Less than 48 hours...

I'm getting a little worried with such little time left to go ......any last minute advice? I think a lot of my worry is that I have a son who is only four and I'm scared if something happened to me I would miss out so much on his life..., but I also feel like if everything goes okay I will be around longer for him because I am only 33 and already have diabetes (on two types of insulin, Byetta, and an oral med. for it) and hypertension! Please pray for me . Moniqe D.

Monique, for the most part we all go through the same feelings/thoughts. I have twin boys and a girl so it was very difficult for me. I was scared all the way up until they put the happy juice in my IV. What got me through this was knowing this was something that I needed to do to be happy and healthy. I also prayed a lot. In the end I have had no complications (thank God and knock on wood). I am still having trouble getting all of my protein in for the past few days but I am getting in my water. I have decided to not be a slave to the scale but I know that I am losing and it's great. I am quite sure that you will be fine so get ready to join the rest of us on the Loser's bench. Dee

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! It really helps to hear from people who have been where I am now. I hope to see you on the loser's bench soon. Monique D.

I know how youre feeling! I went to my preop appointment on Friday, walking into that hospital, sitting down in a room and smelling that 'hospita' smell and filling out all this admitting paper work, wow it hit me. After a year of working towards this, it's finally happing. I'm really doing this! Now less than 36 hours away, im getting nervous. I am doing my best to distract myself. Surrounding myself with my friends and family. Tonight I went and had my last meal with friends (took me 20 minutes just to decide what i wanted this ceremonious dinner to be) adn then went bowling. Tomorrow will be more difficult, clear liquids and milk of magnesia will make it hard to do activities. But I am just trying not to leave myself stewing in my own mind. I know what I have decided is right and want to leave it at that. Good luck! We'll get through this!!!

we will get thru thi ladies everything will be okay you have to have faith in god that he will guide you thru and so it shall be my prayers are that we all have a safe and speedy recovery see you ladies on the losers side be blessed

Hello Monique, I have just found this site. I am also scheduled for surgery on the 31st of July. I don't have any last minute advice. I am worried too. I hope we both pull through this ok. I hope to write to you after. Darcy

Your doing the best thing for yourself...its ok to feel freaked and start thinking scary thoughs. Its normal. Youll be fine..... I just did it last Tuesday! Hugs Linda