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Topic: RE: September 20th!
I am the same date as you ! 9/20 RNY. I must say I too have fallen into that trap. Now, I have to really stick to this liquid pre op diet and get off as much weight as I can. They wanted me to lose 15. I hope I can do it. I am a wreck also, second guessing myself, making myself sick over it. I really need this surgery and need to cope with my insecurities ! Good luck to you on the 20th !
All things are possible when you believe ! 
Topic: RE: September 10th-HELP
My surgery is in the morning...I feel exactly the same way as you I am excited but nervous. I have never been this nervous about a surgery though, i think I am because this is a life changing surgery.
I did the 2 week preop diet as well, it is tough to do. Keep your spirits up, you wont fail!
Take care & good luck on Friday!!!!!
I did the 2 week preop diet as well, it is tough to do. Keep your spirits up, you wont fail!
Take care & good luck on Friday!!!!!
Topic: RE: Surgery Set 27, 2010 ANYONE ELSE??
Me, me! I'm waving my hand!
I'll be doing an RNY on Sept. 27 in Chicago.
Waiting's not killing me just because I've got so much to do and learn before then. A lot of my to-do list is for the RNY, but there's a lot on it about the house, my job, and my child. So, I guess being busy is really helpful (tho stressful)!
I'm am, however, starting to feel like the coming surgery is a reality and that I've past the point of no return. That's a little freaky. I'm not waivering on my decicion for surgery, and I really hope everything goes smoothly. For you too!
I'll be doing an RNY on Sept. 27 in Chicago.
Waiting's not killing me just because I've got so much to do and learn before then. A lot of my to-do list is for the RNY, but there's a lot on it about the house, my job, and my child. So, I guess being busy is really helpful (tho stressful)!
I'm am, however, starting to feel like the coming surgery is a reality and that I've past the point of no return. That's a little freaky. I'm not waivering on my decicion for surgery, and I really hope everything goes smoothly. For you too!
Topic: September 10th-HELP
Surgery is this friday, 9/10! After so many years of working towards this I'm finally here.
I have some mixed feelings right now.
I'm nervous for surgery...I'm always nervous about surgery, because there are no guarantees.
I'm afraid of failure...and I'm off to a bad start. I'm on a 2wk pre-op liquid diet and the past 4 days I haven't been sticking to it. I did great the first 5 days...and then I decided I wanted to eat real food. I'm not sure what my surgeon is going to say. Overall I've lost weight. But, compared to last weigh-in I've gained. Not sure what he will say about that either. This is what I didn't want to do. Does this mean I'm going to be a failure?
BLAH!
I have some mixed feelings right now.
I'm nervous for surgery...I'm always nervous about surgery, because there are no guarantees.
I'm afraid of failure...and I'm off to a bad start. I'm on a 2wk pre-op liquid diet and the past 4 days I haven't been sticking to it. I did great the first 5 days...and then I decided I wanted to eat real food. I'm not sure what my surgeon is going to say. Overall I've lost weight. But, compared to last weigh-in I've gained. Not sure what he will say about that either. This is what I didn't want to do. Does this mean I'm going to be a failure?
BLAH!
BlondeWahine (http://weightingtohappen.blogspot.com)
Age: 30
Height: 5'4" / Starting Weight: 315 lbs / Current Weight: 254 lbs / Goal Weight:150 lbs
Current Surgery Status: Approved on 7/13/2010!
Surgery Date: 9/10/2010
Age: 30
Height: 5'4" / Starting Weight: 315 lbs / Current Weight: 254 lbs / Goal Weight:150 lbs
Current Surgery Status: Approved on 7/13/2010!
Surgery Date: 9/10/2010
Topic: RE: September is my tentative date
Hi Everyone!
I am scheduled for September 9th; I am a bit apprehensive as I don't know if my insurance has approved even though it seems all the tests, etc. have been approved but my Doctor was rather sure I would be. So the idea of gastric bypass doesn't frighten me nearly as much as the idea that I have gone through all of this and they may have to postpone. Because of this, I haven't really told anyone outside of my family. I remain upbeat though and placed it in God's hands. I gotta just keep rollin'
I am scheduled for September 9th; I am a bit apprehensive as I don't know if my insurance has approved even though it seems all the tests, etc. have been approved but my Doctor was rather sure I would be. So the idea of gastric bypass doesn't frighten me nearly as much as the idea that I have gone through all of this and they may have to postpone. Because of this, I haven't really told anyone outside of my family. I remain upbeat though and placed it in God's hands. I gotta just keep rollin'
TheDesertDiva
Topic: RE: Back Again After Ulcer Postponment
Thank you so much! I'm nervous now that surgery is only a week away. I'm also soooo very excited at the thought of being released from this prison of fat I've lived my life in.
How are you doing? Everything going ok?
Vicki
How are you doing? Everything going ok?
Vicki
Topic: RE: Sept 1st - just around the corner!
Sorry you have a complication with which to deal- hope it heals quickly :)
I'm... okay. I've been doing waaaaayyyyy too much with my son since getting home, and it's making me hurt more than I think I would otherwise. I think if not for him, I would feel normal by now- as it is, I am sore and exhausted, and he is constantly accidentally kicking me in the gut, and crying while I try to nap........... but then he smiles at me, and I can't imagine trying to heal without him ;)
I'm... okay. I've been doing waaaaayyyyy too much with my son since getting home, and it's making me hurt more than I think I would otherwise. I think if not for him, I would feel normal by now- as it is, I am sore and exhausted, and he is constantly accidentally kicking me in the gut, and crying while I try to nap........... but then he smiles at me, and I can't imagine trying to heal without him ;)
Mom to Sy, partner to Pork, Psych grad student, Judoka, Living the DREAM!!!
Topic: RE: Sept 1st - just around the corner!
I got home late yesterday afternoon. I had some extra bleeding, so I have a tube in my old stomach which will stay in place for 6 weeks. That's what's hurting the most, but I have a disk that's ruptured on both sides, so I'm used to being in pain and may have a higher tolerance, and I'm used to the weakness also.
How are you feeling? I hope, like me, you're feeling a little better each day.
How are you feeling? I hope, like me, you're feeling a little better each day.
~Deb
Highest weight: 549 lbs
Pre- surgery weight: 513 lbs
Current weight: 481 lbs
Highest weight: 549 lbs
Pre- surgery weight: 513 lbs
Current weight: 481 lbs
Topic: RE: Sept 1st - just around the corner!
How did it go?! Was it every bit as much a reliefe as having your baby? ;) For me it was much the same - a lot of build up, and a lot of weakness afterward... thinking it was going to be completely different from how it actually is.
I hope you're healing well :)
I hope you're healing well :)
Mom to Sy, partner to Pork, Psych grad student, Judoka, Living the DREAM!!!
Topic: RE: Sept 1st - just around the corner!
How are you? I hope you're well, and healing nicely :)
Mom to Sy, partner to Pork, Psych grad student, Judoka, Living the DREAM!!!
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