LifeStarts WLS
jus****ched hospitals emmi program online
it went over many of the risks and information about surgery. granted it was 3 am and made me teary eyed, but i feel so prepared now and realize how important it is to have my husband attend my sugeron appointments. does anyone know how long you need help or someone to be with you after surgery? the psychologist said my daughter would need more care than i would probably (shes going to be 7). Lots on my mind after watching this. i dont like medical procedures and was in denial about how serious the surgery is. what a wake up call... do i still want it... yes... am i afraid to die? yes... but i am not going to live very long w/o the surgery: diabetes, high cholestoral, sleep apnea, thyroid problems, PCOS, depression, and i hope thats it but sometimes i forget.
Sara
Sara
Hi Sara,
I was scared and did worry that I might die. I wrote my husband and sons notes in case I did die.
I think fear of dying is a normal response. It is a serious surgery. I'm very glad I did the surgery. I had a G.I. bleed after the surgery that required re-hospitalization for a couple of days. Even with that I'd do it again. I had RNY on 12-21-09 . I've lost 75 pounds, 30 inches and feel good. I'm able to exercise, walk without pain and even cross my legs. The surgery is a huge power tool that helps boost the eating changes that are necessary for lifelong success.
With a 7 year old child I would think you'd need some help. How long depends on the type of surgery. Is yours being done laparoscopic or open? You can't drive while on pain meds. I did not need pain meds once I got home. I felt weak & dizzy for awhile. My husband & sons were helpful esp for the first week or so. My type 2 diabetes is gone, my arthritis is better, I'm off cholesterol meds. It is a hard decision. I felt regret til week 9-10 after the surgery. I kept thinking "what have I done to myself?" You go through lots of emotional changes, excitement to fear to you name it.
For me just talking about it helped. Let us know how you are.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Hugs~
Annie
I was scared and did worry that I might die. I wrote my husband and sons notes in case I did die.
I think fear of dying is a normal response. It is a serious surgery. I'm very glad I did the surgery. I had a G.I. bleed after the surgery that required re-hospitalization for a couple of days. Even with that I'd do it again. I had RNY on 12-21-09 . I've lost 75 pounds, 30 inches and feel good. I'm able to exercise, walk without pain and even cross my legs. The surgery is a huge power tool that helps boost the eating changes that are necessary for lifelong success.
With a 7 year old child I would think you'd need some help. How long depends on the type of surgery. Is yours being done laparoscopic or open? You can't drive while on pain meds. I did not need pain meds once I got home. I felt weak & dizzy for awhile. My husband & sons were helpful esp for the first week or so. My type 2 diabetes is gone, my arthritis is better, I'm off cholesterol meds. It is a hard decision. I felt regret til week 9-10 after the surgery. I kept thinking "what have I done to myself?" You go through lots of emotional changes, excitement to fear to you name it.
For me just talking about it helped. Let us know how you are.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Hugs~
Annie
wow! i thought i didnt make sense for wanting to write those same letters, i feel so much better. i'm glad i've found everyone for support and information. i feel better after watching the video a second time but the breathing tube freaks me out. i am writing an autobiography and plan to track my journey through it as well. i really want the surgery but it is scary. but i think i'd feel the same way about no regrets after a point. i think its great you've lost so much weight. i am to the point of total embarassment. i barely fit the clothes even the plus size store sells, cant fit into booths at restaraunts and people "notice" me when i walk in a room. im doing better about my self esteem but i know things need to change not just emotionally but in all areas of my life.
Hi Sara,
For me writing & talking about my feelings & fears helped alot. I think the more I read and talked with different folks the more I realized how normal it is to feel what I was feeling. Come back often and tell us how you are. For me this has been one of the best things I've done for myself. I kept and keep telling myself this is for the best health I can have. Yes, I want to look better and that is fun but it really has to be about health. This helps me now make the right food choices. I'm praying for you if that okay.
Hugs
Annie
For me writing & talking about my feelings & fears helped alot. I think the more I read and talked with different folks the more I realized how normal it is to feel what I was feeling. Come back often and tell us how you are. For me this has been one of the best things I've done for myself. I kept and keep telling myself this is for the best health I can have. Yes, I want to look better and that is fun but it really has to be about health. This helps me now make the right food choices. I'm praying for you if that okay.
Hugs
Annie
