My Surgery Has Been Postponed

I've been sulking for a few days now. My surgery has been changed from 3/22/04 til "maybe" 5/4/04. I was really waiting for 3/22 and it was almost here. The reason is that Gastric Bypass Life Skills class through PMRI. It is a six-week course, but it takes twelve weeks (every other week) to complete. I'm hoping I'm over my temper tantrum about it, just trying to stay positive now. I've been reading the posts, but just haven't replied to any. Glad Tina and Elissa are doing well. Elissa, it's hard to believe you even had surgery! You are soooo perky. Hope I can do a fraction as well as you have. And welcome to Michele, hoping to meet/talk to you soon. Dianne

DIANE, I CAN'T SAY I BLAME YOU HONEY. Not only would I be sulking I'd be somewhat pissed off. Oh honey okay, we will make it through this. Angry is good, it will give you energy. Shake it off. Chin up. Chest out and plug on. Linda it sounds like you are a turkey. Keep thinking , I want to be an Eagle. I will fly. Repeat over & over I will fly. Did it work yet chickiee? Oh not a very good analogy with the Super Bowl today with the Eagle comparrison. Oh well, I hope I brought a smile to your face. You know Hairdresser's have a license to listen to it all. There must be some unearthly reason, God only knows why, you are going through this trial right now. You are tough. Just stay calm & focused. We'll help you through this one. ((HUGS)). Elissa PS. This one will put a smile on your face too. I got flowers from my friend & neighbor yesterday. The note said simply " If you have graduated to Jello you deserve these flowers." Boy did I have a crying jag. I'm tearing up now just thinking about that damn note. Any of you post-ops can really appreciate it. I guess that is what they mean by raging hormones. EH

Diane, I am so sorry to hear about your postponed surgery date . I would be angry and upset too! But apparently there is a reason for it. Maybe we don't understand it but there must be one. Follow Elissa's advice! We are all here for you. I know the agony of the "waiting" game before surgery. Mine was not postponed but I know the agony and I really feel for you since now it will be a few months longer. Keep smiling! All will come together before you know it!! Hope

Dianne, I'm sorry I hope that the time flies by for you. You definitely have a great source of inspiration and entertainment here to help pass the extra time! Ken

Hello Diane, Sorry to hear about your surgery date "set back"....I can imagine it must be tuff.....just waiting and waiting but things sometimes happens for reasons of the unknown.....Just try to use the extra time too: reflect, relax and relate and continue to help others along the pre-op journey Your time will be here before you know it. About the Grastric Bypass Life Skill class through PMRI is this a class that everyone must take???? I've been trying to reach that PMRI since Wednesday (left several messages) still waiting for a return call for my first set of appiontments. Stay positive and chin-up's Hope to meet ya soon....since your in the New Castle area

Thanks guys, you are all awesome. I knew I could count on your support. That's right chin up, I'm adjusted to it know after my little withdrawn sort of temper tantrum. It's great to know that you all care. Dianne

Dianne, Sorry to hear about the postponment, I know how disappointed you must be. T

Oh Dianne, I'm so sorry you've been postponed! I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. Just trust that this is in your best interest and keep your eyes on the goal. The time will pass by quickly. You will be on the losing team in no time! ((hugs)) Carla

I feel very bad for you. I too have my tenitive date for March 22, and I have hit a snag with PMRI that was very unexpected. I MAY get cleared by the end of this month. Time will tell. I am so upset over the events that I cant sleep at night. I just don't understand how I can go through all the testing of all the other doctors, fix any problems that may have come up, and then get to PMRI and have a 30 minute visit that gives me a big maybe. I will follow your postings--hang in there!

Mish I see you are from PA. Welcome. Good luck with the PMRI thing. I really, really hope you get cleared in time. Dianne