surgery date set....help....

Hi my name is Bobbi, and I have a surgery date set for March 2, that is like just around the corner....I was reading some of the posts and I guess I am scared to death now, some of you are saying it is painful and you are struggling so much with fluid intake and you are crying and wanting food and wondering around the house....does this pass, is this really worth it?? I was 100 percent sure I was ready for this and ready for a life of change, but I have to admit reading some of these posts has got me frankly wanting to back out. Anyone that could let me know that all the pain and crying and such is all worth it and all that is gone quickly. I am new to this website and I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Wengert in Marshfield.

Don't let our whining scare you. I am now almost 2 weeks out and doing great. I won't lie...it's super hard, but sooo worth it. I think we all tend to go through a phase where we wonder "what the heck have I done?". I hit a point at around day 4 where I thought that I had made a huge mistake. The pain wasn't so horrible, it was that I was in pain and couldn't comfort myself with my old friend food. But, I think for the most part, we all break through that and get on with our lives. I also can't say this enough...Gas-X strips. People are gonna start thinking I own the company, but I swear, they are your best friend. Good luck and try not to worry too much!

I'm 13 days out.....please don't make a decision based on us. You have to remember we have lost food...are on pain meds... and are going thru a was it worth it stage? I don't think I've had a easy time of it, but I definetly think its worth it. I've lost 22 pounds as of Thursday 2-15-07. So everyday that I shrink and I know I will be here for my kids and will be able to enjoy this summer with them. Yes I would do it again. I've just got to get the food/protein thing down. And one problem I'm not having is very much gas. But problems with other things. I'm going back to work after a two and a half weeks of being off. So hopefully things will be more normal. Please do what you feel is right in your heart. Not what we cry about. This place is just an outlet because others understand what we are going through. Good Luck and I hope you make the choice that is right for you. Charlotte

Thank you for letting me know it is all worth it. I know in my heart this is the right decision, I do have a calmness about it, and a very positive attitude, but when a person reads that it kinda takes you a back and you think wait a minute am "I" strong enough to endure what comes after the surgery. I prayed about it after reading and posting my question and a calmness again came over me....so excited I am. I guess my motto is if HE leads me to it, HE will see me through it~ :-D Thank you for making me feel that it is all going to be alright and with each new day, it is a little better and I WILL do fine.

Hey thanks for letting me know it will get better each day. thanks for the tip too, I am going to go to the store on the 28th after my pre-op and get everything I need and I will remember the gas x!!!! :thumbsup:

Just as you have seen here on the board, everyone is different. I just want to let you know that I had anxiety x10 when I first scheduled the surgery date. I thought I was having a heart attack. I did start taking anxiety meds and am feeling much better about it now. My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and I am way more calm now than when I initially scheduled the appt. (Im sure the meds are helping with this though) It is something I have wanted for many years and I am so ready to do this. I have had quite a few tearful spells in past weeks, but I just attribute this to saying goodbye to my best friend.....food.

I am so sorry I didn't get back to you before you went in for surgery..... I wish you all the best though, and please when you get home let me know how it went and how you are doing. I will be saying a prayer for you. Keep your chin up, our new lives are about to begin and it is going to be GREAT!