Thoughts and Attitudes of a Pre OP (Come on in)

Okay the thread yesterday was for all us post ops to give you an idea what changes we experience after surgery. What I thought would be helpful for pre ops is you should take some time and reply to this post with your thoughts of your attitude now. Where do you see yourself now....Is it good for you or does this attitude draw you to another twinkie? Seeking info for surgery becomes an obsession sometimes and we get ourselves so hyped up because we have decided to do something good for ourselves now we have to decide what the good will be....So come on in and write a few words. What I would do is to look at these words once you become post op and see where you were and look at where you are going.....okay YES I am post op but I do remember pre op life. I want you pre ops to feel like you are part of the community too! So get the keyboard rip! Look forward to all of your responses!

Great topic Debbie. I have a feeling that I cant believe the time has finally come to be healthy. It doesnt seem possible. I went and joined Kirkwood Fitness yesterday in preparation to a new me. I might have pre surgery jitters like most folks but I know what goes on in the operating room I just dont like the feeling of being put to sleep. But hey that will pass in about 5 seconds when I get the drugs in the operating room. I am fully ready for this transition in my life. I know I will be on full liquids for Thanksgiving but I have had many Thanksgivings that I ate way too much and made up for this year and gosh years from now. LOL I am looking forward to my surgery as a fresh new beginning.......Sharon

Sharon, I like that attitude! You are preparing for it all and that is good. Kirkwood is a nice facility. I took out the Y membership after I was several months out from surgery just to be sure I could do the exercising. Right before this surgery I joined Kirkwood for three years went a total of 5 times in three years I thought my husband was going to kill me. But being as heavy as myself and walking among the normal made me uneasy! I even like your fasting for Thanksgiving that really shows committment. You are right about holiday eating, pre op I know I did way too much eating on the holidays....I use to have to eat at three houses. That was purely insane! I was so glad when in laws moved to FLA then I was down to eating two meals! I wish you a good journey for your fresh new beginning. As Bonnie Miller says, if you need any help or guidance we are here just post the question or comment. Hugs and Fleece Blankets (on thier way to you!) Debbie

Sharon, I have had many surgeries over many years and I always hated that time in the "holding" area because that is when the anxiety kicks in, but for some reason I never felt that on the day of my WLS. I knew I was doing the right thing and I was at peace with my decision. Hopr you experience the same thing. Lots of good luck to you. We will all be praying for you. Ellen

HELLO ALL, GREAT TOPIC.WELL WHEN IT WAS GETTING CLOSER TO MY TIME TO HAVE WLS I TRUELY WASN'T NERVOUS AT ALL,I KNEW I WAS DOING THE RIGHT THING AND I ALSO KNEW IF I DIDN'T GO THROUGH THIS SURGERY I WAS DYING A SLOW PAINFUL DEATH.I WAS TOLD BY MY DOCTOR AND I FELT AND SEEN HOW FADING AWAY I WAS WITH SO MUCH WRONG WITH ME AND I GOT TO WERE I WAS ON THE COUCH MORE AND MORE.I WASN'T ABLE TO GET UP AND CLEAN MY OWN HOUSE OR COOK THE WAY I USE TO.AFTER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS WOW WHAT ENERGY,I WAS ALWAYS ON THE GO,I LOVE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL TO VISIT THE ONES WHO GO THROUGH THE SURGERY AND IF SOME OTHERS GO BACK IN I AM THERE WHEN I KNOW ABOUT THEM GOING IN.I AM GLAD I HAD THE SURGERY EVEN AFTER THE BUMPS IN THE ROAD YES I AM SLOWLYYYYYYYYYY TRYING TO GET MY STRENGTH AND I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I AM BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS.WELL GOOD LUCK TO ALL I HOPE THIS HELPS OTHERS WHO ARE DECIDING WHAT TO DO.TAKE CARE LOVE BONNIE

Yes, good topic Debbie, I'm a post opt. I had mine 12/9/03. Before I had my surgery, I was 396 lbs with diabetes, high blood pressure, gerd(acid refulx) and 2 bad knees. Not to mention hard to breath when i walk from my apt to the car. I was misarible! I thank god for the surgery. All the pain, puking up afterwards was all worth it. On the 3rd day after surgery I was off all my priloec,diabetes meds, later I went off my blood pressure meds too. Havent needed them since. I made up my mind that I wanted to be able to get around and live longer to play with my grandson. One year later I had my left knee total replace due to losing 100 lbs and boy does that feel great! I am now 3 weeks post opt form my TT and muscle tightening!! I've lost 136 lbs so far. I feel like a new women. I just wish I did this years ago. anyway, thats my story in a nut shell!! Whoo hoo!

You are playing alot of my song here pre op I had similar things! So inquiring minds want to know....OT of course...How are you feeling from the TT and muscle tightening. Can you describe it for me and who did it for you??? I guess I could go to your profile first huh! Glad things are going well for you. Debbie