playing catchup

its been a while since i posted. did i tell everyone that March 24th will be my surgery date? i thought i did. i am going through a lot of emotions. wondering if i am going to be able to do this, if i want to do this, if i can do this, and mourning the 8 week diet that wont be regular foods. didnt want to be on puree for 2 weeks and nut said i just had to do it one week but she was wrong before and my guidebook from that company says 2 weeks and then 2 weeks soft foods after that. i am overwelmed trying to get everything done and dont feel support from my husband and my mother in law was staying with us for a week and a half. a lot of emotions and the med change only made me more depressed ironically. i still have to pass clearance with the surgeral staff and i have no idea what tahts about.. an interviews with an attenting and another person who has to give me surgical clearance? man these guys are tough! even worse i am doing a presentation on bariatric surgery for school and now the second thoughts are pouring in. how am i supposed to sell something when the only reason i am truly having it is because i dont want to die but i am still afraid to die. i really dont want to hear people tell me see pysch or my counselor because they arent helping and i am worried and stressed but deep down this is something i know i need to do.

Sara, your insecurity is rearing its head again.  Stop doing that to yourself.  You have done the research, know your needs and will make the right choice.  You will meet the MD's you need to see in order for clearance for surgery.  Just look at all the hoops you have already cleared, this is just the final stages.  Congrats on having a surgery date.

You will do well with your school presentation.  Stand firm on your decisions.  Here for your support.  Hugs

Hi
Hi Sara. It's normal to have all these doubts and an emotional upheaval before the surgery. I was worse than you. I even made up my will before I went to the hospital! lol Relax. WLS is surgery and any surgery has its risks, but aren't you at risk right now from the excess weight? The complications rate is very low nowadays, probably even less than going on a severe diet would be. Most complications occur due to pre-existing conditions that were unknown. I'm sure you will be fine and we will all pray for you here.

Amalia

Hi Sara, I'm here for you. We are all in your corner. It seems like someone is always wanting something else. (Ins, doctor, whoever.) One day all the hoops will be jumped through and then things go so fast. Hang in there.   Mag