Well folks my surgery is ...

Well folks my surgery is on the 26th and having all the same thoughts you all are.Hey we are all going to go through pain but thats a short amount of time.But we got a big GOD dont we.Lets believe for the best.God wants his kids to have the best.Lets stay strong laugh as much as we can.And think about how we will be a few months from now GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Hello. My surgery is the same day as yours. This is my first time reading the message board. I'm glad I finally did. It's good to know that others are feeling the same way I am. It's taken me about 8 years to get to this point. I'm glad I finally got brave. I have wonderful family and friends who are very supportive. I really think that's going to make the biggest difference. I'm hoping to make some good friends, here, too. Good luck on "our day". God Bless you. Sheryl

I am a 26er too! It is in Gods hands just like everything else that goes on in our lives. Thing happen for a reason..thats why we found each other. My thoughts and prayers are going to you. Be well and post often. DonnaP.

I think you are so right. God is big and good all the time! We will all be ok. My date is 7-28-05!

I'm in agreement with you Melvina! And we have thre same date! See you on the losing side! Lynn

Randall- Thanks for the uplifting words! about 35 hours to go for me, Linda

will be praying for you, the doctors and nurses as you have your surgrey. Mine is August 17th day after my 45th birthday. keep me posted. God Bless Your In His Loving Hands, Lynda Leonard

HI Randall-I had my surgery on July 6th and I had open RNY. I have a 12" incision. (doc's had to do a little extra work which is why the incision is large). When I woke up in recovery room, I said pain and then I said nausea. I remember them giving me something and that was it. I woke up again in my room and had the "pain Pump". The first day I did use it as well as the second and third day. With each day it was less and less. I am a person that does not tolerate pain very well. Although there is some pain of course with surgery I have to say it was not as bad I as I thought. I have only taken maybe four pain pills since I've been home. After your first shower you will feel so much better and then after the first week it gets better and better. I do believe in prayer and I pray each night for the pre-ops. God bless. joyce