Surgery next week ....

[ChristyAZ 87]

Well my surgery date has arrived faster then I ever thought possible. This will be the 2nd date as my 1st was postponed by 3 months and I never thought the day would EVER get here .... and now I am quietly freaking out! It seems so real now. And kind of scary. And almost a sadness that I will never eat normal again. Well, normal for the plus sized me as I am now which really is not "normal". I find I am not so much concerned about the actual procedure as I am about what follows. I know that it will be worth it. The health benefits and the energy levels .... even the slimmed down woman I long to be, in cute clothes and able to actually cross my legs .... but I am still really nervous and apprehensive. Monday my co-workers are throwing me a little celebration and I have tons of support but I somehow feel crazy with all the OMG thoughts rattling around my head .... and then I feel shamed because I worked hard to get this thru the insurance and get all my tests and studies completed. I want this, but this is kinda scary. Ok, stopping whining now ...

[Cupcake 801]

First I would like to say congrats on your choice to be healthy, you got this, everyday will be a new adventure for you the unknown can be scary but trust me when I say this the new you is so worth it, I had no fear of the surgery and was like you afraid of the what after, but i had the best sleep ever as well as while I was recovery i was not in that much pain and i was burning the wheels off of my iv pole as I walk around the room. The rewards are so worth it, I was taking off all of my diabetic medications upon my release from the hospital and my blood pressure medications, I was even taken off of my high cholesterol medication within two weeks. I have been off all meds within two weeks of having my surgery on May 19 and I have more energy and feel great. I will keep a spot on the losers bench . keep us posted my friend and its great that you have supportive friends.

[Nancysgastricbypass 6]

That's great! My surgery is August 14th!

[ready2B 263]

Congratulations! How cool that your coworkers are so supportive and throwing you a celebration. I hear you about the OMG thoughts though and I don't even have a surgery date yet. I am sure as it gets closer, I'll do some more panicking! I'll be watching your progress since I won't be too far behind you. Good luck with everything!