November 7 is my date.
I can't believe how fast the time has flown. A few weeks ago I remember crying in the doctors office because my xray and ekg and come back abnormal and my doc wanted me to see a cardiologist, and I remember thinking that I was not going to be able to have the surgery after all. I mean I had taken so long to finally make the decision to have the surgery, my health has been going down hill, I have the date, and now they are going to tell me no?
But I should have had more faith in God. The cardiologist said despite the fact that I have the beginnings of CHF, I have a strong heart and I could have the surgery.
So here I am. I have my preop app on Nov.6, my sister is coming down to help us out with the kids, and I am on my way.
I am not sure really what I feel. I am a little nervous, but all in all I am very excited.
Hi Tabbatha! You're in good company with the Nov. 7th surgery date...there are a bunch of us with that date! Just wanted to say "hello" and welcome you!
Glad to hear you're excited...they say being a little nervous is normal. Personally, I'm not nervous (at least not yet). I trust that whatever God has planned for me in this surgery is going to happen with or without my nervousness, so I just keep thanking Him and praying!
I'm sure the days will fly by...
Heather
Hello Tabbatha. My surgery date is Nov. 7 also. I am having lap band done and am really looking forward to shedding some of this excess baggage and feeling better in general. My pre-op appointment is on Oct. 31 and the surgeon I am using does the pre-op instruction in a group setting for all those having surgery the following week. I am looking forward to meeting some other folks who will be traveling the same path and would like to stay connected here, too. Having been a nurse for many years, I have seen people in really bad shape come through surgery without a hitch, so don't worry too much and just have faith that everything will come out for the best.
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