surgery again...

OK, some of you know that Mary and I are going in for Plastics on Thursday morning. BOY, that has been such a great thing in my mind until just this moment! I had to post something here b/c everyone makes you feel better. I was remembering how BAD I felt waking up after WLS. I wanted to die for those first few hours. I pray that this "stomach" surgery will be less traumatic. I have been so excited about the wonderful news from my insurance company that I haven't stopped to think about the real life portion that I will experience. I am such a baby when it comes to pain and me being in that state. I admit that I think I have the plague each time my nose runs. I also admit to calling the doctor when anything feels the slightest bit wrong... (I wasn't like that prior to gastric bypass) What happens now? Am I going to be the crazy girl that calls the doctor's office all the time with outrageous questions? HAVE MERCY. This wait is just killing me. If Thursday doesn't get here soon, my mind is going to imagine some epidemic has just stuck my home....... All of this over a tummy tuck, skin reducing COSMETIC surgery. I didn't bat an eye when I went for the bypass. Anyone think I am nuts? It is ok if you do, my feeling won't be hurt. As I re-read this posting, I think I am a little nuts. Have a great Monday everyone! Kelly

I dont think youre nuts!!! I think youre a very brave girl whos doing something for herself that she will greatly appreciate and feel very proud of ! I would love to have a tummy tuck.. and im scared of more surgery also.. But you have to remember, the reward will be worth the couple days of pain. Even a week or so of discomfort.. You will be glad you did it when youre prancing around in that bikini this summer Good luck with everything and stay positive !!! God bless jen

hey there girl at least you have Mary she has been thru it good luck & will do just fine & will look awesome even tho you do now

Sweetie, Once again, we can be babies together. I promise that I will feed into your hypochondria just as you do mine. You have my solemn vow that I will be there for any emergency room trip, no matter what time, and I can probably find a reason to just see the Dr with you. Of course its scary, you were my rock during my hard 2nd plastic surgery. That is not going to happen to you. We have one of the 2 best PS's in town, remember I have called everyone I know about this. Even Bubba Gilmore, our orthopedic surgeon says that Hagerty and Harvey are the best It will hurt some, but we both know that we are eager to take the pain medicine. And just think, We have a night without husbands. I feel like I'm going on vacation. My mom is coming Thursday afternoon to check on us, Dr. Fitzgerald will be on call to check on us and Sara S will handle any IV problems. You're normal. but we will make plastic surgery fun!!! Who ever has the best room is where we will watch Grey's and Ugly Betty Mary

Hey Kelly, Just wanted to add my note of suport ... for you and Mary both. I'm so excited for both of you! I can totally understand your feelings. I was so unconcerned when I went in for the bypass last May. And now, I can barely stand to even IMAGINE plastics. Although ... the drugs will be awesome. You hang in there, and thank your stars you're going in with such a lovely friend ... you'll both be SO FINE when this is over! Dawn

Kelly, I am so excited for both you and Mary...nervous is normal, but you will be just fine! I am a little jealous... You will both be in my thoughts and prayers! Susann