So Excited! But Nervous...

Hi Everyone!

Hope all is doing well today! I just have to share my news with everyone.

Here's a back story for people that don't know me (I don't post on here that much).  I had my gastric bypass surgery (RNY) 5.5 years ago when health concerns started to arise. At that time, I had a very supportive hubby who was worried for me. He was also overweight but not nearly so much as me - but he had many comorbidities that would have warranted surgery.

Anyway, throughout my process, hubby was nothing less than supportive but he never really wanted to pursue surgery.

Two years later, I was doing great - more active and very busy doing lots of activities outside - walking, hiking, geocaching etc but hubby's mobility was becoming more limited due to his health. I could never convince him to have surgery despite him watching me go through the surgery.   

Anyway, a year and a half plus ago, his endocrinologist (Who also happens to run the Windsor Clinic) told him that he needed surgery.   He finally started the process.  Throughout the process, I've always found he's interested one minute and then not so sure about surgery.   (I've always said that until I get him on that table, I'll never quite know if he'll go through with it!).  But now he's resolved that this is the change he needs to restart his health.    FINALLY!!!!

So now we are in the final stretch of hubby's surgery and he's had his PATS, is doing amazingly well with Optifast and is now committed to surgery!  

I'm so excited for his new life -- so excited to have a new walking partner in the new year.  We've already discussed how we are going to start some 5Ks in the Spring - for him to walk and me to run hopefully! I'm SO EXCITED about having a new life together. It is truly the best Christmas present that I could get this year!  

At the same time, a million thoughts are running through my head as he does have many comorbidities and Im worried about his surgery.  I am not sleeping well although terribly tired from all this iron issue I'm going through, I can't seem to turn my worries off at all at night.  

I could really use your positive thoughts and even a few prayers that everything goes amazingly smooth for him.  It's weird being on the other side (not the patient but the supporter) and I'm honestly far more worried about his surgery than I was about my own...but at the same time, I have a TON of faith in Dr. Reed and the amazing staff at Guelph - who have been just phenomenal thus far!

Thanks so much!

Dawn

Dawn,

Congratulations to you and your hubby, your love, happiness and pride shine through your words.  I wish your hubby all the success and best wishes for a new and exciting life together.

Tracey

Congratulations to you Dawn on the success of your weight loss journey.  Your hubby is lucky to have you for your support and help on his journey.
I understand how you feel about him having surgery.  My surgery is in 10 days and my family is more worried about it than I am.  It is hard to see a loved one go through surgery.
I am sure that Dr. Reed is confident that your hubby is able to have the surgery even with the health issues that he has.
When is your husband's surgery?
I look forward to reading about his successful surgery and uneventful recovery.

Take care.
Penny

Dawn and Hubby: 

Sending positive thoughts your way Dawnie!

I think it's only natural to worry for him more than you did yourself, you are trying to protect him from any pain and hardship that you know he will have at first.

I'm very excited that you will be there to support him and have a new partner in a lot of ways.

All the best.

I'm sending lots of positive energy your way!  I wish your hubby all the best for his upcoming surgery and journey. I wish you serenity so that you can get some much needed rest.

It's going to be a very exciting new year for you and yours! Take care.  Hugs, Muriel

That's amazing Dawn!  Good luck to your hubby!

Congrats Dawn on gaining a new sidekick.  Like you have been there with so much positive thoughts and inspiration to others,  we will be there for you as well.  Sending love, light and prayers your way. 

I am so thrilled for you both - the time has finally come!  Wishing your hubby the VERY best Dawn. xo