Got a Date!

Hi All,      Well, I have been lurking around here reading boards for awhile now. I have a date for July 2. I was taken aback for a bit today while the doc rattled off everything that could go wrong but I have to tell myslef that eveyone else has done quite well and my surgeon has a great track record. I guess most eveyone feels that way, right? I am both nervous but quite excited as well! Looking forward to being on the loser's side soon. Lisa

Woo Hoo!!!!  Congrats on getting your date!!   Don't worry -- the nervousness you are feeling is absolutely normal.  I'm not really nervous about the surgery itself so much as I am about wondering how I will do after.  I am having a really hard time wrapping my head around the fact that after a couple of bites of food, I'll be satisfied and won't want to eat anymore.     Seems impossible from this side of things I guess.  But I'm sure we will all do fine! Good luck! Donna

HI! This is Lynn. My surgery was Tuesday 5-29 scheduled for 11 I went back a 200pm. I had it lap even though there were adhisions from previous surgeries. Surgery took longer than most but I am fine they called Frank DH when they made the first inscion the next and everytime something was done. I am fine. I did have an emotional out cry though ....and  I was not  prepared for the amout of pain. That Morphine pump is a joke unless someone is there to pu**** every 10 minutes, so they called my Dr and he added a continuous drip ,plus I could pu**** every 10 min. for extra boost. Not 9 and 3'4 quarter mins, it has to be 10  min exactly. My husband did it what he thought was every 10 min,  watched the clock pushed it after 10 mins. only to find out he got me 3 doses in an hour not 6. I do not like that pump idea!  I came home Thurs, and was so down and out I cried and wanted nothing to do with the word Gastric Bypass, I even hid my gifts, flowers ,cards and my luggage. I wanted no reminders. I was so so so depressed, wondering what have I done Lord?I cried and cried and cried before even leaving the hospital.I felt better by that afternoon! My sister brought me home cause Frank was at the office. I felt better later that day and stopped crying! My hubby and  I were sitting outside in the afternoon after we walked a little, so I perked right up. Also talked to God.  I have been up all day today had company and stayed outside most of the day! I feel better plus I took my antidepressant again! Guess that really works well! I am not weighing as I am swollen not as bad as yesterday though I also lost 17.5 lbs on the liquid diet before surgery, but all those Iv's go in you all day and night so I probally gained a few. I go for the follow up next Thursday!  I was scared about the future, and had to settle myself down to why I did this to start, so I could have a future! My advice to anyone doing the surgery soon is to know you may have the blues and wonder what have I done? I walked a lot today and some in the hospital, it was just too hard to move there. It hurt! I have done o.k. today with full liquids and trying to stay hydrated. I am in the learning process so I called the nut several times! She is a doll! Hang in there and just in case my being so blue might happen to someone else I wanted to throw that in. I have NOT taken any pain medicine today or last night at home. The soreness is there but not painThanks be to God! Blessings to you all! This is major surgery that I researched in depth, so I though I was ready for it, I was so excited before hand I was on a cloud. I had read about the blues on other posts and in my research, but I know now it can be real and it is a scary feeling.... Just know IT WILL PASS!  Talk to GOD!  Labugmom Lynn

Lisa - Welcome! If you've been spying on us then your ready jump on in. lol There's plenty of great people with wisdom to help us pre-op's out. Congratulation's on getting your date, that's huge! So, you've completed all your pre-op's and have insurance approval? That's what I'm waiting for my info to be submitted, though I do have a date it makes me feel kinda positive. Best Wishes                        

Thanks. Yes, I have probably had my approval for almost two months but was waiting till summer since I teach school to do the surgery. The doctor wanted me to wait till closer in to schedule. It is really right  around the corner. I know there are lots of people with lots of wisdom on here! That is a great thing for sure. Thanks for the welcome.

Lisa

Lisa, I am soooo..... happy for you I will be praying for you. I know that God will bring you through this just fine.... take care and God bless!!!!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery Lisa!  I'm sure you'll do very well.  In preparation for your big day, do what you can now to mimic the after surgery lifestyle.  Start walking every day for as long as you can, up your protein, start taking your vitamins, eat small bites and chew well, try as much as you can to sip your drinks.  Anything you can do to prepare yourself will help alot. Everyone was nervous, that's normal.  This is major surgery and a complete lifestyle change, who wouldn't be nervous?  You will be fine and soon on the loser's bench.  We'll be cheering you on! Take care. Ellen

Lisa -

I think it's absolutely normal to be nervous. The things that make us more or less nervous vary, but as Ellen said when combine major surgery with significant lifestyle changes that's a lot to deal with. I just had my pre-op today for my surgery next Tuesday. Like you I listened again to all of the things that can go wrong during surgery, immediately after and down the road. It's kind of scary. But I think that we don't get this far down the road without knowing that we are about to undergo major surgery that poses it's own risks. And as a result of that surgery we will experience major physical and psychological changes. I think that if we prepare ... change eating habits, start exercising, get help with dealing the the phsychological changes ... we are likely to do well. I'm sure that you have checked out your surgeon and the hospital the surgeon works with and are confident in their skills to see you through the surgery itself.

Hang in there. Be sure to start taking care of yourself now. Walking, joining Curves, etc... If you haven't already be sure to be drinking plenty of water, and eat as well as you can.

July will be here before you know it.

All the best,

Barb