New Bariatric Buddy Friend

I am new to OH. I started my WLS process in January and am having my surgery in only THREE MORE DAYS! I chose to go with the lapband and am extremely excited and ready to start this new journey in my life. Even though I am only 22 I still feel that this is the best decision I could have ever made for myself. Just wanted to introduce myself to the group! HELLO

Hi Vanessa,
   Welcome to the group. Three days will fly by.It's good that you are doing this while you are young. I am older and missed out on so many things in life, but we are all ready at different times. This site is wonderful for information, encouragement, and making new friends. The best to you in you journey. Post often and keep us up with what is happening with you.   Mag  

Congrats on your soon to be surgery and welcome to our group! Please let us know how surgery goes as soon as you are able! I wish i had done my wls years sooner than I had. But am thankful I did finally do it. I agree, the 3 days are going to be gone before ya know it! ask away if you have any questions at all!

Thanks for the welcome!!! It means alot, its hard to find people that actually understand everything that Im going through. I will most definetly let everyone know how the surgery goes when I am done. After waiting for so long it does finally feel like time is going by pretty fast. Hard to believe its already happening day after tomorrow. Cant wait, Just have this constant fear in the back of my head that Im going to fail in doing everything correctly and that I will be dong this all for nothing. Anyone else have that problem?

Great to see your post Vanessa.  Please do your best to approach this surgery with a positive attitude.  You will succeed, we are here to wander this great adventure by your side.  Keep repeating to yourself, I will succeed, I will do my best.  Cover those negative messages playing over and over in your head with positive affirmations.

Consider posting positive thoughts for yourself around your house.  Put a picture or message on the bathroom mirror.  Remind yourself to smile when you check the mirror.  Post something fun on the refrigerator door.  Keep looking towards your goal.  Health, fitness and living life to the fullest.  Choose to believe in yourself and your decisions.  Hugs