april 4th

WOW these days are flying by, Im nervous anyone else?? michele

I thought that I was only excited and ready. This last week I realized that I was snapping at my family and was really tense. I know that I really have more hope than I have had in a long time, but I am also nervous as can be.

I too am snapping at people, I feel so bad later. so many emotions. I know having this done is going to take away alot of pain, both physical and emotional. good luck too you- michele

I know what you mean. I pick on my husband all the time. My psychitrist said after the weight starts coming off, I can probably come off some anti-depression meds. Well, at least your date is closer than mine. It feels like an eternity to me. Good luck Donna

April 27th can't get here soon enough. You can count me in the nervous club, that's for sure! I quit smoking then 2 cigarettes today. I was so pissed at myself. It's hard enough to quit but to do it while dealing with the anxiety and nerves preparing for surgery... I've been snapping at people too . My co-workers are going to divorce me. I'm not getting the support I'd like from some of my family . I think they're just worried and not sure how to express THEIR fears. I try to talk to them and tell them it's okay if they're worried and talking about it will help us ALL. I wish I could just for the next month and wake up in recovery . Well, I take that back. Gotta be careful what we wish for . Hang in there, Michele. And thank you for posting this. There are lots of congratulations going out and wishes and prayers, but it's good to talk about our anxieties and nerves too! Lisa

I quit smoking about 3 yrs ago, but latly here I've had urges. I have not given in, but let me tell you they are strong urges. I gave up smoking and picked up eating, both are bad habbits. Well I've been on this sugar free, lowfat, calorie restricked liquid diet since I think Feb 21, I lost 10 lbs . NO food , no smoking, 5 kids, 3 dogs , hubby and nervous , need I say more?? (haha) Im hanging in there and everyone around me understands so , Well Good luck to you. michele

I couldn't do the liquid. Is your liquid HMR? I lasted 2 days on it. I said I can't do this , so the nutritionist put me on a low fat, light carb diet. My husband wasted $280 on the stuff. I never complains, so my nurse practitioner found someone to buy it. Since I only opened one box I am selling it to him for $180. At least it won't go to waste. Hang in there. Donna

no, I am pureeing all foods and eating low fat soups and sugar free desserts. So basiclly liquids that are low fat, sugar free, with protien. IM SO HUNGRY !!!!

One of the major points of tension for me is that my handicapped mother-in-law lives with us. Many of her health problems are weight related. She has had spine surgery and has no feeling or control of her left foot. Years of walking on crutches have reduced her shoulders to rubble. She also has congestive heart failure. She is 86 now and totally dependent. She is also part of my inspiration for improving my health with WLS. I don't want to be in that dependent state if I can help it. And I don't want to put my children in the position we are in. She is very sweet and there is nothing she would not do for me. If my husband tells her I want something she writes a check. I know she appreciates all we do. I just don't want to be there. Some of the tension is a strong desire to get on with it. The series of "Last Suppers" is growing boring. In terms of dealing with the tension, I am working on relying on my faith to get me through. It is really difficult. Making a list of the things I want to do that I am unable to do is also helping. Obesityhelp.com is also great. It really helps to know that I am not alone.

Oh boy am I nervous too! I keep going around and around between reassurance and worry. Add on to that one of my most major annual projects has *just* finished - the main reason I picked 4/3 as my date. I could have gone much sooner, but I felt an obligation to my boss to make sure that this was covered. One last complication, a dear friend and my son's godfather passed away yesterday. He had been ill for quite a while, but he seemd to keep comng back. Now we're waiting for funeral arrangements. My children are devastated, and I'm pushing my sorrow back to help them. Take care everyone! Joanna