Scared and hopefull

Ok I am 10 days from surgery and I am scared and excited at the same time. I feel like that life will change so fast that if I blink I might miss something. My boys are now aware of what is going to happen and my mother is coming down to help with them so my Husband can be there with me. Are you ever prepared for this can you can't really get it until you go threw it. Please help in the supportive way I know that you all can be. I need you all and think of you often. Thanks Anna soon to be a loser

It's normal to feel mixed emotions Anna...I certainly did! I think we all go through that. Just remember that you've made this decision for a reason. It's difficult to get mentally prepared for this because no matter what those of us who are post-op tell you that you will go through...it's different for everyone and so there's no general answer to what you're going to experience. Life will change pretty dramatically after surgery, but I think the one thing that I was surprised by the most was that I was glad it was over and that my new life was beginning. I'm 6 weeks out today and I feel great! I won't lie to you...the first few weeks are a bit difficult...I think for everyone. There are some exceptions, there always is, but for most of us I think the first few weeks are a major adjustment period to your new life and what you are and are not able to eat, drink, and do for a while. I'm sure that you will be fine and that in a few weeks after surgery you will be feeling much better about everything. Keep your chin up! Maria O.

thanks so much. I am feeling a little over the top. I was reading every thing from the food class again and I think... I know that I will be just fine. thanks for your help. anna

Anna, Just keep in mind that you are doing a great thing for yourself. I just had my 5 month anniversary of my surgery and am down 55 lbs. I could have never done that on my own and my life has already changed so much. It is definitely the best thing I have ever done for myself! -Michelle

Sounds like you have the scared and hopeful mix just right! It is such a big step I would be worried if you weren't scared. And this surgery does give us reason to hope for the future (maybe for the first time in a long time). Just read as many supportive posts as you can, eat and sleep well, enjoy your family and let the days take care of themselves.