second guessing

 I am second guessing my decision a bit today because I have a stomach bug and am feeling very nauseous, something I rarely am, and I remember how much I hate feeling nauseous. I don't feel like doing anything except complain. And I know nausea may be a regular occurrence that I will not tolerate well. But I guess I better suck it up and realize it is the price I will pay to lose weight! Ugh!

I had never heard that Terri, is that true guys???  might be diff, from the band, because I never felt that way, wish I did, haha, not really, I don't like that feeling either.  wait and see what everyone is saying, sounds like every one feels and looks great.  hop eyou feel better Terri, I spent the day in court yesterday, for some stupid neighborhood dispute concerning Right of ways, anyway, it was soooooooooo boreing I was nauseous and ready to screem if the stupid lawer asked where the lot pin was one more time, both lawyers talked about the lot pins for about 3 hours, I won't tell you what I was thinking of doing with that pin.  sorry, Terri I think you won't be sorry with the decision, you will have good daysand feel wonderful and look marvelous... take care, love ya, CHeryl

I have had pain from food being stuck but have really never been nauseous from the surgery. It is different then when you have the flu. Yeah totally different. I have heard that very rarely someone will be sick quite often but I do not think it is normal. You will make out fine.  Hope you feel better real soon.

Well, that's good to know. Wonder where I got that idea? I just had some broth and feel a bit better, actually.

Glad you are feeling a little better. :-)

You probably got the idea from me. I spent the first 2 months nauseous 24/7 - it was exhausting and the anti-nausea pills only eased it, did not stop it.

I just had lunch with a woman who is contemplating having surgery to answer some questions. I am comparing this to what I would imagine child birth would be in some ways - in the fact that the pleasure from the end results make you forget what you went through to get there.

I have to admit I haven't had it easy  - no major complications - but between the nausea and emotional stuff - the first four or five months were hard - but I expected that from all the research that I did prior to making the decision to do this.

I'm saying this not to discourage or encourage you - you are the only one that can really say that it is right for you - I look at things from a pro/con list - if the pros outweighs the cons I do it, if not I don't. Must be my financial education background - the ol' cost/benefit thing.

Well, good! I was beginning to think I made it up! I do remember you saying you were sick, now that you mention it, Candace. I am glad you are feeling better. And I know that I must weigh the pros and cons, I have done that. I just forgot how miserable I am when I am feeling nauseaus and it all came back to me with this stomach flu. Are you happy with your end results even though you had such a rough beginning? Would you do it again? I am guessing yes, but would like to hear that from you.

The fast answer is absolutely, I would do it again.

You know the video of you walking to your mailbox? I was in worse physical shape - I still have a long way to go - but I'm walking the dog now which is a major improvement - I can't wait to see what life will be like a year from now. The benefits far outweigh the hard parts for me.

Thank you Candace. I know that will be true for me as well. I just worry because I will be moving to Michigan and beginning a new full time ministry 9 weeks post op, away from family and friends and with doctors who don't know me. And I am a big baby if I don't feel well. As you can probably guess from my post today! 

I'll be fine. And I really am not second-guessing the surgery. Just being realistic about what I may have to face in order to take this very important step toward health.

Terri,

You are so entitled to second guess yourself - you are going through so many major life changes right now - can you imagine what your score would be on that little psycological stress scale right now? Even though it's all to move in a positive direction - change of any kind is stressful.

I was a wreck for the whole month prior to my surgery second guessing myself, in fact when I woke up in the recovery room I thought I would cancel my surgery....imagine my drugged surprise when they said my surgery had been done!!!! 

Even after surgery I was having moments of second guessing myself - and let me tell you I was very regretful during the nausea phase that I experienced, I just keep holding on to MainePam telling me that is happened to her as well and for her it was two months. I didn't like it, but I've lived through much worse for a much longer period of time.

I can certainly understand being nervous about moving to another state after the surgery, your doctor will help you locate the proper medical help in your transition. And just from meeting you that once, it will be no time at all before you have new face to face friendships there - and I know  you've got me here via internet and phone if you need me - which I'm sure there are many others who would say the same.

Feel free to call me anytime - if you don't have my number still let me know and I'll pm it to you.