AHHHH! This waiting is driving me nuts!!

I will be sooooooo glad when I wake up from this horrible nightmare/daymare/lifemare!!! I started on this journey back in 1999/2000...I have researched and researched. Finally I decide to go ahead and have WLS back in July 2005. I have been junping over hurdles ever since. My surgery date has been changed so many times that I have lost count! My most recent episode started on November 30, 2005 (my surgery date)...well it was canceled 1 hour before I was to go under the knife because of heart complications. Since then I have had 6 test done on my heart. I have a doctors appointment with the cardiologist on Monday December 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. CST. I called my surgeon today to find out when I can have my RNY after I get an OK from the heart doctor...well I called too late (2:00 p.m.) and he was gone for the day. Now I'm being told by one of the nurses that my surgery won't be until January!!!! Are ya kidding me!!! I cannot believe I'm sitting here typing and crying!! I am so tired of this!!!!! I just want to lose weight and live a long healthy life. I know I'm acting like a big fat baby...it's just this weight is so uncomfortable...I just want it off NOW!! Thanks guys for listening to me. I don't normally act like this but, I'm just weary...it's been a real soap opera. Jacquie W.

I'm sorry Jacquie, you sound like you've gone above and beyond in your attempt to get this done. So you definitely deserve it, I'll say a prayer for you that January will be the end of this. Don't give up, you deserve to have the healthy life and body you want!! HUGS** Trina

Hi Jacqueline, I am so sorry your surgery was postponed but it sounds like the problem with your heart is serious enough that things could have gone seriously wrong. I'm praying that with the help of your new cardiologist you will be strong and healthy when you do get your surgery and that you have a speedy problem free recovery. Happy holidays, Didi

Awww Jacquie, I'm sorry that this is been a long process for you, but just be a little more patient and it will happen. I know you want this surgery really bad, but the doctors have to be sure that your heart is OK first. I pray that everything goes well on the 19th. I say enjoy your holiday and focus on your family and friends. Then in January you can start thinking about this surgery again. WLS will consume all of your thoughts if you let it. (Well, maybe it was just me) Keep us posted on your progress. Diva in Training

And I thought I went though a lot, 18 months of delays, incompetence, lost tests, more tests. I feel you. Be patient, it is all for the best because this is not just any surgery. You need to be in the best health possible. I realize this now that I am on this side. Your medical professionals don't want to take a chance on hurting you or losing you. Hang in there.

I cannot thank you and the wonderful, strong, and determined women of ObesityHelp.com!! All of us have been through so much, but we always find strength to help another person in their hour of need. And trust me, I really needed the understanding and the encouragement. God bless you and all of the women and men who have had WLS, and who share their testimony and give words and prayers of strength to the rest of us. I truly appreciate it. Thank you again and God bless you and your family. They named you right. Sincerely, Jacquie W.

I went through the heart thing they needed a second opinion but it all worked out for the best for me ,and it will for you too. Trust in the Lord lean not unto your own understanding. It will be ok. My prayers are with you. Susan Mettert

Hi Susan: Thank you for your much needed and appreciated prayers. God worked it all out! I had an appointment with the cardiologist today and my heart is doing great . After the cardiologist faxes my release papers, I'll be having surgery on January 4, 2006!! What an awesome God we serve. He knows how much we can bear. And most of all he saved my life again. I felt bad about the complaining, and asked Him to forgive me for being such an ingrate, a few days ago. I'm so glad that He forgave me, and that He sent you and the other strong women, that helped me to see things the right way instead of my way. God Bless you. Sincerely, Jacquie W.