I CHICKENED OUT

SHEILA, DON'T BE SORRY YOU ARE SO BLUNT.  I NEEDED TO HEAR IT.  I HAVE COME TOO FAR TO TURN BACK.  I NEED TO DO THIS FOR SO MANY REASONS.  I'M REALLY GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING BETTER.  THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE RESPONSE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO DO WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO.

Tessie - I don't think you are the first person this happened to, get on the phone asap and reschedule, Pre - op testing is nothing. You can't do it the day of surgery, because your doctor needs the info before he does surgery, just in case, there are any problems. Just t oput your mind at ease, they will take your weight, medical history, blood  and urine sample. I also, had to do an ekg which was nothing, pre op testing isn't bad. Just so you know I never had any type of surgery before I had my bypass, so I understand why you would feel overwhelmed and scared. What helped me was focusing on the end results. I knew being overweight  was slowly killing me; I had no life. I am going 5 year post op and I can honestly say it was the best thing I ever did. I would go thru all the fear and uncertainty again with out hesitation.  Call you doctor office RESCHEDULE tell them the truth; don't be ashame, they are there to help you.  donna open rny mar 18 2003 282/145/140

I TRULY HOPE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT DID THAT.  WHAT A DORK I CAN BE SOME TIME.  I WILL BE CALLING MONDAY TO RESCHEDULE.  THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE.

Tessie: I know exactly what you were feeling- It is the most important decision you will ever make in your life! I feel badly for you and the stress of all of this for you. Beleive me when I tell you, this will forever change your life- no going back. I had my surgery on June 4 and have lost 35 pounds in one month! I am thrilled for the opportunity to re-gain my life. What I was doing prior to surgery was not living- it was existing. Make a list of all of things that you want to do once you lose weight- I made one and it has been awesome at my progress thus far, Second thoughts are normal and everyone feels them- Dont be embarassed- Second thoughts are normal! Good luck and let us know how you are doing- Hugs- Vicki

VICKI, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE RESPONSE AND THE SUPPORT.  IT IS SO NICE TO BE ABLE TO TALK TO PEOPLE WHO ARE AT EVERY STAGE OF THIS.  YOU GUYS HAVE CERTAINLY BEEN A WONDERFUL HELP TO ME THROUGH THIS WEIRD TIME.  I REALLY AM READY TO GO FORWARD AND BEGIN MY LIFE.