Post Surgery -Wussiness

I think all your stuff is pretty normal.  You got some good advice.  Just go into it with a positive attitude and you will get through the few tough times.  It will all be worth it!

Lou

Been there done that. I started reading the failed or regrets forum, what ever it's called and had the same reaction as you. I finally got a hold of my self and got the hell away from there. I reminded my self that I had done the research and had made an educated decision. I went back to my favorite motto, "no guts no glory". Never thought about it again.

Yesterday I ran 9 miles and walked 1. Prior to surgery I would go to the mall or wal-mart with my wife and after a half and or so my knee would be so stiff and sore it was all I could do to bend it to get in the car.

Life is good, living life is great.

pan head

Thanks Guys

they need a forum for people who wussed out on the day of surgery

I like the VSG forum.  Lots of  specifics on the surgery and no flaming to speak of.

As far as the life after goes, well ... change is scary, ain't it?  Probably my biggest reason for delaying WLS was my unwillingness to give up all the food I have loved my whole life.  Yet where had that gotten me?  100+ pounds overweight, depressed, and a low self-esteem.  That's a big price to pay just to eat what you want, whenever you want.

The entire concept of food NOT dominating my life is still settling in for me.  So yeah, there is a hole in our lives that will need to be filled with something other than a large pepperoni with extra cheese.

The good news is that you will feel better physically and mentally as the weeks go by, which helps offset all of the changes.  But use this forum.  After a few months, you'll be able to help out the newbies and speak from experience, which helps boost YOUR recovery in the life-after phase.