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I will write more on Wednesday.
Diana
Sweetie-please let me assure you, your feelings are very valid, and ABSOLUTELY normal. I'd be MUCH more worried if you said you were NOT scared. I think part of it is that most WLS is "elective" surgery, in that we know ahead of time we are having it, in that, we know we are going to feel fine one day and like hammered crap for at least a few days afterward. Do SOME people have complications from surgery? Of course they do. That's true of ANY surgery. Do people die? Of course they die. Look in today's newspaper's -lots of dead people-but I'd be willing to bet you none of them died from having WLS surgery. Just try to keep your fears in perspective and your eyes on "the prize"..that PRIZE being the HEALTH to live and ENJOY life with your child.
WE are ALL going to die someday..somehow..someway..but none of us before we are SUPPOSED to..and all the worrying in the world will not change that (can you tell I'm a Hospice nurse????)...It is WONDERFUL that you can express your feelings and fears though. Many people find it helpful to write a letter of sorts to their loved ones, prior to surgery..to be opened "in the event I don't make it thru"...it gives them peace to let people know how much they love them ,etc...Some people find peace in prayer...YOU do whatever makes YOU feel more comfortable...
We are here for you!!!
Gina AKA Nurse Diva
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
Hallo all, I don’t know if this is normal but I’m starting to get terribly anxious about my upcoming surgery. I’ve always been afraid of dying and the thought of not waking up after the surgery or going through it just to get complications afterwards and not making it is such a scary thought to me. I don't want to leave my 6 year old son alone without his mommy! Is this normal? What can I do to calm myself? Do I have anything to worry about (seriously?)? I know that not having the surgery may also kill me. I’ve decided to do it, but am just scared now... please send me happy thoughts!!
my DS!! 
CJ 33 yrs (5'7"): HW 360~SW 347~CW 256~Dr's GW 187~Personal GW 158
Is yours lap?
Out of curiosity, let us know how you might have packed differently AFTER the experience.
I needed nothing. Like you said though, it's your hospital trip and you should play it like you want to.
Best Wishes!
Anne
Good luck tomorrow! Each day I feel so much better and I can already feel full when I drink a shake so I know it's working already. <3
Well today I decided it was my hospital trip and I could bring whatever I wanted. This is just a small list of what I am bringing.
I have a book , 2 movies, 2 magazines, make-up, 2 pair of cute tie waist scrubs that I embellished the hems with daisy trim, blow dryer, ear plugs, Oasis (spray for dry mouth), gas-x, listorine breath strips, IPOD, new
socks and slippers.
I have been spoiling myself for 2 months. I have new small plates and bowls that are beautiful and colorful.
I bought some cute pj capris and tank tops for recovery at home.
I made my own pantry with just my special things.
So much to look forward to. The hospital called to remind me of the time I was supposed to be at the hospital and the woman said "wow you really sound happy" and I told her she was right!
I am going to check out something called Whey Crisps. They contain 40 grams of protein. If you are interested they are at wheycrisps.com. The bariatric nutritionist told me about them.
Keep looking up!
Diana
You are so right we tend to put ourselves last but no more and I am so glad I made the choice to have my RNY.
Hugs, Lisa
I am not sure how aI raised all 4 of them either at times but I made it threw and my youngest is 18 and in college now....... now it is me time and Yes I love the fact I have lost 58 pounds so far and I cnt wait to be that healthier and slimmer me that I know I can be.
Hugs, Lisa
