16 hours and counting

Well I have only 16 1/2 hours till my Greenfield filter is placed tomorrow morning and then 23 hours after that is my WLS, I am a basketcase today........I"m very nervous about surgery and everything, everything is just becoming all to real!!! I can't believe I am finally here and in less then 48 hours I will be on the loosing side!! I have wanted this for so long, but still scared to death!!! I hear this is all normal, so taking it every minute as it comes!! I'm so afraid I'm going to do something wrong and afraid of what to eat and what to not eat the first several weeks and months!! All you post ops, could you do me a favor and tell me looking back since your surgery what would you have done differently? If anything, you know they say hine-sight is 20/20. Thanks again for everyones support!! XOXOXO Tabitha

Well it's almost here. I will be sending you prayers and well wishes your way. If I don't get to come see you, at least know I am thinking of you. Take care and God Bless!!! Hugs, Julie

Tabitha, You are going to do wonderful... You have all of our prayers and support and we will be here 24/7 to help you with anything you need. My only advice is to expect the depression and anxiety and do not be ashamed to ask for some help getting through it The medication for anxiety littterally saved my life. Try to live each moment as it comes along, dont sit at 7:00 in the morning and contemplate each morsel you have to try to get in for the day. Just let it happen. Some days you hit the target other days you are lucky to get a protein shake down you. But know its all normal and part of the healing. I am so proud of you for taking this opportunity to give you and new and better life. I am a month out now and if it wasnt for Mr Kidney stone I would be feeling completely fantastic. My best advice is let yourself rest if you feel like it, you are on your own schedule and will know whats best for your own body. . I will be thinking of you and praying for you my friend. You are going to do just awesome. I Love you a bunch, Laura, one of Mikami's Angels.

Well.how are you feeling? I cant wait to see a smile on that beautiful face. Are you so happy you had this miracle surgery now.

I wish I knew then what I know now. Dont worry so much about what you get in,food wise, because it wont be much. A very little bit at a time. I mean a few sips. Dont worry and it will all come to you. There is only so much you can do. You wont get nearly as much as you think you can. Does this make any sense to anyone? I am a little confused with myself. lol. You will be fine and if you have any questions we are all here to answer. I am usually up late or someone is. We love to answer all the stuff in the beginning. Lots of prayers and love from all of us at the board. Love Cindy