Oct. 19 ~ 15 days and counting.........

Goodness - I am so nervous. I am sure everyone has heard that before. In just about 2 weeks I will be taking this journey. I know that this is right for - not just me, but also my family. My 7 year old daughter is very uspet and says that she doesn't want me to have surgery and that she likes me just the way I am. Poor baby. She just doesn't want to be away from me for so long. Since I am 3 hours away from my doctor, my hubby and I will have to stay in a hotel prior to surgery and then after I get out of the hospital. Talk about having another expense! I will spend almost the same amount of $$$ in hotel costs as I have for surgery! I have told her that I am having the surgery so that I can be healthy and play with her at the park instead of watching her play. My hubby and I decided that we will let her stay with us in the hotel after I get out of the hospital. That should make it easier on her. Well, I guess I needed to just vent. Thanks for listening. Take care. Rachella

Hi Rachella, I am feeling the same way you are. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and wonder if I am doing the right thing. Of course, I come to myself and know the I am making the right decision. My date is October 13 and boy am I nervous. I know that I have to make some adjustments in my life after surg, but I want to live. I know that the outcome will be good. December is my wedding anniversay and I can't imagine how small I will be. Sounds good to me. Keep in touch Marcella

Hi Marcella. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding anniversary! I do the same thing, only I just have the hardest time going to bed (I don't sleep well anyway) and so I am up late because I don't like to lay in bed and worry, wonder, stress about it all. I can seem to shut off my mind. I know that is normal though. My birthday is on 10/7 and I just keep thinking how great I will feel this time next year. I told my daughter that next year I will dress up for Halloween and go out with her. That made her happy. My surgery date was pushed back from 10/12 to 10/19, so that didn't help the anxiety. Well, I have rambled on enough - I wish you a safe surgery. Take care. Best Wishes, Rachella

I understand your jitters, the countdown is on.... I keep trying to reiterate to myself that I can't walk by faith and be fearful. I pray that this time passes quickly for all us and we are all successful on this wls journey.

Hi Nubian Butterfly! What a great name. I agree with you. I just keep thinking about how I will look and feel at this same time next year. My birthday is coming up (10/7) and by this time next year I want to have a killer outfit and drag my hubby out dancing or something. He hates to dance though so we shall see. I told my daughter that for next Halloween we could dress up in matching costumes and go out. She is excited about that - I am too to be honest! I have always loved Halloween - and not just for the candy! I wish you a very safe surgery. My thoughts are with you. Take Care. Best Wishes, Rachella

I am nervous too....lets just say a prayer to calm us down...Dear Lord, I pray that myself and all of my family here on this website come through our surgeries safe and sound Amen

Hi GreenEye - I have to agree with that! Good luck to you. Best Wishes, Rachella

I am nervous and excited ...... I can not wait. Oct 19th is going to be a great day..