Disappointed

Hi all, Well isn't life just wonderful? I called the surgeons office today to schedule my surgery. He's got some vacation scheduled but I could have done it 7/19--except my employer won't let me have the time off. My sister is having her first baby sometime in mid-August (due date 8/15) and between that and the doc's vacation schedule, I've had to schedule surgery on 9/13/04. I know it's not that far away but there is that part of me that worries that I will somehow chicken out or loose the enthusiasm I've had for the past 6 months about getting this surgery done. And part of me is disappointed that I can't have it sooner rather than later. Thanks for letting me cry on your shoulders! This too shall pass I'm sure. Judy

You can cry on my shoulders but you gotta have patience Judy! Theres alot on your plate right now but your wls will be here soon. I will not let you chicken out or loose enthusiasm. Hey how about I keep you up and when I get my date and start worring you can keep me up? I can't wait to meet you in support group. When is he going on vacation? I go see him on the 21st. Cindy

Hey it's a deal! He's going on vacation that first week in August. So he won't do my surgery the week before that. He told me on my first visit he likes to be around to follow closely post op (which is a good thing) and won't do this surgery the week before he goes on vacation. I could have it done the week after that which is Aug. 9th, but my sis is having her first baby and I won't miss that by being in the hospital. Plus this is her big moment and I dont' want people worrying about how I'm doing and not focusing on her having this baby. So we can just work on keeping our attitudes on track! Thanks! Judy

Judy, Cry away....that is why we're here. You sound like a wonderful, thoughtful sister!! September will be here soon. I have always been a firm believer in that everything happens when it happens, for a reason. (and this coming from a women who started this process almost a year ago and am looking at possibly not having surgery until after the first of the year!! insurance ) As for chickening out, I think if you just stay with us on here and read about all the good that comes from WLS, you will stay positive. When I have even the slightest notion that I might be chickening out, I look at the before and after photos. I know it isn't about our looks.........but we are a visual people and measurements on paper just aren't as impressive as a photo. Keep your chin up and enjoy that new baby! Sheila

Judy, I have plenty of tissues - they hold the boobs up these days, (just kidding) LOL. Anyway, I can understand the frustration as well as the apprehension. Like already mentioned, be sure to read and stay in contact with support groups, this message board or other support systems and I'm sure that you won't chicken out. Also, read some member profiles. Some of us have had remarkable changes. I never in my life would have dreamed of walking a 4 mile race, but tomorrow for the first time, I am walking a race. I have been training for it by walking at least 5 times a week, from 3-4.6 miles daily. Until surgery, enjoy that new baby next month! God bless, Andrea