . Angie