2 weeks to go and starting to worry about the strangest things...

Hi Everyone!! I can't believe that in exactly 2 weeks I will be in the hospital and undergoing the surgery that will (hopefully) change my life for the better! I think I'm finally beginning to get nervous and there seems to be a growing number of butterflies in my tummy. lol. Some days I question my decision.. like.. what is it going to be like when I am in my 80's (God willing) and still have to remember to take all my vitamins and eat all my protein so I don't die of malnutrition? Will I make it to old age after having this surgery? What if I get alzheimers and even forget that I had the surgery? I know, I know.. I'm years away from those problems but when you think about it, all of us are someday going to be old and forgetful. Does anyone else ever worry about such things or am I some kind of nutcase? lol. Oh.. Before I forget -- I have an Angel!!! Her name is Donna Barber and she is a wonderful girl!! Thank you, Donna!!! ((big hugs)) Hugs, Lisa Z 14 days and counting

Hi Lisa I know what you mean exactly! I am only five days away from my surgery! Your 2 weeks will go so fast. I am getting nervous but excited too! I can't wait to become a loser! Good luck to you! -Dee

Hiya Dee Boy it sure does fly by, doesn't it? I wish you all the luck in the world, hon.. and will pray that you have a downright boring surgery and a speedy recovery afterwards. Hugs, Lisa Z

Lisa, Hun I look at it like this......If I did not have the surgery I would not lose the weight, for sure I will not grow old and if I did I would not be able to move or worse so what ever life deals me while I am in a healthier body so be it. I also thought about ALL of this stuff before and I was driving my self crazy, which is not hard to do... If worse came to worse people that are taking care of you will make sure you are ok.... I say if I can have quality of life now so be it.... I am not sure if that helps....~hugs~ I wish you the best Debra P

Hi Lisa!! Only 2 weeks to go, I am so excited for you. I know you are worried, I think we all worry about things that will happen. But you are so educated on this procedure. Remember ALL the work you did and all the research you did to get to this point. I have a lot of faith in you, you know that. On the up note, here's a suggestion for when Alzheimers strikes you (crazy woman). Make notes. Lots and lots of notes. Give them to people far younger than yourself who won't forget to give them to YOU to remind you what you need to take and how to treat yourself when you are too old to remember!! You know I'm kidding and that you will be fine, I promise. I AM your angel, remember????? sending you hugs~~~~~~ Donna

Hey, if it makes you feel any better, my mother had one of the first weight loss surgeries back in the early 1980's. She is now 82 and doing great! Still has maintained her weight loss! Good luck! Debbie

LISA, HAKUNA MATATA!!!!!!! (FROM LION KING) AS LONG AS YOUR GOING TO BE A NUT CASE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS, SING THIS SONG WHEN YOU GET OVERWHELMED WITH WORRY. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE.HOPE ALL GOES WELL DURING YOUR SURGERY AND A SMOOTH RECOVERY! DARLENE