nervous, nervous, nervous

Well, my surgery date is 2-28-05. We sent my approval letter week b-4 last, got approved last week, set surgery date yesterday. I can't believe it is happening so fast. I've been putting it off for so long. It is 4:48 am and I feel like I have been up all night. Pretty much have been. Don't know if I can stand 12 days of nervous, sleepless nights. I am so afraid I won't be able to find things I can eat or drink, being so picky all my life. Meat and potatoes for me, not many veggies and all starches. I know this is something I have to do, and it has not been decided on lightly. I prayed that if this was what I was supposed to do that I would get approved. Man did it get approved and going. Praise God!

Congratulations on you decision. The time will go fast, you'll see. I too was a big starch eater. I'm at 10 months post op and find a little starch goes a long way. Once you eat your protein you'll be too full for starch. I'm down 160# and counting...

Stacy, I know how you are feeling. I had the exact same fears. I did alot of surfing on the web about the procedure, the diet and meals, etc, and I found a weight loss buddy here too. After talking to her and doing all the above, I fell lots better than I did before. Good Luck with your surgery, mine is Feb 24. Let me know if you need to talk. cathi

Hi Stacy, We know who the credit belongs to don't we!!! Congratulations on your surgery date. My surgery is on the same day!!! I pray that God will give you peace and that your surgery goes well with little to no complications. Beverly

Stacy, I know what you are going through. The time will go fast. Put your mind into getting the house, family and work in order. That in itself will take alot of your time! Just remember to put your trust in the one who got you to this point. The saying that gets me through is.... He got you to it, he'll get you through it! My prayers go out to you that you find peace and comfort during your wait. Diana

Get comfortable woman. I was concerned as you are, but if you just stick to your plan it works. My surgery was 1 Feb 2005. Liquid diet was good enough and the chicken noodle broth in cambells soup is rich enough to keep you going, plus jello is protein for the first few days up to a week. I was surprised it was all I needed. Puree food is next, I am a meat person also, so I found potted meat made by hormel in 1 oz cans it really tasted good add mayo for phase two; it kept me going strong. It felt like a real meal deal. Also, you can puree skinless chicken in a blender and it tastes very good after three weeks of no solid food. Drinks, I used prune juice and because of the Iron in the vitimins I was taking it worked well for the stomach and to digest the food. Eat slow and and you may feel as I did....I started to really taste food which I think helped with eating less then I was used to. You don't want to over eat, and I really believe you can't with the space of the small pouch created during the surgery and it is a great benefit, believe me!!! I started eating solid food, but I realize I trained myself to eat slow and using small bits. So don't worry you are in control, it will work, food is tasting really good with alot of chewing, I been missing alot for 58 years of eating on the run. Good luck to you.

Hi! I am a little over 2 weeks post op. Hindsight looking back, I was an emotional mess the whole month prior. I went from anger to fear all the time..lots of crying...the night before my surgery, I was the most peaceful and I was that morning as well. The surgery went fine...I had some internal bleeding the 2nd day, they say it happens in 3% of the population. I clotted on my own, but had to have a transfusion. Post op I have no enegery...and I don't feel well a lot..not that anything hurts, but just that I don't feel great...I am seeing a dietitian every week and I would highly recommend that as they will be able to give you food ideas and I am going to feel better faster with what they have to say because I will be nutrionally feeding myself. I have had some post op tears....like what did I do to myself...etc. They say depression is very common when you go through a traumatic experience on top of rapid weight loss. I went in weighing 259 and in 10 days, lost 22 lbs. Right now, I just want to feel better and it is going to take a little time. I am someone who is always on the go, so not used to being down like this. Rest is very imporatnt and you must listen to yoru body. Though I hear most people are up and adam very soon after the surgery...that is not quite my story. I am not trying to scare you, but wanted to be honest with you about my situation. I do trust, that I have made the right decision as I prayed and did my homework before I went in...but def a commitment and I now need to do my part and stay out of the results. So one day at a time...it's all good. Kimberly

Stacy, The road to Success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called jobs. But if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called Success. Your road is one that is well traveled. You will do well. My prayers are with you on the 28th.