One day and counting.........

Well, I'm waiting on a call from the hospital telling me when to report tomorrow. I'm getting kind of nervous. Kind of like the first day of school butterflies. I've been sleeping, but dreaming about everything that is about to happen. I'm washing my belly with the Phisohex (3 days straight) and getting my bag ready. I can't believe it's almost here...and the thoughts in my mind are "What the heck am I getting myself into here?" I guess I didn't really think it would get here at all, and now that it is, it's like an unreality to me. Do I really know what I'm getting into? Are these questions normal? I want to do this, I guess it just creeped up on me quickly. Thanks for all of your good thoughts and wishes... Paula

Paula, I just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and let you know my thoughts are with you. You are in good hands with Dr. A. I cannot wait until I am where you are...about to be on the losing side. Best wishes, Stacey

Hi Paula... Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!! I'm 2 weeks postop and know exactly what you are going through. Try to keep yourself busy today to take your mind off it. Everything will be fine. Just think, tomorrow you will be joining me on the "losers bench"!! How exciting!! I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted. XXXOOO Kim K.

Wow! Paula, That came up so fast! I am so happy for you.Right before you know it, you will be on the other side with the rest of us, and I expect to see you walking in Wilcox park : ) Robin R -100 lbs FOREVER!!

Paula Congratulations on your journey that is about to begin. Takes me back to one year ago...with my feelings. Good Luck to you..and keep us posted! Robin! Its great to see you...I took a peak at the picture on your profile and you look fantastic girlfriend!! I miss ya! Joanie

Hey Robin, After my recovery...we'll have to meet at Wilcox Park for a nice walk. I walk there ALL the time. Love it..My kids love "Run Away Bunny"...I love to walk to the library when I drop my kids off at the Y for swim lessons. ] Can you tell that I LOVE my downtown? I love Westerly! paula

paula, good luck to you, i'll be sending you healing energy tomorrow! i am alot like you, my surgery will be 2 weeks from today, and after months and months of dr's appointments, tests, reading these message boards and countless hours reading profiles, i thought, ok, bring it on! now i finally have a date, and approval (just this past friday that finally came!) and i'm like, holy sh*t! i really truly believed there were absolutely no more obstacles mentality wise, i figured i'd conquered them all... NOT! even after reading everyone saying these exact same things, i thought, well, not me! oh well, guess i'm human after all! keep us posted! love patty

Paula, You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. I am sure you are having all the same thoughts many have had! You will be on the loosers bench before you know it. Keep us posted and my best to you... Nancy K Robin!! A blast from the past - good to see you on the boards again!

Your feelings are all normal Paula. I think we all go through the same cycle of feelings. Once you get to the hospital you'll calm down, because you know you've made the right decission. You'll still have the normal surgery butterflies, but you won't be second guessing yourself about the WLS. Best wishes on your surgery and hoping for a speedy recovery so you can start enjoying your wonderful new life. Maggie

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK!!!!!! In some ways I envy you- I would love to get it over with and in some ways I really am glad its you now not me!!!! YOU WILL BE FINE- focus on your happy place, fuzzy bunnies, cute little puppies, rainbows and butterflies.....LOL - Am I helping???? Remember he's the best and you are in good hands....or is it the good hands are in you????? SORRY couldn't help that one........ Anyhow- clean the house, warn the hubby it better be clean when you get home. Do all the laundry- tie up your loose ends and get a good nights sleep. Relax relax relax, Phil covered all the complications- he's got another 9000 of these surgeries to do before anyone else has problems. By then you will be a floating feather flitting freely in the (cant think of another f word that sounds good here, forest? )