Finally! A date!

Hi all,

Well, after 8 months of jumping through hoops, I have a surgery date and it's almost here.  I started on the two week fast yesterday.  Gads I'm miserable  LOL.  But I'm trying to stay busy.  The surgical coordinator emphasized to me that my doctor will absolutely cancel the surgery at the last moment if he feels like my liver is not shrunk enough so I have to stay on track.  Anyway, it will be nice to have a little jump start on the weight loss. 

I really am getting the pre-surgery jitters.  All sorts of morbid thoughts.  Does everyone do this?

Is there anyone in the group who goes to the support group in Hutchinson?  I thought I might try it.  

Ginger                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Congratulations on your surgery date!!!
Yeah, the liquid diet sucks, but SO worth it in the end. I remember that. I only had to do it for one week though. Hope everything goes smoothly.
And remember...YOU CAN DO IT!!! 

I am determined that all will go well.  But I'm 61 so I have my age against me.  Anyone else around that has gone through  the surgury at an older age?

I have met otehrs at your age & they did just fine, I was on the liquid diet for 4 weeks!! so I feel for ya..
I am not sure of support groups in Hutch but we have a wonderful support group up her ein Junction City, it is at Innovative Weight Loss Solutions.  We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month, & we welcome all..  We have some that come from Ark City & all over...

Hijack--
Hey, send those Ark Citians to my group. Winfield is just 18 miles away from them, and we would LOVE to have them come. Not that I'm trying to steal sheep; just trying to be helpful. ;)
Blessings,
Mary

HI!  I saw your post and you had surgery with the same dr about the same time.  How is it going for you?  I can't believe its been 1 year!  I have been to some support group meetings in Junction but it is about a 2 hour drive to get there so I don't some every month.  I do go to the meeting here in Hutch and it is ok.  People are friendly but more of a chat session than educational.  Take care

Yeah the time is flying by.. I had lap rny on Oct 21, 2008, but I started my journey with a lot of dental work in July so I have dropped around 125 pounds.. I can not believe how much better I feel.  No more high blood pressure meds for me.. woohooo...lol
I adore our support group in Junction City, & you can call them & chat anytime.
I know I will be in Wichita for about a week starting May 6.  Hubby is having back surgery at St Francis Via Christi the 7th.

Hi, Ginger.
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I didn't have to do the liquid diet pre-op, but I had to do it post-op, so I know how hard it is. Just keep your goal in mind.
I was nearly 53 when I had surgery, with quite a few co-morbidities, but I did just fine. No complications, thank God.
Keep a positive attitude and pray hard. You'll be fine.
Blessings,
Mary

Ginger,
Good luck on your upcoming surgery.  I am sure you are doing great on your two week diet to prep.  Stay on track and it will pay off for you.  I attend the support group in Hutchinson every month.  Its a small group but friendly.  We would love to have you join us.  Vicki

Hi Vicki,

Where is the meeting and when?  I really would like to try it as I'm only 40 miles west of Hutch.  If you think of it, drop me an email at ginsan at kans.com and remind me when it's close.  My memory just isn't the same  LOL.

I'm really starting to get nervous.  Surgery is Tuesday.  No backing out now.  I told someone today that in my mind I am saving my life.  Every time I even try to get out of my chair, my knees scream at me to get it done.  I can't believe how much better my blood sugar is on the fast.  I know I'm doing the right thing.

Ginger