one week countdown!

I attended the pre-op testing and info sessions yesterday for my surgeyr, which will be 5/9/06. My surgeon really went into details on what to expect, and what the complications can be, and how to prevent them. My DH was a little taken aback by all of them, and as he has not been 100% in agreement with the whole thing, he is trying to talk me out of it. And I have to admit, when it comes right down to listening to all of the tubes, and IVs, and drains, and what could happen, it is a little daunting! But then I think of all the times that I agonized over beginning a diet, and how disappointed I was when the weight started to pile back on. And I realized tha tthis is the last agonizing decision I will ever have to make about my weight! This is it! If there is anything I can ever do to be healthy, this is it! And, so, I am going to sit back and relax, and get ready for the journey. I have to get things at work ready for me to be gone for four weeks, and I have to get my house in order, so that for the first couple of weeks, I will not have to worry too much about housework, and I have to pack for the hospital, and just anticipate the beginning of a journey to Wellness. It is like going on vacation, really. Half the fun is the anticipation of the trip., And I am certainly looking forward to this one. I am confident in my surgeon, and in the facility. I am confident that underlying all of the discomforts and comorbidities of obesity, I am a healthy strong woman, who can withstand this surgery, and come out on top of the obesity problem! So, I am ready to undertake this, and although this week will probably feel like the longest in my life, I will relish the days, and begin to decide that surgery will rid me of the bad things that I want to get rid of, not only the ugly fat cells! It will giev me time to say out with the Bad! and in with the Good!

One week me too. I am starting to get excited. Are you ready???

No, not quite! I have lists made, but I physically don't have anything ready. I guess I was afaid that something in all of the pre-op activity of yesterday would happen, and someone would say to me that the surgery would have to be cancelled. But no one did, and it is still on! so, I will probably spend a lot of this week getting things ready. I want to get some of the protein sources in the house, as well s stuf that can be pureed. And I want to stock up on books and magazines. I will be coming home with a drain out of my side, so I guess I will need to get dressings ready too. I certainly will not want to be caught short on anything. Emotionally I am more than ready. After a few minutes of doubt yesterday, I am now ready, willing, and eager to get this show on the road. How about you? Are you ready for this? Do you have to see your doctor again before the surgery for anything? The next time I will see my dr. will be in the Operating room!

Hey thats my day too. I have to go thru a 2 day stress test had the first day today and tomorrow the rest but they said it looked good today so.... I had an abnormal ekg last tuesday so for safty sake we are doing this. I have heart problems on both sides of family so good to know if ok. That is one of the reason I am haveing this is to get healthier. Well I wish you the best and see you on the losers bench soon. Let the days go by fast. Hugs Debbie M

Congrats and goodluck!! You will be fine and I will keep you in my prayers. I can relate to the dh thing mine started just yesterday doing the same thing. Up until that point he had been very supportive but for some reason he has went the other direction. I told him that this decision was not made in haste and it has been a long process to get here and I am definitly following through. I so believe this is what I need to lose and have a longer healthier life. I also told him now would be the time to jump back on the supportive side because my mind is made up and I need him backing me all the way! It is normal for all of us to have some fear and nervousness but we will all get there even with our dh's not fully supporting our decisions! My surgey is scheduled one day after yours so keep us all posted and see ya on the other side! Soon to be a loser, Julie

thank you for your kind words. I am not in danger of changing my mind at all now, and DH has told me that although he is scared to death for me, and he wishes I weren't doing it, he will be right there with me, and helping me through this. That which doesn' t kill us makes us stronger. Where are you having your surgery done? I hope that all goes well with you, and I will be thinking of you and praying for you as well. For once in y life I can't wait to be a loser! See ya on the losing side! Pat

Thank you!!! I will be having my surgery in Nashville, TN. which is not too far from where I live. It is going to be done at Centinnial Center for Obesity. I am so excited and can't wait to be on the other side! Remember we are all in this together-us May-bies need to stick together. That is me practicing my happy dance for after surgery! Can't wait to be one big loser! (((Julie)))