yikes::::awaiting 1st surgery apt. hoping to be a candidate!

LOOKING FOR HELP WITH THE PRE-APT JITTERS. HOPING TO HEAR YES, TO THE " BIG" QUESTION AM I  A CANDIDATE FOR BYPASS/HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY??? THIS IS A MAJOR DECISION. IT IS A MATTER OF MY IMPROVED QUALITY LIFE & HEALTH. SO TIRED! SO TIRED OF TAKING ALL THESE MEDICATIONS EACH DAY TO LIVE. I WANT MY LIFE BACK! SO I WAIT TO HEAR WHEN MY INITIAL APT. WILL BE. HELP ME COPE!

Bunny, I feel you pain.  I have surgery on the 2rd Monday.  I remember how you feel right now.  I have been very nervous on each test and appointment that would stop the process.  But I am here and you will be as well, God willing.  Hang in there and keep us informed on you journey.   What are you hoping to have?  I am having RNY.  Good luck   Sandy

Hi Bunny, I too feel your wrath.  I too have been on that side of the coin.  I shall pray for you.   Sandy good luck Hon.  My prayers are with you on Monday.........

HI OCALACAROLE: THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY ON MY PRE-OP JITTERS: HAVE YOU HAD SURGERY? LET ME KNOW HOW ARE YOU DOING. AT WHAT STAGE, ETC.? I HAVE FAMILY THAT USED TO LIVE IN OCALA. BEFORE ALL MY HEALTH ISSUES & PRIOR TO ALL MY PRIOR SURGERIES, I WENT FISHING FOR BASS NEAR OCALA FLORIDA. IT IS BEAUTIFUL THERE. KEEP IN TOUCH. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU! BEST WISHES, BUNNY

HI SANDY:      BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR SUGERY. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU & PRAYING FOR YOUR SPEEDY RECOVERY. THANKS FOR POSTING A REPLY FOR MY PRE-OP JITTERS, YOU ALL HAVE BEEN THERE IN THIS POSITION.        LET'S PUT THIS IN GOD'S HANDS! HE WOULD NOT LEAD US TO IT IF HE DID NOT INTEND FOR ALL OF US TO GET THROUGH IT!    TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH, LETTING ME KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING AS THE DAYS PASS. AGAIN. MY BEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR SURGEON. BUNNY 

Hi Bunny, I am 8 1/2 months out.  I am considered a light weight so I hear.  As I am 5'2 and weighed 230 lbs.  I have lost 70+ lbs I am a very slow loser.  I was from day 1 but I kept doing what I was supposed to and I have lost 70% of my weight.  I am almost at goal.  My goal that is..I was originally given 118 as a goal but I feel I am too old to get so low.  And to think at 10 years old Iwas 125 and 5'2...So I am thinking 118 is too low.  I will discuss it my next appointment.Good luck I feel great I love my doctor and his staff and I am so happy with my decision.

congratulations with your success.  I had surgery on July 13 in Ocala but with Dr. Overcash.  I was wondering how you handled getting your vitamins down?  I am have a really hard time. I also have pain in my back and front and I am not sure if this is a blockage.  how do I tell if I have blockage or if anything is wrong or if I am still just healing?  Can you help with some of your experiences?  I would greatly appreciate all the help. Thank you, Michelle

HI OCALACAROLE: MY SURGICAL JOURNEY NEVER STARTED & STOPS HERE.    COLON DR. SAYS, IT IS JUST TOO DANGEROUS FOR ME TO EVEN HAVE THE COLONOSCOPY & THE OTHER PRE-TESTS SO I WILL DO THE BEST I CAN WITH WHAT I HAVE TO WORK WITH. YOUR SUCCESS IS WONDERFUL. THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH ME. TAKE CARE & IF YOU HEAR HOW SANDY IS DOING GIVE ME A UP-DATE. BEST TO YOU, BUNNY17300