New to this site... a little overwhelming

[A_NEW_START2014 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am seeing my surgeon in 2 days to go over the final instructions and book my surgery. I'm hoping for 11/21.To say I'm nervous is an understatement but I know this has to happen! I would love to talk with others who have had or are going to have the bypass surgery. I am also having hiatal hernia and gallbladder done at the same time (honestly that's how this all started) and if I could find others who've had that as well that would be even better.

Please send me a message as it seems the easiest way to communicate here (so far).

Thanks so much and I wish you all happiness and success!

[Jonathan Blue 311]

Good luck with the surgery coming up. I strongly suggest you check out my blog. The link is below. I have a series of posts on there that I just finished up about how I prepared for surgery. There are posts dedicated specifically to how I prepared my body, my mind, and my soul. This is an amazing journey you are going through and I think those stories will help you tremendously.

It is a good thing you are nervous too. That is how I know you are ready to handle the surgery. Honestly, I would be more concerned if you weren't nervous at all. That tells me that you fully understand what you are about to do. The experiences, both good and bad, and you are ready for them. I commend you on being that ready.

I did not have anything other than the bypass done. However I would love to help you out in any way that I can. Links on how to get in touch with me are below. If you have any questions at all, I urge you to let me know. I am an open book and will do whatever I can to help you through this amazing journey. I am so excited for you!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@A_NEW_START2014 Congrats and best wishes on your journey! I had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my bypass and I don't feel like it changed the experience very much from what I hear about others who only have bypass. I know that the hernia symptoms I had (pain in chest when straining, reflux) it's all gone.

You have a TON of resources here on the site where you can get all kinds of information and support. You have found the right spot!!!

[carolk36 142]

Just wanted to say welcome and best of luck to you!

Carol

[NLT1488 0]

I'm new to Carol so hi..I'm four weeks out an still learning myself.