Thank you Pam and all, for the  peptalk. I am feeling better. Not quite well yet. Still not sure if this flu will have a secondary infection behind it. Im still very weak.

 

God bless people like you that take the time for all of us pre-ops. Im back on track now with the knowledge that the surgery is the best thing. I have sooo much to do to get ready. Can you give me any ideas? My friend, Suzette in Col. told me to bring something that buttons because you cant raise your arms up. She also said"bring flipflops for the shower and a pillow to put on your stomach for the ride home.Pot holes etc. "

I have a great husband but he isnt perfect. He will go to the store and bring me things but he isnt good about taking care of himself when Im down with something. Any suggestions about what I can make ahead of time that will freeze well for him? Im going to start taking my chicken stock and beef stock, doctoring up the flavor with onion,celery and a carrot and freeze in icecubes for me.

Pam, is there a place here where we can get ideas from those like you who answer so many peoples posts.(I dont post often but I read them everyday) so I know how special you are. The protein powders- do you prefer one over another. I have the unjury and the after taste make them very hard for me to get down. I see the biariatric powders like the icecream sandwich flavors etc and I was wondering if they all taste like the unjury.

Sorry to write your ear off. Thanks again, Suzette

I agree.  Don't be afraid.  You don't feel good right now but you will, and soon.  Take it one day at a time.  Gentle hugs.

Kathleen,

I hope you are feeling better today. I just wanted you to know you are not alone! I also sew for work.  I am blessed my dad left my brother (who's passed on) and me several duplexes so I don't have to work, but I enjoy it.

I mainly market my items on Etsy (like ebay, but for truely 'handcrafted' items.  Drop me a note, I would love to find a sewing buddy!

I'm working on Pirate Costumes for myself and my husband.  I also participate in themed events such as Ren Fairs, Pirate Fest and Gift & Merchandise shows. I have 3 embroidery machines (not commercial), a regular sewing machine and 2 sergers.


Lilli

Hon, you answered your own quesion when you said you can't live thru another winter this way. You are just getting the last minute jitters, we all start second guessing ourselves right before surgery. It is a life changing decision, but usually it's well worth it. Just take a deep breathe and work at healing up from the flu so you're good and healthy for your surgery. Best of luck!

Ultimately, this is your decision to make, but let me tell you that I believe WLS was the best decision I've ever made.  I was taking 13 to 15 meds pre op, and now I take THREE at 2 1/2 months out!  My diabetes is under control without meds. I feel great most of the time!  Last week I had a round of aches and pains, but it's gone already.  The first time since surgery in July that I've had any fibro problems.  The surgery was so much easier than I thought it would be.  The only pain I had, and it was minimal, was at the drain site.  I'd have never gotten to this point in my weight loss or my health without the surgery.  I've had no complications thus far.  Remember you've fought for this chance.  Do it for you.
Joanna