The Day Before Surgery--a Poem

[serenity55 15]

'twas the day before surgery; I was kind of scared.

I wanted to be sure that I was prepared.

Two weeks of full liquids, last two days, clear ones;

My newfound lap band friends, coworkers, and dear ones.

I attended support groups and drank Protein shakes;

I hoped that I hadn't made any mistakes.

All my pre-op testing had finally been done,

And now the countdown to band day had begun.

I went to work trying to stay busy all day;

I wanted to keep all my worries at bay.

I've lost weight, that's great; but did my liver shrink?

What if, post-op, I don't get enough to drink?

Will I wake up in pain? Will I wake up at all?

Will I be anxious to walk round the halls?

Once the band is inside, will I know that it's there,

As we become partners, and this journey share?

Now all systems are go, everything is in place.

I'm nearing the finish line, at the end of the race.

I'll visit my friends on the lap band web site,

And hope I won't be overtaken by fright.

It's hard to believe that the day's finally here!

The hoops I've jumped through, the frustration, the fear.

At the end of this journey, there's a golden light

With hope for the future growing ever more bright.

[wendyg 0]

Wow, that really sums it up!! Very nice, good luck tomorrow!!

[serenity55 15]

Thank you, Wendy. For the well wishes and for the poem.

Debbie

[susietobig 0]

WOW that as a great poem it is nice that you have a gift to put so many of our thoughts and fears into words Good luck and my thoughts are with you:thumbup:

[Laweezmi 0]

Great poem! Best of luck to you!

[peachwood 0]

Enjoyed the poem. We both had surgery on the same day. How are you doing? I am fine - just sore at the incision site. :thumbup:Jane

[hotgrandma 0]

Hello that is a great peom it fits me right now i am having my surgery tomorrow i am a little scared but excited to. I am ready to begin my journey.

[serenity55 15]

Thank you, everyone.

Peachwood, I'm doing fine. Like you, I have soreness at the incision sites, and I'm so afraid I'll injure my port, for some reason. It's harder getting up, or shifting positions, that's when I feel the soreness. Keep in touch.

Hot Granma, I'm not sure if you're having surgery now, but let us know how it goes.

Good luck to all February bandsters!

Debbie