Cold Feet

So I am a little over a week away from surgery...did anyone else start to question themselves at this point?

Hey Robin!!! Congrats on having a surgery date and it's just around the corner. My surgery is next Tuesday so I'm right there with ya. There are times that I question what I am doing ...I go over all the risks in my head more and more with each passing day. When I think like that I just remember what it took to get to this point and how amazing I will feel when I can go into ANY store I want and they will have my size, or when I can actually enjoy a summer..better yet when I can RUN!!! So just remind yourself why you origanlly decided on having wls and what your goals are when you lose the weight. You will do just fine!!!!! Good luck and if you need to talk I'm here!!!! Nicole

Robin you are totally normal babe! Congrats being so close you can do this!!!!

Hi Robin The only thing I questioned was....................... Why did I wait so long to have the surgery? You'll do fine. If you just follow everything they tell you, you will be successful. If you need help, just ask us. Marie

I'm 12 hours away and I'm questioning this! LOL Scared as hell! Excited as can be!!! Toss some socks on sweetie, you'll get through this!!! I want more company as I join the LOSERS tomorrow!!!

Cheri........ i got a seat for ya on the bench next to me.........No worries hun...your gonna be fine........Let me tell ya something......i have no regrets...N O N E....well.....only that i didnt do this surgery alot earlyer in my life is all........I have been out nearly 1 1/2 years.........the time has flown...And now 140 lbs less which i have maintained the past 6 months my life has changed sooooooo much....And so will yours........i will be thinking of ya ........your gonna be fine. hugs Darlene

Thank you Darlene!!! Going to be leaving in about an hour!!! I'll be back for the bench tomorrow!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone...I just have to remember food is not everything. It is so hard in this society when everything is celebrated with food. Good luck to everyone can't wait to see you all on the flip side!!! 10 days to go!

Yep Robin......food will no longer be a priority in your life.....You will think of different things.......like shopping..........lol My surgery was in Novemeber and i thought "why did i pick this time".....no problems the first time with the holidays but this past Novemeber was a bit more difficult ...I was faced with decisions as my eating has expanded a bit...but i made it...............and so will you !!!!! 9 more days.... huggsss Darlene

Hi Robin, Guess what? You're totally normal! Doubts are part of this journey. In fact, the day I came home from my surgery...I walked into my Mom's house because I was staying there for the first week....I sat down on a stool in her kitchen....and I said, "WHAT DID I DO?". At that moment, I felt like I had made the biggest mistake. I had to face unfamiliar food choices and, even worse in my case, crushed up, icky tasting medicine....and I was on MANY pills at the time. I thought to myself: "I will NEVER get through this...crushing all my meds...it tastes gross and takes an extra hour....I'll never be able to do this before work...etc" Well...I am now almost 8 months post op....117 pounds down...and I take pills normally. I still have to wake up an hour early though...why?? Because I go to the gym before work!! Imagine that! I have a new life. Yeah, the shopping part is nice but I can walk without pain....I can breath after I walk....I can wash myself in the shower with ease (ok...TMI)...I HAVE A LIFE! Keep us posted on your progress. I have to run to the gym...Britt is there waiting for her AchievOne (just kidding, but Britt and I do work out together! It's awesome! And to think we met on this support forum!) Hugs, Karen