Excited, Nervous, and Scared!

Well, it's finally here. Monday is the big day!!!! I'll be getting sleeved at the University of MD. My mother called me tonight and asked if I was absolutely sure this is what I wanted to do. . . . . .I know she's concerned, but I told her that I've done all my research, I've gone through the NUT classes and have been poked and tested for just about EVERYTHING. I just hope that her anxiety goes away about the procedure because she's making me nervous. Part of me feels that I don't have 100% support from my family and they really don't want me to do this. My sister doesn't want me to have it, but I'm the one that has to live in this body, not her!!!! However, my mom and my sister will be going to the hospital with me. I'm excited to start this new journey, but I'm just scared of the unexpected! I have a five year old that's the love of my life. I'm really doing this for her as well. I want to be the best, active, and energetic mother!!!!  I know I can do this. Wish me luck!!!! muah!!! xoxo. . . . . .


Melissa :)

(Dusty slapping Mel on both sides of her cheeks with a pair of gloves) Mel as you know I am 6 days out yes I was nervous but they will give you something to calm you before the surgery. I myself thought the sleeve surgery was less painful then the band. I have been through 3 surgeries only because when my surgeon got the removal/revision ok he would not do the sleeve because of scar tissue. So I had to wait 7 months to get my sleeve. NO REGRETS you hear me I LOVE IT my pain now is minimal and that it only feels like you got punched in the stomach and I know for a fact the labor pains you felt with your son were worse. So c'mon warrior get your butt on the loser's bench tomorrow and I hope I am the first one to call you a LOSER. I will clean that bench off for you and tomorrow you will be sitting on it OK. Shew I am out of breath now. The best of luck to you Mel congrats and I'll talk to you soon. Just do one thing for me please be sure to tell the nurses and anestesiologist to pump you up with anti nausea medicine I can't stress that enough I did not once get nauseated during or after Only when i drank that chit to do the xray leak test but I did'nt throw up though. We will be praying for you to have a speedy recovery. Let me tell you another good thing I'm down from 277 to 266 today since surgery(Not counting the 10Lbs. of waterweight I gained in the hospital). We will all see you soon let us know as soon as possible how your doing tomorrow. Oh also God bless Mom and Sis but you are doing this for yourself and nobody else and always remember that my sisters didn't want me getting mine either but here I am I did it for me and my health.

Thank you for the slaping me Dusty!!!! lol I definitely need it!!!! I'm feeling a little bit better. I will make sure I do all the things you instructed me to do!!!! I'll keep in touch and let you know what's going on.

You have to do what you feel is right. as far as nervous and scared  yep I was too but it was over so fast and now that I look back id do all of it over again if I had too.We will be waiting for you on the losers bench.

Thanks Andy!!! I hope it goes by super fast without any complications!!!! :)

So excited for you Mel! You can do this! And this will be one of the greatest things you've ever done for yourself! Don't let anyone shake your resolve (even though it comes from a place of love) because they will be changing their tune very soon after you start losing and you are healthier every day. It's hard for them to see the big picture from outside and it's hard for them to accept that the danger we are in from being obese is much greater than the risk involved in this surgery. Hey, it was hard for ME to face, but in the end I know I made the right decision and I'm sure you will too.

Can't wait to hear that you have made it through safe and sound...is someone going to let us all know on here? If you need someone to do that I'd be more than willing. Just PM me and let me know. Best of luck - you're in GREAT hands at UMMC! Congrats on your courage in making it to this day. 

Thank you Laura!!!! I'm so excited, but just a lil' nervous!!!! I know everything will work out. By the way, where did you park at? I don't have anyone on here to let you guys know that I made it through safely. I'm PM you!

We parked in the garage on Redwood and I don't believe we moved the car until Dave went to go get it to pick me up out front on the next day when we were leaving. The hopital will validate for the entire time and you should only have to pay for one day's worth of parking.

You are entitled to feel any way you want.  But I will say that the professionals at UMMC are great.  Tomorrow will be a blur!  By the time you arrive, check in, and change...you will be in and out and focusing on healing...it will all be surreal.  Feel comfortable in the decision you have made....it is your life and your body.  It is not a selfish decision...but a selfless decision so you can be around for your family.

Good luck!
Raina

Best wishes Melissa.  You're in wonderful hands. 

Terri