have a date feeling bitte...

have a date feeling bitter /sweet ?

Congrats! I also have a date and think the feeling of bitter/sweet comes with that.....I am so happy that I have been approved, but this is a major step so of course there is a little anxiety. Good Luck and I wish both you and I an uneventful surgery. Michelle

thanks for your response and congrats i'm glad to know that someone knows what a big decision and life change this is.on one hand i'll look and feel better but on the other hand i'm saying good bye to a old friend[food].nervous yes the date is march 3rd.all test are done everythings set in place just have to show up.good luck on your surgery everythings going to be alright.you and i have a bumpy road ahead of us but by spring it should be smooth sailing. thanks again for your response bill.e

Wow, March 3rd is my birthday!! Many Congrads!! We both have a second chance. May God be with you all and everything go smoothly. I can't wait to see you guys post new pics of yourself after your changes, good luck.

Congradulations!!!

HI, Based on my personal experience, you are completely normal, or we are both crazy....oops, I was trying to get you to cheer up.... ok, a different route.... I have used this analogy several times so if you have already heard it, tune it out.... For me, getting ready for surgery was a somewhat exciting time...there was the wait, the fight, a few other fights, the anticipation of both the surgery AND the weightloss....and the list goes on.... So, my analogy...if you are married, think about the wedding and the marriage....once I knew I/we were getting married, most of our thoughts/time went to the "wedding"...the dress, the church, the flowers, etc.... after a few months of it, we had a chat and decided to get our focus back on the "marriage"....it was so easy to get caught up in the wedding...the excitment, the extensive planning, etc... Well, now your plans are made so to speak, the dress is hanging in the closet(oops, the tux), the flowers are ordered, the cake is being made, your relatives are coming to town.... you get the idea... Anyway, I think what you are feeling is completely normal....read my profile around the date of March/April 04...I had surgery in April 04...one night in particular I was ready to cancel everything... I have said several times...for me, pre-op was SO MUCH HARDER than post-op...the worry, the wait, the unknown.... I had open RNY and was in the hospital for 4 days....no big deal compared to pre-op RNY... I am 21 months out, down 130 lbs, had a tummy tuck and am now having a breast lift this coming wednesday... Life was always good, but since wls, life is EXCELLENT!!! Best wishes to you for a successful surgery and a quick recovery.. sorry for the book....but I remember how nerve racking the time was for me....it too shall pas you by...and so will all your clothes, your shoes, and your excess weight...grin... Enjoy the Ride...it is a wonderful trip!! RAE

Wow did this post hit home for me. I thought I was the only one. I actually had a friend get very upset with me because I didn't seem overly excited when she called. I keep having these things I'm calling "mortality moments". I've been waiting 3 years for this and now that its finally here it seems like a dream. GOOD LUCK!