I know this is probably typical

I'm having all these second thoughts, now that surgery is only 5 days away. I'm sure this is typical, right? I keep thinking what if something happens during surgery, or what if I can never eat anything but cottage cheese again, or what if my scar doesn't heal right, or what if I always have this poochy thing hanging over my lap? Can you all please tell me some good thoughts so I can stop feeling this way? Thanks! Terry

You're right, these thoughts seem to be very typical. I know I certainly had most of them. Well, not the cottage cheese thing . . . I'd be eating something else even if it made my pouch explode! I wouldn't presume to tell you how to handle this, but what I did was to focus on the goal. I went back and re-read some of the many success stories that helped make my decision in the first place. The Before & After pics were always a huge inspiration. If you have an angel, or some others on here that you feel close to, by all means drop them a line or give them a call. Everybody on this board has always seemed to be ready, even eager, to help people in exactly this boat. Best of luck to you. This is a huge step you're taking, but one that has a huge payoff down the road. Rich Lap RNY 7/28/04 440/320/160

Thanks, Rich. You're right about the before and after pictures, and all the stories, it really helps to read them. I appreciate your words, it helps to talk to people who've "been there". Now I have a visual of cottage cheese exploding out of a pouch. Ewwwww! Terry

Sweetie this is typical: Hang in there i will tell you being a year and a half post op there isnt anything that i wont try just once if it makes me sick thats on the no no list Hang in there and good luck on your upcoming surgery Marsha 319/159/?

Thank you Marsha, I guess I hadn't thought of it that way. There's nothing to say I can't try it, and by process of elimination, I'll know what works, and what doesn't. I appreciate your good thoughts. Terry

Hi! It's just me again ~ LOL I started typing this before but stopped because I thought it was goofy. So, I'll let you decide for yourself lol. Yes, what you are going through is very typical. BUT The things I can do now, and I can only speak from my experience here, are so much better than the way that I was living before. I couldn't walk up the stairs before without sweating like a pig and feeling like I was going to pass out ... now I can race kids up two flights of stairs and even win sometimes! I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and was a Type II diabetic ... now I don't have any of those. I couldn't shop in regular stores - even the tops in the LB store wouldn't fit right ... now I can nearly shop in the misses section for my tops and definitely shop there for my britches! I FEEL good. I'm happy. I can keep up with people who I couldn't keep up with before and I'm wearing them out half the time! Look at YOUR reasons for doing this ... I'm sure you'll smile when you think of all the could be's ... the good ones. Hugz and best wishes, Cathy

Cathy, It's not goofy at all. You know, everything you wrote about is true, and the very reasons that I wanted to do this in the first place. I have so many things affecting my health, and I know it's all because of the weight I'm carrying. Thanks for reminding why I started on this adventure. Terry

Terry, I am 2 1/2 wks out and can already tell a difference. What your feeling is normal, i had the same thoughts. For me, even with my ups and downs that happen early on i would redo this in a heartbeat. My energy level is up already, and i look great (or so they say), my knees feel better, i can only imagine whats in store as i move forward. hope this helps giovanna

It does help, Giovanna, and it's good to know that already you're feeling more energy. I just have to keep the good thoughts, and I'll get through this fine. Thank you. Terry

Terry I think it's normal. I'm so excited for you FOUR MORE DAYS!!!! Allow yourself these feelings but then come to the board read all the wonderful success stories here... you'll be fine. This is all part of the "Glorious Adventure" you are about to embark on... Debby