Surgery Date Scheduled...1/6/2010
I found out yesterday that my upcoming Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery date has been officially scheduled for Wed. Jan. 6th, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.!!!
When I heard the news, I was relieved, but not so much because I was able to get the date I wanted - but because I had spent the past week playing phone tag with the surgery scheduler who unfortunatly would not answer her phone or return my voicemails when I was available to talk. As you know, this is a very private event so it is hard to talk about on the phone during the day at work because I don't want my colleague (or anyone for that matter) to hear my conversation.
Up until this point, I have been rather "numb" about this surgery - it's overwhelming and brings up a lot of emotions. I'm nervous, scared, ashamed, optimisitic and trying to be excited (although that is a strong word that I usually associate with very positive, fun, happy events and as of now, I am more anxious than excited).
The surgery is in a month from this coming Sunday so I feel like I have a lot to think about to mentally prepare myself. I also want to enjoy the holidays and not spend them worrying about what is right around the corner.
I can't believe this is actually going to happen! I know a year from now, I will be looking back and (hopefully) saying this was a great decision and I am so happy to be healthier and feeling better. But for now, this is still a major decision that I need to quickly become at peace with.
Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement are appreciated! I am very interested in all of your advice as to what I should be doing this final month to prepare myself. Thank you for your support!
Holiday Blessings,
~ Cindy
When I heard the news, I was relieved, but not so much because I was able to get the date I wanted - but because I had spent the past week playing phone tag with the surgery scheduler who unfortunatly would not answer her phone or return my voicemails when I was available to talk. As you know, this is a very private event so it is hard to talk about on the phone during the day at work because I don't want my colleague (or anyone for that matter) to hear my conversation.
Up until this point, I have been rather "numb" about this surgery - it's overwhelming and brings up a lot of emotions. I'm nervous, scared, ashamed, optimisitic and trying to be excited (although that is a strong word that I usually associate with very positive, fun, happy events and as of now, I am more anxious than excited).
The surgery is in a month from this coming Sunday so I feel like I have a lot to think about to mentally prepare myself. I also want to enjoy the holidays and not spend them worrying about what is right around the corner.
I can't believe this is actually going to happen! I know a year from now, I will be looking back and (hopefully) saying this was a great decision and I am so happy to be healthier and feeling better. But for now, this is still a major decision that I need to quickly become at peace with.
Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement are appreciated! I am very interested in all of your advice as to what I should be doing this final month to prepare myself. Thank you for your support!
Holiday Blessings,
~ Cindy
Blessings, CindyM in Poway, CA (San Diego county)
Highest wt. on 10/30/09 / RNY Surgery Date / Current wt. / Goal wt.
332 lb. / 1-6-2010 / 185 lb. / Onederland!!!
"With God, all things are possible" Fit at 40!!! Think...food is fuel.
Highest wt. on 10/30/09 / RNY Surgery Date / Current wt. / Goal wt.
332 lb. / 1-6-2010 / 185 lb. / Onederland!!!
"With God, all things are possible" Fit at 40!!! Think...food is fuel.
I will be right behind you hopefully as soon as my insurance approves my surgery. Enjoy your new birthday.
Congratulations on your date!
Now, I understand feeling nervous, scared, optimistic, and trying to feel excited... but ashamed? Oh honey, you shouldn't feel ashamed about anything. Whatever baggage you have about getting to where you are now, you have to let that go. Look what you're doing for yourself! You're on your way! Be PROUD that you're doing something that isn't easy in any sense of the word to prolong your life and make it better for yourself and your family. There is no room in that equation for shame.
Take this time to lose as much weight as possible is my advice. The more you stick to the diet that you'll be doing for the rest of your life- the easier the transition will be. Yes, it's a huge nerve-wracking decision, but as for me; my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
Good luck
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Yay for you.
I get the numb thing. I was all over that. I was excited to be getting the surgery, but ashamed that I really needed it.
Enjoy your holidays! Don't go overboard with a lot of 'this is the last time I'll ever be able to have ______, so I need to eat enough to last the rest of my life.' You probably will be able to have a sugar cookie further out post op (once in a while), you just won't be eating a dozen in one sitting.
If your doc makes you do a preop diet, come on here and complain. We know it's the carb detox you're going through. (I think that was worse than the actual surgery for me.)
(((HUGS)))
I get the numb thing. I was all over that. I was excited to be getting the surgery, but ashamed that I really needed it.
Enjoy your holidays! Don't go overboard with a lot of 'this is the last time I'll ever be able to have ______, so I need to eat enough to last the rest of my life.' You probably will be able to have a sugar cookie further out post op (once in a while), you just won't be eating a dozen in one sitting.
If your doc makes you do a preop diet, come on here and complain. We know it's the carb detox you're going through. (I think that was worse than the actual surgery for me.)
(((HUGS)))
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