Surgery is May 24th- Bracing for the rollercoaster

Hi everyone, This is my first post. My date is set for May 24th. I start a liquid diet on Tuesday. I have been saying goodbye to my foods and sweets. Now that I have jumped through all the hoops they make jump through, I notice that I am becoming quieter. Reality is setting in. The surgery is becoming more real. I am a bit nervous, but I believe that I am making the right choice. I have contemplated and waited doing this surgery for 5 years. I have come to a place in my health that I either lose weight, or I need home health care or a nursing home. It is very difficult for me to walk with Plantar Fascitis, amongst the other million diagnosis'. I don't have much choice anymore. It comes between choosing to make my world very small and controlled by others, or taking a chance that this surgery might help me blossom and make my world a larger place and my own! I am having the normal pre-surgery doubt and fears, but not once have I ever thought I would back out of this surgery! This site has helped, and all the things that everyone has shared is wonderful. Thank you. Lisa

Lisa, good luck with your surgery. Mine is scheduled for May 31. l too have mixed emotions ranging from nervous, anxious, excited and anything in between. l have been looking into this surgery for 2 years now and finally find a surgeon who is close and decided that either l do it now or face more health problems down the line. My dr is wonderful and l feel very good about him and everything he has done to this point. l didn't think all the preliminary stuff would take as long or be as detailed but l know that this is done for my well being. Again good luck and stay in touch and let me know how you are doing. Jolene

Thanks for replying, Jolene. I feel good about my surgeon as well. He seems very kind and supportive. Let me know how your goes, as well. Are you being put on a liquid diet?

May 24th is my date too! Good luck to you in your journey to a healthier life! I am so excited I can barely sleep! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy

Hi Lisa, my big day is May 25th. I wanted to know why are you starting your liquids already. I don't have to start mine until three days before . I was just wondering and every thing will be fine. I can't wait until the day is finally here, and iam not scared yet.

hi lisa i had started a reply and lost it then i posted another one and i wasnt sure of your last name. well again my date is the same as yours maybe we can be some support for each other. please write back stephanie blaze