Things are happening fast?

Hi Everyone,

I finally had my seminar at Hurley last night.  I'm scheduled for my psych test on Monday and have a consultation on Thursday.  It seems like everything is moving at warp speed since I finally made up my mind after a year of debate.  Is this normal?  Will things slow down when it comes to the surgery being scheduled?  My sad comment today is that while my husband and the majority of my friends have been very supportive my mother flat out told me I was going to die and is not speaking to me.  I'm really reallly hurt by this because we are close.  I tried to explain that I've thought it about it and I compare the scariness of this surgery to the potential health problems down the road and that doesn't matter to her.  Sorry I'm on a rant here but I felt so good all day at work thinking WOW things are really happening I'm taking charge and then this.  Well thanks for listening.  Any advice on the psych test and what happens at the consult? 

I never told my mom I was having bypass surgery until the morning of my surgery.  She thought I was having the lap band done.  She had told me over and over again how I would die on the table because of all my health issues and I just couldn't deal with it.  I will never regret having my surgery and my mom finally understands that I wasn't living I was existing in life.

My mom now see that I am living life,  walking without being out of breath, being able to play with my grand-daughter and I am happy . . . she didn't get it until after she started seeing the changes in me.

Your mom will come around she is just scared, reassure her that you are doing what is best for you and she will come around . . even though it hurts right now.

Best of luck to you and keep  us posted.

Kristy

maybe she just wants to control you
so you cant take charge of your life.
some mothers are like that.

so sorry you need to experience this when you are coming to terms with your situation

Sorry to hear about your Mom, I agree w/ Kristy, I'm sure she's just scared, maybe she's read to many negative things, try showing her the positives.  Show her the latest research about survival rates, decreased diabetes, improvement in high blood pressure.....maybe if she knows the facts she will feel better about it.

But as long as you know your doing the right thing for you, you'll be ok. 

Come by and rant whenever you want.

Edie

I just have my psych test for Hurley in early June.  My advise is to just be honest.  I was really nervous, but things went well.  I'm guessing you're seeing Dr. Williams.  I liked him. 

OMG.  Everything has gone fast for me too.  Dr. Williams turned his approval in that day and they called and had it sent into insurance that week. Insurance ok'd it in a week and a half and I could have already had my surgery, but I had a training for work I couldn't miss. So, tomorrow is my last day of training, I have my pre-op testing on Wed next week and my Nut appt on Thurs.  I start my two week diet on Aug 1st and surgery on Aug 16th.  WOW!!! Things are going so fast!!! 

As far as your mom is concerned, I agree with everyone else.  She is scared.  Hopefully, she'll come around and be supportive!