My date is Monday the 15th!

Hi all. I am a newbie to the site and haven't had the surgery yet. I've got a few days to go. This site has been so beneficial in helping me have a support system. I'm a bit lacking in that area in my surroundings. I really appreciate the honesty in sharing.

I'm counting down and keep going between dread and anxious levels of ...."Come on, already!!" I'm doing the footwork as best I can without giving in to the fear. I hope to hear from people in their journeys and have a chance to be there for others.

Thanks for being here!

Ramona

Good for you, Ramona!  I'm scheduled for Monday, too, and I've finally gone from mostly anxious to mostly excited. I'm going to spend the day tomorrow getting together all the things I'll need to take to the hospital and things I'll need once I get home. On Sunday I'm going bowling (I'm in a league--I'm really bad at it, but I love the camaradrie...I'm guessing I'm going to have to miss the next few weeks, so I'm looking forward to it this weekend.) My mother and sister are traveling to be with me Sunday evening, and then Monday it's off to the races! 

I'm so tired of the liquid diet that the surgery is going to be blessed relief!

Perry in Nashville

Good luck to you, too! I keep trying to think of something fun to do to keep my mind off of Monday and feel happy about before the surgery. The bowling league sounds like fun. Having  a group of friends like that is great. I plan on packing on Saturday, too. I bought a t-shirt with the old Operation game picture on it and I plan on wearing it there Monday. It will be my last pre-op picture that I hope to post. My son is taking me to the hopital and then my family will come back after it's over. I haven't had to be on a liquid diet at all. This surgeon has each patient lose a specific amount of weight prior to scheduling the surgery. I have lost around 20 lbs. It's hard at the end not to pig out on my old favorites. I don't want to gain any back and have my surgery postponed. I'll be thinking about you on Monday...I've been to Nashville before...walked down Broadway, went to the Stage Door, Charlie Daniel's, and the Opry...had a great time! So here we go  to Monday!!!!  Keep the faith!!!

Ramona

Hi Romona:) I am also having my surgery this Monday. I have been really nervous the last couple of days. Going Thur the whole fear of something happening on the operating table. I guess we all have those fears. I have two small kids and keep thinking of if something was to happen to me how unfair it would be to them. Feeling guilty for taking a chance just to be thin lol. I did read that the risk was no more that each time u get in a car so I just have to tell my self how silly the fear is. Anyhow I'm rambling on lol. GOODLUCK with ur surgery and we should keep each other posted on our progress and experiences. It would be nice to have a lap band buddy :)
Take care....... Leslie

Hi Leslie. Good luck back at ya!!! I'm scheduled for almost the exact same time - 12:10! I'm not having lap band, though. I'm having an open procedure - gastric bypass. I am very worried about the surgery. I'm very focused though...it's not about the thin part for me. I have medical issues that are getting worse and I want to be here for my kids. So I researched and prepped for 3 years. I am as ready as I can be. I'd still love to hear how you are doing even if our approach is different...we are on the same road!!!!!!!! You'll be in my thoughts on Monday. I'm actually pulling out my stuff to pack now. See you on the other side!!!!!!!!!

Ramona