!!! 13 Days, Words Of Encouragement Appreciated !!!

Hi I finished all my preop requirements now. The last being the blood work yesterday. Attended the LapSF support group this morning and now I just wait for my big day. I would really appreciate any words of encouragement left on my surgery page. I am going to be alone for this and have noone taking care of me when I get home. My parents are out of the country and my sisters are in Southern Cal and busy with their own families. I am sure I will be fine and I have bought all the Crystal lite, builloin and Unjury unflavored protein powder and sf jello etc. I am sending my dog Cooper and my son Jason to stay with Jason'e dad (my ex) for the 1st week I am home so that I can get plenty of rest. Again. I would appreciate any notes to my surgery page. Thanks Joy

I just had my lap RNY on wed 14 i feel much better by time I came home I am able to get out of bed by myself and do most things with out help the only thing that bothers me is the drainage tube that will be removed on tuesday that is the only thing that is bothering me i don't even feel any other cuts good luck I don't regret a thing the little bit of pain is well worth it

Went to new city for new job, accident, wheelchair, new apt, couldn't miss work, HMO problems paying out of area.Had left spouse/kids in city on other coast to follow. Many falls w/fx legs,arm..trying to get to work, park on meters w/ice 2-2005. Resigned 5 m. later, went home, applied for jobs everywhere, now in new city since 8-05, family closing home to follow soon. Think if anything happened, would rather be alone, small dark apt.w/cot perfect place to recoup, wouldn't want those I love worrying, fussing and would stress me worrying about them. Just time, rest will get me back to work in few wks and WHAT A NY it will be! Come on girl, we r committed now! I was size 1 going into military, weight and more weight over yrs! Injury, unhappiness, I am tired of not enjoying, living my life! I want to do so many things! I have switched insurance, doubts are normal, I am scheduled 12-29.I went into surgeon's office and there sat lug from work sorta familiar talking yackity yak, oh brother I said he is going to this too. U know what, I don't care. I am over worrying so much, that's one thing that got me here. Plan is do this while in cubicle city w/many others and interviews coming up afterward for job I got my grad degree for in 2004. We are going to change our lives! I want to be around to see my beautiful daughters, almost grown now. I have babyfood, Vitamin Shoppe is great and has shopping list for this, lemon crème pudding, broth, wipes, tape, gauze...I am ready. Did I tell you we are trying to close 3 houses at once to get funds juggled to buy home. I am counselor and believe that when I accept oneness of life then can appreciate all gifts of others coming my way! Bless your heart. Fear is normal, you r courageous!