The Journey Begins (Pre-Op Testing) !!!!!!!

Well, I received my pre-op paperwork in the mail today.   Reality has just set in for me!!!!!  I know I want the surgery but I am having mixed emotions. Robin

Oh Robin I'm so happy for you!  Why the mixed emotions? Are you unsure of your surgery choice or the overall choice to have WLS? Feel free to message me at anytime if you want to chat. I know we are having different procedures but I'm sure someone on the board can help or answer any concerns you might be having. Good luck,  You're not alone in this!

Thanks T, I guess what I am concerned about is eating right.     The idea of dumping gives me chills (I can count on my hands the times I have barfed).   I am mentally preparing myself for a life long change.   Robin

I have the same fears Robin. I worry about having dinner with the inlaws and not being able to keep something down...how will it look seeing they don't know about the surgery. I worry about eating out whether it just be my family and I or friends. This is something I'll need to work on, as will you. You'll need to eat slow, chew well and figure out gradually what you can and can not tolerate. Hang in there...you'll figure it out! It'll be worth figuring it out!!

Thanks T, I know it will take some work and some getting use to.   I had a follow appt. today  with gastro Dr. (dealing with some other issues for meds I have been taking) who  felt I needed a liver biopsy.  He said my liver had very little scaring from the medication I was taking so I could continue using it. But my liver did have a lot  of fat on it.  He suggested I really work on loosing the weight before other  things begin to creep up (diabetes and high blood).  When I hear things like this it just confirms what I need to do, if I want to live and be healthy. 

Hi Robin, I don't like the thought of dumping either, so the foods I used to think were wonderful I look at now and think - is it good enough to make me dump?  I don't think so! There are sweets we can have, there are comfort foods we can have, just all in moderation.  The ultimate goal isn't regretting what foods we can't eat, its a healthy body and a longer life.  You can do it!  Be proud that you have made the decision!  Leslie

Thanks Leslie, You are right the main goal is a healthy body and longer life.   It is not that I will regret the food I will not be able to eat,but being sure I make wise choices.   Thanks for the encouragement  I needed that today. Robin

Robin- I am feeling the same way, the paperwork I waited so long for, now I am looking at and feeling completely overwhelmed with what if's.  I think maybe once we actually do some of these tests- we may feel different.  It was a HUGE amount of tests!!!

Thanks Alexia, I think so to (the tests).  I will call tomorrow to schedule my sleep study, nut eval and pysch eval.  I am going to take one step at a time.  Knowing I have been approved is a major weight off my shoulders! Robin

Robin and Alxia, When my paperwork came in I was overwhelmed too.... I thought holy crap...so much to do!! My original thought for the paper work was once it came in..that day I'd be calling to get all those appointments booked but I didn't. Infact I didn't start calling for a week later. It wasn't that I was unsure of my choice or I was questioning myself. I just wanted to give each step time to set in. All my appointments have been stretched out so there has been plenty of time to absorb each one before and after. I'm now at the point where I'm looking forward to the actually surgery date and yet I have no idea when that'll be. This is how I feel at this very moment...when the date and day actually come...I'm sure I'll be shaking in my boots like many others! Focuse on all the positives