Less than 30 hours away from Gastric Bypass Surgery

Hello, You know you wait and pray and hope that this day will come ... but when it is this close the emotions come and you start to wonder if you know what the heck you are getting yourself into! I hope in 48 hours time I will be up walking around after my surgery , the rest I will take day by day. It is amazing what you can used to, but I guess the hardest thing of all is the unknown. I will come through this and that is what I need to keep telling myself. Any words of wisdom out there about the next 48 to 72 hours? Sherry

I will pray that this surgery is as smooth as silk.Like-wise for the recovery. If you are wondering if you have made the right decision, just think of all of us that would change places with you in a heart beat!

Thanks Charline , I know how lucky I am and your day too will come ... I was where you are now not all too long ago ... it all happened fast the last two months ... but it happens that way for a reason. Thanks for the kind words . I hope that it won't be too long for you. Sherry

Best of luck Sherry Your dream is coming true!!!! Speedy recovery to you. Darlene

Thanks for the encouragement. I have been waiting 2 years just to see the specialist to apply to Medicare. I recently e-mailed my super smart cousin, who is the head of the graduate program at a medical school in the US, for advise as what I should do- go to India? Mexico? He is looking into my options for me. Of course his first suggestion was to ask if I had looked into my North American options, but we have a daughter in graduate school in the UK and that is very, very expensive. Plus the same daughter is getting married this summer, not cheap either. I know that my health has to be a priority, especially considering my age. BUT I don't want to bankrupt us either. So, no second thoughts, I'm green with envy. A friend of mine was done several years ago and I asked her if she ever regretted it. She told me a thousand times the first year and not once since. So focus on your bright future. And don't forget, you have all of us, here online, for support and encouragement. My friend didn't. Good luck and speedy recovery.

Hi Sherry, I will be praying for you to have your surgery with out complications, Dr Beausoleil is wonderful, even with all the problems I had I know now that I did the right thing having this operation I am 80 pounds lighter that I was on July 24th when I had mine. Do not cheat and eat a "last meal" you will be eating again and its true "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" Mind you I am not thin, just thinner. Take care Sherry.

You will be at the top of my prayer list! Be positive! Just think you will soon cross over to the losers bench! I hope you have a safe surgery and a speedy recovery I might see you in the waiting area. Take care and update us as soon as you are up to it. Lots of hugs!!!!!! Krista

I had my operation in September and I have had no problems ..you will be ok ..it does not hurt that bad it is more uncomfortable but as for constant pain I did not suffer that...but get up and walk walk walk...you can do it...

My prayers are with you Sherry. Wisdom for after the surgery, drink H20, and short frequent walks.....it helps with the pain, discomfort, cramping.....It helped me a lot, gets rid of the gas...I have not needed pain medication since I left the hospital last Thursday. And you will get through this just fine.....we are on a wonderful journey...... write when you feel up to it..... Jen.

Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes... I am home, had my Gastric Bypass on Tuesday. All went as planned , just a bit tired. No pain, only gas pain . Now the works begins !!