My Surgery is September 24, 2007

Hello everyone, My name is Heather and I have finally got my surgery date for September 24, 2007. I have to start my optifast on September 10 and go for my pre-op on September 12. I saw my Doctor for the first time in 2005. I was referred in 2004. So it has been along time coming I feel. I just wish I had the support from online groups along time ago. But I didn't really know well I guess I didn't really look for it. But I am here now and so glad that these groups are available. I am looking forward to chatting with alot of you and going through our journeys together.

Hi Heather are surgery days are the same!!!good luck

Hi Heather: You are 1 day before me. I wasn't given a diet, but on my own I did buy some protein drinks and I'm cutting way back on calories and I am increasing proteins. We'll have to chat post op to compare notes. Good luck. Chickita

Hello Chickita, How are you doing? I see you were not given a special diet.... that is odd. Are you having a Lap RNY? It may also be different because you are in the US and maybe they do things differently there. How are you feeling about your upcoming date? Are you nervous? I am nervous but more excited I think. I have been over weight my entire life and to know that one day I will have lost all this weight is completely amazing to me. I can't wait. I wi**** was tomorrow. Yeah I know I say that know but I know I am just going to keep getting more nervous as each day goes on. Please keep in touch it is nice to have someone to chat with that is at the same stage as I am right now. Heather

Hi Heather: Yes I am having Lap RNY. I guess the diet requirement varies my doctor. Anyway, I'm doing it on my own just to get a jump start and to be in the best shape possible for surgery. Like you, I am excited and nervous. Some days I get a little scared... like today because I read so many posts about complications and additional surgeries. I have to keep reminding myself that these are just a few cases and that the majority are ok. Also, today when I got on the scale and saw the 8 lb loss I caught myself wondering if I couldn't just do it without surgery. But NO, I've done this too many times... I always get off program and gain back the weight. This is the right choice for me. Keep in touch, Chickita

Hello Chickita, I completely know what you are talking about, about trying it on your own I think that is why we are all here. I am very thankful that this group is here. Yes I was reading alot too and I had to make myself stop. I can't look at the bad as I do not know what the situation was. I can only look at me and hope that because I am in good health that I will be ok. Congrats on the 8lbs loss. That is great! Keep in touch, Heather