27th surgery really scare...

27th surgery really scared too I dad my final labs and Dr. visit yeaterday. Dr. Baker challanged me with some very sobering questions. He ask why I have not lost weight last couple of weeks, why I haven't been a good steward of my body - What makes me think I will after surgery - Others have said he is a no nonsense Dr. and I agree. He also has a twinkle in his eyes that I find irresistable. But I didn't know what answer he wanted. After all I thought, wouldn't I if I could. Then his question makes sense then how will surgery change my mind set that I won't cheat. He didn't say a lot about the surgery making it impossible for you to not lose weight or for sure not gain it back. I really am confused. I apprecicate all the responses re faith as I want to comply to God's will too, but just like weight I seem to often fail. I feel like I will just grit my teeth and do it. So please be there for me when I am on the other side if I have problems. This is a BIGGIE BIGGIE for me. As I know it is for all of you but most of you seem so confident. And I am anything but confident. I guess just getting home from the hospital doesn't insure your not dieting as a result of surgery but for years a complication from surgery can take your life. But at 63 years old 304 lbs. 4' 11" tall and heart failure, dibieties, pulmonany hypertension and knees that I can barely walk on I don't have much time if I don't grit by teeth and go for it. Love To All And The Best To You All Cil

Hi Priscilla I can totally relate this will be my 11th or so major surgery @ 25! I all of sudden became filled with insomnia and nervousness. I know the Lord will continue to hold me in His Loving arms, He will do the same for you girl. God bless and take care.

Hi Priscilla. You aren't alone. I only lost 2 lbs from my consultation to my surgery schedule and I had 3 months in between! My surgery is the 26th. I am also afraid that I won't be able to be successful. This is a big change for us. And a very scary one. Don't get discuraged. The one thing that keeps me going and won't let me give up is my after life. Once the surgery is done, I will be healthier! I will be able to play with my kids, to play softball again, to walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I am going to pass out. Everytime I want to cancel my date, I think of all of those things. I am 5'2 and weight 328 right now. Please keep in tough with me. Since we are close in our dates plus the amount we need to lose, we can help each other!!!! Good luck. Stay strong. Keep gritting your teeth. God Bless. Sheryl

Sheryl- Thanks for the good encouraging thoughts. I will be sending you the best wishes ever tomorrow for your surgery. It will be good to have a special person to keep in touch with. My email adress is [email protected]. Again I agree with you we just have to do it. FEAR BEGONE!!!! Talk To You On The Losing Side -- Cil