New srg date, now August 6th... please read have question

I am blown away. I was so scared the doctors office was going to call right before my surgery and tell me they were pushing it back. I have seen this happen to a lot of people, but this morning Dr. Williams nurse called, her first words word, I have to reschedule your surgery I almost started crying and they she said we are moving it up and then I was rejoicing, one less day I have to wait to be on the losers bench. i was reaching everyone else who is having it done of the 6th and I too am an emotional wreak. I am irritable, getting mirgraines from stress and alergies are not helping, my mind wonders to this mostly. "Does this surgery have the ability to shorten my life span over all?" I have never read anything about it one way or another. I really thought about it and had to realize it is not about how long you live but the quality of life you have. For the last 5+ years I have had NO LIFE and have slowly pulled myself out of the human race. I have become someone I don't like very much. i am looking forward to having myself back, even though I know I will be different in a lot of ways. My family is not used to me taking care of me. This is the first time in my life I have felt enough love for myself through Gods eyes that I want to take care of me. I have a question for everyone. Does anyone find that over spending and binge spending seem to go hand in hand with obesity. I know in my family it has. I have heard a couple of people mention it, so I am curious if others have this simiar problem. So, it looks like I am sharing my new birthday with a lot of people so I am excited about that. My angle has not contacted me in a long time, I don't know how to get a hold of her so I need a new one. Anyway 1 more day of regular diet before my life changes. i have a 2 day bowel prep where I take a bunch of laxitives and can only have clear liquids for two days. i am blabbing now I am just so excited I can't put it into words. Love Trish

hi trish, congrads. i dont know if this surgery shortens life span or not. i am like you im feeling every kind of emotion there is. i am on the liver shrink and sunday is the only day i have to do liquids. thank god. i dont have to do a bowel prep. never heard of anyone not but my dr. dont require it. i am having surgery aug 6th with you. just know you wont be the only one doing it. lol. anways just had to get a little joke out there. but take care of yourself and i will be seeing you on here to look at your progress. we will be looking good soon.

I have a pre-op diet and liquid diet one day and bowel prep the same day as the liquid. I hope all goes well. Welcome to August 6th b-day. I go in at 5:30 am on the 6th. I have to be in Redding for a week after my surgery I live too far away to go home. What's weird is I start a new job after my surgeon releases me. You're in my thoughts for "OUR" big day. Shawna

Congratulations to you gals having your surgery on August 6th..woo hooo! Mine is August 13th and boy I'm getting nerveous. I have a 10 day strictly liquid pre-surgical diet which I started today and until I have my pre-surgical consult on the 7th with my doctor I don't know about a bowel prep..eewww..hope not. I know a lot of doctors do require this though so I won't be surprised if I have to. My thoughts will be with you all on YOUR day. Love, Arlie

Welcome to the August 6th re-birth date, mine is August 6th as well, I have to go in at 5:30am. I have been on a liquid diet for 12 days now and it has had its moments, but I did not give in. I am finishing up my bachelor's degree and my instructor had us read "Who Moved My Cheese" , I had read this book before but this time it took on a whole new meaning. I realized as much as I had wanted this surgery, I was hemming and hawing these past 12 days. A light bulb was turned on this morning and I am embracing my new change in my life, can't wait for it to take place. Just a suggestion but it was such an easy read, and it hit right to the point. Oh yeah, my Dr did not have me do a bowel prep, whewww... kinda glad about that... I also agree with you, it is about the quality of life, and I want to step back into the race right with you and enjoy it while I am here....

I am scheduled for surgery on the 6th as well. I had the liver shrinking diet for 2 weeks and the bowel prep for two days (will fini**** tomorrow) and can only have clear liquids these last two days. I am excited and ready to start my new journey to a healthier me! Jackie in GA