September 22nd for me!

Hi everyone, I found out today that I will have my surgery on 9/22. Now that it is "real" I am VERY nervous. I am most nervous about the fact that I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. She's as attached to me as I am to her, and I fear the separation is going to be VERY hard on her. Does anyone else have a small child/children? Tracy J.

Hi Tracy! Congrats on getting your date! Tell your little girl that you will talk to her on the phone every day and have her draw pictures of things she will be doing while you are gone. That might help a little bit. Best wishes on your surgery! Doreen

Hey, Yes I do have a small child. My daughter is 22 months old. She is pretty attatched to me too but she also has a special relationship with my mom so I know she will be ok. My husband had to take care of Mackenzie when I had my UPPP back in March. He did pretty good. I think the 22nd is a great day. Double digits are lucky. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Shannon

Congrats on your date I to have my surgery on 9/22. My name is Tracy also. I to have a young 6 yr old that's attached. We have something in common uh. Tracy

I have a 5 yr old and an 18 month old. My son who is 5 is the worry wort. I am afraid of how hard it is going to be on him. But my therapist said that I should prepare him briefly and the childrens version of what is going to happen. IE: He doesn't know what gastric bypass is...so don't mention that but more like explain to him that: "I have to go to the hospital for a few days so the doctor will make my tummy feel better like i did when I had your sister." Try to explain it to him that way. He will be very clingy and worried. He is such a little man. My daughter will be OK as long as she is in her own environment which she will be. She probably won't notice as much that I am not home. She will, but probably won't be as "traumatic" for her. My MIL lives with us and my hubby will be home as well. I am afraid of upsetting my son. He loves me and worries like an adult. I don't want to upset him to early but he has to be told. Sorry for babbling but that is how I am going to go about informing my children. And tell them that I will miss them and reassure them that I will call them too so that they can hear my voice. It will reassure them that i am OK too. Ok I have babbled again. I hope this helps you some. Erin

Thanks everybody for your suggestions...I'm sure we'll need all the help we can get. Tracy J