How are the May 4ths doing?

To all the posters waiting on May 4th. It's almost here. In 17 days we will be on our way to a brand new fantastic life. I can't wait. Just think 3 weeks from today it will be all over and we will be home having our first weekend after surgery. YEA!!! I bet the next two weeks fly by. I have all of my pre-ops this Thursday and my final visit with my doctor on Thursday April 29th. Next week-end I'm going to go to the store and get everything I need for post op. Two more weeks of work then I'm off for 2-3 weeks. I haven't told anyone at work except my boss that I was having surgery. I havent decided if I'll tell any of my co-workers what kind of surgery I'm having. I may just let them be surprised. Anyway good luck to all the May 4thers. Karen

I'm a May 4th person myself. I can't wait. I was tellling my wife the same thing you said about being home on the weekend after surgery. Good luck to you! -Mike-

Hello, I am having really mixed feelings right now... I am so excited and can't wait for the date to get here, but on the other hand I am terrified. I keep having thoughts going through my head of what if I gain the weight back, what if I have a complication, can I handle the pain. My family is very supportive of me. My dad had a gastric bypass 30 years ago (much different procedure then), but he knows what I am going through and has been a big help but I guess it is just the thought that this is major surgery. I had a breast reduction 2 years ago and my mom keeps telling me that this will so much easier. I also found out yesterday that I am the only person in my family with my blood type so there goes my thought of them donating for my surgery. I know the chances of needing a blood transfusion are low, my doctor has only had 2 patients that have needed one but, I still have that little voice in the back of my head. I am sorry to ramble... I guess I just need to get this off of my chest.... Honesty, looking forward to my new life on the 4th of May!!!!! Alicia

Karen; The fun is about to begin! I never thought I would be so excited to become a LOSER! I rode the emotional roller-coaster for awhile.... got off of that about a week ago. Pre-op testing was done last Thurs and I meet with my surgeon on Tues. Did some prep shopping this weekend and trying to wrap things up at work for awhile. (I may be out for 6 weeks) It is all good now, I am ready!!!!! Blessing to you as well and the rest of the May 4th "re-birth" family.

May 4th here too!!! I already am getting past the fraidy-cat stuff. Now I am just nervously excited! I can't hardly wait. Brenda in Texas

may 4th here too... bought clear juices and propel water today... along with liquid tylenol and scar cream ;) can see where my priorities are...

Ginger, I didn't even think of scar cream...how funny! I had my appendix removed, two cecareans, another scar at this point is the least of my worries. I will just be glad to actually wear a whole bathing suit next year. I will remember to get the liquid tylenol though. Thanx again girl! Brenda in Tx

Hey Fellow May 4ths !! I , too, am excited and I have to admit the nerves are getting to me a little bit now that it is only 2 weeks away !! I do not think I would be as nervous were it not for the clotting factor I have in my blood which makes me more apt to clot but I am having a Greenfeld filter put in during surgery which should block any big clots from going to my lungs should they develop but that surgery comes with risks of its own I am told. They make an incision through your throat and then into your heart ..I think I am more worried about that then the actual stomach part of it ! LOL Oh well ...it is in God's hands ( I have to keep reminding myself !) Have any of you started packing ??!!! Or at least getting things together ?? What are you stocking up on for when you get home ? And are any of you using a *BINDER* in the hospital ? I have been reading message boards that are saying that it helps tremendously with the breathing and coughing you must do but I have no idea what one is !! I thought it was a notebook ! LOL but I am assuming it is like a girdle ?? Anyone know ?? Hugs and Kisses to you all !! Kathy in SC

Hi all you May 4ths, I too am scheduled with Dr. Dennis Smith for RNY on the 4th. I had my preop appt. today, and I am really starting to get excited now . It has been a long time coming (almost a year) but now it is finally here! I am nervous, but looking forward to being on the losing side. Good luck everyone!

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLO OUT THEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I AM NOT GOING TO BE ALONE ON THE 4TH OF MAY. Sorry for yelling it is so exciting knowing there will be others dreaming with me that glorious Tuesday morning. I have been waiting for three years and these two weeks are agony. My pre tests are Friday and my husband and best friend and I are taking me shoping for something I can not posssible wear=====for a few months. God Bless and Be With All Luck and Love Theresa