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Topic: RE: Nerves and All That
All that each of you has shared has gone through my mind.
A bigger fear for me is happening... I mentioned to my older brother the other day that I have lost 15+ lbs and he subtly suggested that I was well on my way and maybe didn't need the surgery. I had a similar conversation with my mom. I know they both mean well, but I am not sure they realize how that sends my head spinning. If I could make it happen without the surgery, I would have done it long ago.
I am in the process of sending and email to my family telling them why I made this decision and what they can do to help if they choose and what I don't need.
I am also "putting my house in order." I am changing my life insurance so that my nephew with autism is the beneficiary. I have considered a basic will to at least name an executor. These things need to happen surgery or not, as I am single and what little i have does not need to go to the government.
Topic: RE: How do I get my support in place?
You need to do what is right for you so that you have the support and privacy that you need to be successful.
There are many of us at this site that can truly understand what you are and will be going through.
God speed on your journey!!!
Topic: RE: What are you doing PreOp March08 ?
I will also be getting a health care proxy form in place, getting ready for my MIL to be here (she is going to stay with me while I recover to help me (yes this is a great thing)) LOL. But mostly I will be trying to keep my mind off the fact that I can only have liquids for 2 weeks and working lots of hours so I dont return to a desk that is totally buried by work from when I am out.
Topic: RE: Nerves and All That
I believe it is normal to have worries. There are some big risk that come with the surgery. But I feel that for me the risks I live with at my current weight are far worse than any the surgery brings. I was recently asked where I see myself in 5 years and I honestly said that if I do not have this surgery I believe I will be dead.
Also I have a strong faith in God and that when my time is up I am outta here. Nothing I do can change that I will not go one second sooner or later than that time. But what I can control is the quality of the time I have and that is what I want to improve.
Topic: RE: What are you doing PreOp March08 ?
I think you summed up what all of us will be doing lol
The one thing I am definitely doing is getting a pedicure lol
Topic: RE: Nerves and All That
Thanks for the welcome. I am finding new forums around here everytime I look. It's simply amazing.
I don't think I would have gone as far as to write letters to my family as that other person did, but I truly understand her fear.
But I have the utmost confidence in my surgeon...but first I have it in God. So I have no worries at all.
Topic: RE: Nerves and All That
Janice,
I am 40 yrs old and I have 2 children and a great husband. If all goes well I will have Lapband surgery the first week of March.
I am right there with you and worry about all that could happen with the surgery But I also worry about all that is certain to happen without the surgery. Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and so on. The surgery is a tool for us to take control of our lives and live longer and stronger with our families. My husband has suggested that we have a WILL put into place just in case and that really freaked me out. But that is his way to make sure everything is being taken care of. I have had 2 friends close to me have the surgery in the last 1 1/2 weeks and they both came through with flying colors. Be positive , listen to your Doctors and I wish you best of luck.
Rita
Topic: What are you doing PreOp March08 ?
besides the liqid diets etc, what are you doing to prep for yr surg ?
for me is :
taking off the day before the surgery
clean the house
do laundry
cook pre meals for hubby
get my post ops groceries
pack my hosp bag
get mani& pedi to relax
Topic: RE: How do I get my support in place?
i have only told my 2 sisters & my hubby,of course
i will not tell others, as this is personal to me.
Topic: RE: Nerves and All That
Congrats on your date & welcome to March08 countdown !
wow... writing letters is kinda serious , as this surgery
is a major one, but i am sure we all have the utmost
confidence in our surgeons, nurses & hospital staff or
we would have not have gotten this far. As many others say
and i do believe, we will be fine, so long as we follow
our new path to a very healthy changed lifestyle.
JMHO (Just my Humble Opinion)
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