pre-op journey ...so far

Hi ALL,

What would you tell someone thinking about WLS surgery?

Since I am still pre-op yet I can only talk about my journey.

Go to every support group you can , LISTEN and LEARN.

Go to all educational sessions on your co-mob.

Have all procedure and test the professional order even if you are scared, ashamed and in denial.

Ask any and all guestions ..there are no dumb ??'s

Trust your inner self ..if you wonder get a second op.
That said you don't go to professional and then NOT DO what is ask for.

If you have sleep apnea know your #'s it is a disease .. just like a diabetic they know how much insulin and their #'s so must someone with sleep apnea.. even THIN people have sleep apnea.

A few of you know I have had 3 weeks of LEARNING! LOL!
( lots of procedures and many physical needs to address)

Be the healthiest you can be before surgery for yourself and your surgeon.

I am truely grateful to all the support and caring I have received and Thank You ALL.

As Always take what you need and throw the rest away.

With Gratitude and Respect for each of you and your journey and the knowledge you give along with a lot of caring and gentle kicks in the attitude.

MJ

HI MJ- yup-the best thing you can do is be proactive about your health-that goes for anyone, WLS or not!  You are gonna rock this surgery by the time you finally get through all the hoops, because you know that it will change your life in so many ways-I agree, we need to be as healthy as we can to get this surgery, and then get even healthier after!!! Never stop learning-even at over 2 years, I find that I need to go to group and learn and talk to people. Hugs to you- lynn

MJ, You are light years ahead of your surgery!   well informed and educated, enjoy the ride

Hmmmmmmm The name looks so familiar....   LYNN IS THAT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hug hug hugs Are you coming tomorrow or more work/school???? Miss you!

Yup-it's mee!!!!  I am planning on being there tomorrow-I miss my coffee group.

I am done-graduated, finished clinicals....just need to study for my certification exam in January.....whew!! HUGS-I will see ya tomorrow!! ~lynn

Mary Jo! You said it all!!!  You are doing a really great job and should be so proud of yourself.  Look how far you have come already...this is sure some hard work...and worth it all. Amy

WOOO HOOOO!!!!  Accepting the process and learning as much as you can so you can make it work is a true battle.  You have your battle scars (with 5 little ones still to come -- the lap entrances), and many of them made you feel really uncomfortable and even embarrassed, but you HAVE learned A LOT!!!!  And you will continue to learn and grow with knowledge for a long time!!! I applaud you for asking yourself the same question that was asked of us at group the other night and answering it with such truthfullness.  Your journey and your experiences will help the newbies in a few months.  So when someone goes through what you have gone through, or has questions on what the process is, you can be there for them. XXOO  -- Wish you could make it to Eagan coffee tomorrow so we could all give you a big hug!!!  

Hi Again,

Thank you for the support and yes I would like to have coffee in Eagan. Where? What time? Oh, I forgot I don't like coffe... LOVE the smell ....can't do the taste.

Water anyone!

MJ

Coffee is at the Caribou Coffee inside Eagan Byerly's.  Here is the info so you can Mapquest it.  We start showing up at 8:30 - 9:00.  Lots of faces familar to you so you won't feel out of place.

Address: 1299 Promenade Place Eagan, MN  55121 Phone: 651-686-9669

WOOO HOOO -- see you there!!!!!

MJ, I just think you are as adorable as they come!  Can I adopt you???  Your attitude is just awesome... self deprecating, but honest, and you are moving forward even when it makes you uncomfortable!  YOU, my friend, ROCK!!!  I will be SO HAPPY when you finally post "I'M APPROVED!!!"