My Surgery is Scheduled!

Wow! What a week--I had my Psychological Eval on Thursday morning, Nutritionist Thursday afternoon & Pre-Op Group Meeting Thursday late afternoon. Next day I called Dr. Hung's office and I am scheduled for February 28th!! yeah--I think. I started my pre-op protein shakes yesterday and am doing okay, but am already hungry all the time!! Everything in my life evolves around food. Guess I didn't notice it as much before I couldn't just eat it! I think my biggest fear is that this will be another diet failure, and I'll be embarrassed AGAIN that I can't seem to loose weight and keep it off. I have Turners Sydrome, so my metabolism is ridiculously slow, so that doesn't help. Plus I'm only 4 11" so every pound shows. I have at least 150 pounds to loose--probably closer to 170, so I'm in it for the long haul. I have never had surgery--not even had a baby, so I'm a little scared of the pain too. But lucky part is that I have a very adjustable schedule, so I can take as long as I need to heal. Scared as I am, I am going to do it anyway. I have a daughter(6 years) and a husband that I want to be around for. Just sure hope it works...

Congrats Angie! I am excited for you. I will look forward to seeing you on your journey! Stick to the preop diet! If you have questions call anytime. Shelly 219-7638

Hi Angie, I was also scared this would fail. I was hungry 24/7 and unable to keep my weight off. Since my surgery, I have been able to keep the weight off 3 years. I am very happy. Everyone tolerates surgery differently. You will get enough pain medicine to tolerate the pain. Good luck. Mona

Copngratulations Angie. This will be an eventful year for you, full of wonderful changes. I could have written your post myself 3 years ago. I only told 3 family members and my boss that I was having the surgery I was so sure that yet again I was going to fail. But here I am 170 pounds lighter, I didnt fail and life is new and wonderful. I am wishing you only the best..Jeanb