Gettin' scared

Thank you Carmen!

*hugs*


Shells

I got nervous too, more about them putting me asleep than anything else.  I am SO glad that I did this, I haven't seen my 230 in I don't know how many a decades.  Relax, it is normal to feel this way, but the rewards are so great.  Just remember to get up and walk around, it's very important to do so.  There are drugs for the pain, so take them, and walk walk walk.  You are feeling as normal as all of us.  Just keep looking ahead at the finish line. Hugs, Diane

I am definitely worried about walking enough, I told EVERYONE who wanted to come see me in the hospital that they were only allowed to come if they were going to take me for a walk! LOL

Thank you!


Shells

I think we all go through this Shells, hang in there!

Thanks!


Shells

I have to say I NEVER got scared.  I knew without a shadow of a doubt this was the right decision for me.  I know you feel the same way, so dig deep and find that resolution in yourself and put it to work for you.  When I started to think too much about it, I got dressed and went to the gym.  Working out so much before my surgery is what made me heal so well, kept me strong during my recovery and helped me to be pain free most of the time.   Turn your nervousness into energy that will benefit you now.......go get ready for your life to change for the better! I went out and bought the cutest little outfit that represented my "GOAL".  It was a cute little black and pink business suit (although it was pretty sexy) in a size 16.  I hung it on my wall and looked at it every single day.  It took me 8 months to fit into it, but on my 34th birthday I wore that outfit to my Birthday party and every day i remembered what mattered and why I made this decision.  That outfit still hangs in my closet, I never wore it again because now I am a size 6, but I hold onto it to always remember that I can achieve my highest aspirations, and then some.  It felt so good that day I got to wear that outfit that had in a sense become a celebrity hanging on my wall.  Maybe I should pass it on to you?    The torch so to speak? You are going to do amazing things...........feel amazing things..........experience amazing things........ Trust me!  Put worry out of your head...........focus on the future. Take Care!

Well said, Connie!

Those are both FANTASTIC ideas!!!!

Thanks Connie!


Shells

Oh honey, if anyone understands what you are saying, it's me. Surgery is only 4 days away and I'm getting butterflies too. I know the fears you are talking about. Am I going to be part of that 1%? Am I going to be the one who it DOESN'T work for? Will I make it? Try to stay positive, and I will too, ok?

Tell ya what, I will be positive for you, and you for me?! LOL


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