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Topic: Positivity must prevail! Geez, I hope so...
I'm new to the site...joined today. I just moved to a small town in Kansas with no such support group so you all are my people 
now. Thanks y'all!
I've started adding to my soft diet this week... I think the hardest part at this point is adjusting my diet (food, texture, timing, etc) to coincide with having a meal with my husband. He's been really good about my having the procedure (keeps calling Cream of Wheat, birdseed lol). I've lost about 22 lbs in past 3 wks since my op 4 wks ago. I'm going to start exercising more than stretches, etc next week (doc approved).
My goal this coming spring, besides reaching my goal weight, is to run a 5k... (no New Year's resolution here lol****ep "visualizing" my goals... I am I am I am going to do this or that!
now. Thanks y'all! I've started adding to my soft diet this week... I think the hardest part at this point is adjusting my diet (food, texture, timing, etc) to coincide with having a meal with my husband. He's been really good about my having the procedure (keeps calling Cream of Wheat, birdseed lol). I've lost about 22 lbs in past 3 wks since my op 4 wks ago. I'm going to start exercising more than stretches, etc next week (doc approved).
My goal this coming spring, besides reaching my goal weight, is to run a 5k... (no New Year's resolution here lol****ep "visualizing" my goals... I am I am I am going to do this or that!
Topic: RE: I am freaking out .... why?
I know the feeling. I'm about 4 wks past my surgery. I worried about the same things too. Really... it wasn't as painful as I thought it'd be. (Trust me, my threshold for pain is almost non-existent lol). The incisions were a bit sore but not too bad. I need only major pain meds for first 2 days (I was in hosp for 2 nights. By 3rd day, Tylenol worked for me in keeping me comfortable.
Just think about this... you're starting a new positive journey in your life and your kids & family & friends will get to see you walk it... The unknown is scary....but a positive unknown is so much greater than an unpositive one. I spent my liquid diet day making sure I was stocked up on broth & sugar-free jello, etc. Doing some basic cleaning that I know I wouldn't be doing for a while afterwards... Keeping busy helped...getting out of the house helped.
As for the surgery...I'm sure you're in good hands.
Just think about this... you're starting a new positive journey in your life and your kids & family & friends will get to see you walk it... The unknown is scary....but a positive unknown is so much greater than an unpositive one. I spent my liquid diet day making sure I was stocked up on broth & sugar-free jello, etc. Doing some basic cleaning that I know I wouldn't be doing for a while afterwards... Keeping busy helped...getting out of the house helped.
As for the surgery...I'm sure you're in good hands.
Topic: RE: I am freaking out .... why?
Thank you CIndy, you are right... I am feeling better today , I think the panic passed for now :)
Becca Surgery date Dec 1 2011
Topic: RE: Got my date!!!!!
Thank you for the positive thoughts Mag. You are right, i have to believe I am in control.
Topic: RE: Got my date!!!!!
OMG it's tomorrow! Good luck, I will be sending good thoughts your way!
Diana
Diana
Topic: RE: I am freaking out .... why?
it is normal. Lots of people worry about the operation and dying on the table....and it's really not a common occurence but worry goes on anyway.
Know you are going on a journey to a life where you can enoy your children, be active with them etc.
I wish i'd done this years ago.
Know you are going on a journey to a life where you can enoy your children, be active with them etc.
I wish i'd done this years ago.
Topic: RE: Got my date!!!!!
Congrats on your date for surgery. It's a good feeling. Everyone reacts differently when thinking about the food that will be gone from the menu. Maybe not forever but for a real long time. Try not to dwell on the negatives. Put yourself on the positive road. Face your fears and tell them they are not in charge of your life and to go away. I'm not a whoowhoo person, but I strongly believe in vocalizing that you are in control (or God is in control if that is your choice.) Hope this helps a little.
Hugs and best wishes, Mag
Hugs and best wishes, Mag
Topic: RE: Got my date!!!!!
Congrats on getting your date... I remember when I got mine about three weeks ago and now the surgury is only a few days away ((11-10-11)) and I cannot believe how fast it has flown by. Wish I could help on your worries but I am in the same boat as you, kind of in panic mode myself tonight but I know in the end it will all be worth it.
Becca Surgery date Dec 1 2011
Topic: I am freaking out .... why?
I have been so excited all along this journey and all of a sudden tonight I am totally freaking out, almost to the point of a panic attack. I dont know if it is finally hitting me that this is real, I start my liquid diet tomorrow and go in for the surgery 5:30 AM Thursday but I am freaking out !!! I am afraid of the pain afterwards, I am afraid of dying and leaving my kids without a mom, I am just freaking out about everything that has not scared me til this moment.... any advice would be sooo soo apreciated.
Becca Surgery date Dec 1 2011
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