Surgery dates Feb 8-14 post here!

Hehehe Pamela - it is *very* nerve-racking to be so close, isn't it? Just spend a lot of time on these message boards and check out the library too. There is so much info here! For example, check out the New York forum here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/state-forums/NY/ and the library here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/lookup.phtml and if there are other things you're interested in, check out all the communities here on OH (obesityhelp.com): http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/list-all-communities.php ~~~~~~~~~~ Jenny in Jamaica Dr. Aceves; lap RNY; Feb 5 2005

I finally got my date today and I am excited and a little nervous. It's Feb 10 at 1pm at St David's Hospital in Austin. I can't believe they finally set the date. It has been a long road to get to this point but I have to remind myself that I didn't put all this weight on in a few days!! Hugs, Melinda

This is an excellent idea! I'm scheduled for surgery on Valentine's day. I'm nervous, scared, excited, anxious....you name it...good luck to all the February surgeries. Good thoughts and prayers for speedy recoveries and that all goes well. Jennifer

I think this is a great idea too!!!! I will be having open RNY on Feb. 8, 2005! Nervous and excited at the same time!!!! I waited 4 months to get a date, then I got a call on the 26th that I was scheduled for the 8th. Before it even sunk in, I was getting my PAT's done! Thanks for all the support on this page. I'll talk to all of you when we are on the losing side!!! Barbara Trifiro

Hello Jennifer, My surgery is scheduled for 2/14/05. A nice Valentine's day gift and anniversary - my wedding anniversary is on 2/12. Looking forward to the surgery, anxious but scared as well. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE... Dee

Whooo hooo!!! I got a call today and my surgery is scheduled for February 8th!!! I'm so excited, but so nervous! I'm really going to be trying to get my stuff together before then. My hubby will be off with me for about a week and a half, but I've seen how he dresses the kids when I'm not around and it ain't a pretty sight if ya catch my drift. God love em' Anyway, would love to meet people with my date so we can share stories ~Gina~

Hi! I need some help and love soon! I need an angel too! I'm kath from Tennessee and my surgery date is the 9th of Feb. in Nashville.I've actually gotten somewhat numb about everything. Is that normal? I am very overwhelmed too. My Mom has just recently hurt her ankle and she is bedridden. I am taking care of her, but at the same time I'm scared I won't be able to do all I need to do for myself. I actually don't know really where to begin. What's wrong with me? And why do some doctors have you do a liquid diet 1 week pre-op and others only 2 days pre-op? I really feel overwhelmed and need to just take a deep breath and start reading some info on pre op. Can anyone recommend anything? Thank you all. I've never felt so out of it! Brain-dead in Tn.luv, kath God Bless!

Hi Kath - I'm trying to stick to posting in my "own" week (Feb 1-7) but I couldn't resist your plea! Everything you're feeling is normal I think. The fact that different doctors do things differently is....well... just one of those things. Try spending some time reading in the library: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/lookup.phtml It's made up of questions people have asked here on OH, and the replies from lots of different people. Just type in a keyword (anxiety, emotions, numb, aftercare, anything) and read, read, read! ~~~~~~~~~~ Jenny in Jamaica Dr. Aceves; lap RNY; Feb 5 2005

Jenny ~ Thanks so much. I've just started posting, which I should have done a long time ago. but, we have had family hospital emergencies and I'm about to go nuts! But, thank you for the reference to the library. I have lost my sheet that tells what medication NOT to take 2 weeks prior to surgery. If you have any input here, I'd love it. Sorry for misunderstanding where to post, but thank you sweetheart! God Bless, luv, kath xoxoxo