It's almost here!

Hi everyone, I finally realizing that my surgery is just around the corner! OMG! Nov. 22nd 16 days away! All of sudden I'm getting nervous about so many things! Am I really ready for this? Can I do this? I have been doing Atkins for about 3 weeks now (per my doctor) and have only lost 12 pounds. I see him on Wednesday for my pre-op appt and was told if I haven't lost weight they will postpone surgery. Hopefully by Wed I'll be down 15 pounds. Will that be enough??? I hope so. I'll keep on Atkins until surgery so I should lose a few more pounds. I really want to splurge a bit the weekend before my surgery. Do you think that will be okay? You know, a few things that I won't be able to have for a while. My surgery is on a Tuesday and I have to return to work the following Monday. In the past I have recovered quickly from surgeries so I hope this will be the same. I work in a preschool so I'll be on my feet, but my boss is great and will help out for a few days. I think I'm most upset about the few people who keep saying "why are you doing this if you can lose weight on Atkins"??? They don't understand. Yeah, I can lose it for a while, but over the holidays my self control will be out the window and I'd gain it all back and more in days! I made the mistake about letting people know I'm doing this and I'm afraid if I don't lose weight quickly after the surgery that everyone will think I'm not doing things right. I have tried to explain that this isn't like gastic bypass and I will not lose weight as fast. Why do I care what they all think! Okay, enough ranting, just getting nervous. I'm sure I'll have more thoughts and questions in the next few weeks. I have posted much in the past, but read faithfully and I'm so impressed by everyone, but scared when I read about the problems. Thanks for listening! Bobbi yee haw!

Bobbi, I hear ya! You just reminded me that mine's less than 2 weeks away! Yikes! As for everyone else, sometimes what they say gets to be a drag, but don't you forget what your job is ~ to stay calm, stay focused and stay positive! ~Laura

Congratulations! Just remember you are doing this for you and no one else......what they say doesn't matter. Keep on with your atkins, you may want to really watch your carbs or do just a protein fast to up your weight loss also make sure to drink a ton of water. It should be okay to splurge a little before your surgery, I know I am going to!