2 Days Until Surgery....

I just started my full liquid diet this morning and all is going well. I'm still not all that nervous or scared yet. I don't think it will all kick in until I pull into the hospital parking lot. You think I would be a little scared since it seems like everyday for the last week I have had people questioning me if I really wanted this and telling me all the bad stuff they heard and all the horror stories. Then I get all the people that don't know what they are talking about trying to give a load of worthless advice like they are experts. Besides my husband and my Mom I don't feel like very many people are excited for me or completely supporting my decision which makes me kinda sad and alone. Everyone seems to think I am taking the too drastic or easy way out. No one seems to understand how I really feel about this surgery and life change. Anyways enough talking. I think I will go and pack my hospital bag and take a shower. God Bless and I'll be on later I'm sure to blabber some more. It seems like the closer I get to surgery the more I can't seem to stay away from this site. I guess someone like me craves the attention and support I get from all you wonderful and supportive friends.

Hi Angela, Congrates on your up coming life change decision. You will do great. You can are going to do great. You can't worry about what others think, because if they haven't walked a mile in your shoe they don't have a clue. It drives me crazy when someone says or insinuates that we are taking the easy way......Ya right!!!!! That goes to show they don't have a clue. Good Luck and God Bless----Toni

Hi Angela, Congrats! I just wanted to let you know that I totally know how you feel about people giving you worthless advice or telling horror stories that they've heard about the surgery. You just have to tune those people out. At least you have the support of your husband and your mom. That's kind of how I am at the moment too. I'm lucky though, because my boss had the surgery a year ago so she is very supportive. We're all behind you! You'll be great! Good luck, and god bless!

Angela, I completely understand about craving the support. I have been very select on the people I have told because I don't want the negative input from others. Good Luck to you with your surgery, I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Shawn McGeachy

Hi Angie, Don't worry about all the naysayers....especially the ones in your family. I told the people in my family that theywere entitled to have their opinions, but if I want their advice....I'll ask. What I did was let them vent once and then no more...I flat out told them that if they didn't have anything positive to say then our conversation would end there. Be happy for yourself....unfortunately we can't always depend on that outside support. Mostly though, all of us here know the pain of being overweight and we support you...that's why you're drawn to the site...I did the same thing. Take care. **hugggssszzzz** Kori