Feb 17, 2009

Hi all 

Well I have my date, I am excited and terrifed.  Excited to finally be doing something about this weight, horrified that I will have to do 3 weeks of optifast and give up coffee, and wondering just how I am going to do that. 

Terrified that something will go wrong, that my surgeon will make a mistake or something will go wrong, and I will be one of those people *****ally suffer from their surgery.

But very glad that my surgery is not till after xmas and I get to eat my last xmas feast.


Ceelions
 

 Congrats on gettin a date.. im still waiting for mine.. im hoping feb sometime.. an im at same stage as most of u are done my pre-op  classes an tests.. just waiting.,... waiting ... waiting.... being (good) for a few months wasnt hard.. but stayin good is.. thats what these doctors that make us wait dont understand...  like u said... mmmmmmm last christmas feast... ohh my.... i can see my weight going back up just from the thought alone.. good luck an keep intouch..

~peg

We have the same date
And some of the same fears. I'm a pop addict and I'm in the process of weaning myself off of it so that I don't have to go through major withdrawl symptoms at the time of surgery!
You have a 3 week pre-op diet? What do you have to do for it? I just have nothing but clear liquids for the 3 days prior to surgery and to at least maintain weight between now and then.

And yeah....... bring on my last Christmas feast!!!

Steph

Hi there Steph,

Well, what are we going to do?  Im a Pepper too.  I go from 4 cups approx of coffee in the am, to Dr. Pepper with lots of ice and dont forget the straw.  I drink 44 oz  in just a short amount of time and thats just the beginning.  I'm a gulper; love the way the bubbles go down.  I guess it is time to start thinking in that direction.

My lap RNY is 2/9.  I havent been told exactly what is going to be expected as far as pre op diet. Jan 13 is my surgeon visit.  I am going through Duke WLS in Durham NC; man what a process.  I am really starting to get a sadness or upset or something.  I want to just hug my husband and cry.  He will be my main support in this, but it seems I've been more aggitated at him than drawing closer.

My two little girls are playing with their Christmas stuff with Dad right now.  I'm for the first time reaching out to this site for support and understanding.  Its just getting closer Steph.  We will absolutely be able to stop the soda after the surgery; the side effects will outweigh the temptation, probably.  Hey write me when you can.  Take Care all is well,  Pam (prdurham)

I've already been through my "last supper syndrome" with the pop and now I'm in the process of cutting back. I DON'T want to be withdrawling  from the carbonation and the caffiene after the surgery! I was raised in a household where pop was the drink at all 3 meals of the day....... we brought a can of pop on every school lunch I ever took, and I found in weird that my friends didn't have pop in their houses so I would bring my own to sleepovers. I think this'll be my hardest part of the life changes from this surgery....... but it'll be worth it!!

Hello everyone my surgery is scheduled for Feb 16, I am looking forward to this but also very scared of the change

Hello,

Congrats on your date! I can so relate to the roller coster ride of emotions. I am always looking at my children and wondering if i am doing the right thing. This is my only chance i have left. I have exhusted all avenues. 

I can addmitt it I am also terrified, and often my mind runs over time with worry..... I try and focus on the the future and the possiable outcome!

Best of luck with your surgery!

With the sleeve, many doctors put higher BMI patients on a 2-3 week liquid diet. They say it is to shrink the liver or to make it less slippery, but I am convienced it is to reduce your risk of gallbladder problems post-op also. To go from high fat foods immediately to liquids with the trauma of surgery can cause stones. I guess they want to give your body longer to adjust before the surgery.

My BMI is 46 so I guess thats pretty high - but 3 weeks of Optifast, I guess I can only do my best, and keep reminding myself that this is for my health.

Anyone going to be at HRRH on the 17th?

Ceelions

Hi there twinkletoes,

Well nice to know Im not alone.  I have two little girls 7 and 9.  I dont know how to even tell them.  Actually, I do not want them at the hospital at all.  Hopefully, we will be the ones out the next day.  Im having Lap RNY 2/9.

All of my family is overweight.  I know you love your kids and we dont want them to be affected by this major change in our lives.  We will be so happy when we are able to take long walks on the beach with them go to the fair and ride the rides.  Most of all we are giving ourselves a better chance of being around to enjoy and love them longer and with a higher quality.

Of course we are going to be nervous, this is something new and is going to require so much change.  I really have no idea what to do, but just pray that any fear or doubt or negative emotion be replaced with calmness and peace. 

We can do this.  Please dont worry.  Its gonna be ok.  We've come  this far.  We are just getting closer to the goal we set a long time ago.  Take care and please write me back when you get a chance.  Pam    (prdurham)