Less then 2 weeks to go and counting!

Well, I had my pre-op appt. on Friday with Dr. Wynn and everything is a go! March 8th is the date and I am sooooo ready! Although, when Brett told me I have to give myself shots in my stomach for 1st 30 days I am home. YUCK! I hate NEEDLES! Anyone else have a hard time with that???

You have to do what? Give yourself needles? What kind of needles.....This is new to me......But I am a new pre-op... P.S. are you speaking of the B-12? If so is needles the only way? Shay a/k/a Snuggles

Glad to hear you are in the last mile. It will come quickly. I'm 4 weeks post op,and don't know about any needles either. It's probably for the blood thinnner, but this must be new. They are changing their procedures often and improving constantly. Just remember that it's always for your safety. Good luck Vanessa! Tina

Hi Vanessa - congrat's on your upcoming date! As far as the shots? I did not have to take them, I believe you are referring to the blood thinner shots. Brett did say at the last Saturday group meeting when they were required, but I'm sorry I do not remember the reason. I know that if you have to do it, although it may be difficult, those 30 days will be worth the new you that you are creating - you can do it!!!!! ((hugs)) Carla

YESS!!!! Bret told me about the needles last friday!!! ICK!!! Heparin shots in the stomach every day for a month!!!! EEEEAAAKKK!! But it actually makes me feel better that they are really going to take that extra step to be sure we dont get those nasty blood clots Im ready for this darn surgery to happen already! lol. next wednesday here I come! Elizabeth M

Congratulations as you wind down and move forward. Diane C.

Vanessa, Good luck sweetie. I did not have to do the shots. My surgery date was 1/26/04. The blood thinner shots started 2 wks after for everyone I understand. I hear you just aim and stick. EEEWWWWWW. The month does pass pretty quickly. So you'll do fine. We're here if you need us. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Hi, Vanessa... Whoo-hoo!!! March 8th is a good day...that's my daughter's birthday. (March 6th is hubby's). I didn't have to do the shots, either. Whew! Glad I missed THAT! (((hugs))) -Karen