Calling all 1/25/05 "surgery sisters & brothers"

Ok folks, those of us scheduled for 1/25 have begun the final countdown - 10 days to go. So here is my first question - what do you fear/dread the most about WLS? 2nd question - what are you looking forward to the most after WLS? Vickie J.

Since I posted the questions - I'll give my own responses. 1. For me, it is not dying - it is having some MAJOR complication (like a stroke) that leaves me a burden on my family. But surprisingly, I seem to be past the point of being afraid. I'm at peace with my decision. I truly believe my life is drastically hampered by my weight and will only get worse as time passes. I'm just ready to get on with it and leave the outcome in the hands of God & my surgeon. 2. To be able to do just about everything without so much pain & breathlessness. Also to be able to reduce the number of meds I take. Vickie J.

1/25/05 here!!! I dont have many fears. I know God brought me to and will bring me through it. My fear is having them stick that tube down my throat! lol. YUCK! That is the unpleasent thing about the surgery. I am a little uncomfortable with the J-Pratt being left in for 2 weeks. I heard it hurts like hell coming out. My thing I am looking forward to, is being small again. I was not always big. I was very small, but got big after childbirth, and even bigger after several failed weight loss attempts. Getting bigger and bigger. I want to be able to get on roller coasters at Kings Island with my new hubby this summer who has never been to an amusement park before. He is from another country. I want to enjoy my kids. I am a team mom for pee wee football. I want to enjoy doing that. I want to help my daughters dance team she is in. I want to enjoy being a newlywed...a mom. I have so many things I am looking forward to. With the assistance of sugery, I know it is no longer a dream. It will be a reality!

I am scheduled for 1/25/05 also. My only fear is death. I have accepted that God has lead me to this surgery and will take care of me no matter what happens. I know this sounds morbid but I am preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. After surgery I am looking forward to going up and down stairs without any pain or heavy breathing. And not sweating when it is only 70 degrees outside. Lisa M.

Hi, I'm also a "25th"... Oh I'm mainly worried about the pain, then after that complications. Of course I don't want to leave my 2 girls without a mother. What I'm looking forward to is feeling better....not trying to hide the fact that I'm so out of breath after bending over to tie my shoes. This one thing has nothing to do with physically feeling better but mentally...my sister in law is stick thin and I want a decent picture with her that doesn't look like I'm three of her... Oh and having a family portrait taken with my hubby and kids....Never had one..couldn't stand to look at the picture... Now I will....Thanks, StephX

I have severe arthritis which is why I'm having this surgery. Fear?? I would call it more apprehensive than afraid. I'm a little apprhensive about the initial period when I must exercise no matter how much pain there is. But I'm really looking forward to the freedom from some of the pain that hopefully this surgery will bring! Renewed LIFE!!

I fear a complication... a lady I know here had one on the day I was supposed to have my surgery... hits a bit close to home when that happens. I can't wait to be able to play with my son whenever he wants me to! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. 257 lbs./5' 4"/44.2 BMI Surgery Date: 1/19/05 No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Hi Vickie I am scheduled for Surgery on the 25th as well. The only thing I fear is a MAJOR complication that I would not recover from. But at the same time I have a real peace about my decision. What I am looking forward to is shopping in regular stores for clothes and doing what I want when I want, like going to a theme park and riding the rides! Best of luck to all. I can hardly wait to be on the loosing side. Terri

Hi my surgery is Jan. 25th too. I am afraid of screwing up this too like I have every diet. I am looking forward to being able to walk with a lot less pain. Here in Sunny Tucson 77* today MaryF.

Hi Vickie J, 1. I am most scared of dying and leaving my children without a mom. In addition, I also do not want to have any complications that may cause a problem for my family and my children. I have been told all the worst things about this realization I have come to and I am faithful that God will guide the way. 2. I want to be happy. I want to go on vacation with my family, take a family picture cause we don't have one. I use to love pictures but now I hated taking pictures. I want to go to amusement parks and not have to be ashamed to try the ride for fear of not fitting and embarracing my kids. But finally, I want to walk done the rode with my husband and feel happy about the way I look, cause he's very fine and women are always looking at him and I think they wonder why he's with me the fat chick! Arlette