Question:
Obsessed
I'm 2 weeks exactly today from my surgery & I'm so excited that I can hardly sleep. All I think about is the surgery & my new life. I've been watching my diet for the past 1.5 months. I've been exercising & eating healthy so I know that my mind is on the right track. What I mostly anticipate is not being Diabetic anymore after the gastric bypass. Not having to take meds or injections anymore. I feel like this thing is obsessing me. I can't stop thinking about it. I'm anxious to start shopping & buying smaller sizes. I've already lost some weight & my face is already looking thinner. Again, I can't stop thinking about it. It just keeps rolling all over my mind. Is this normal? — Ruth M. (posted on February 2, 2009)
February 2, 2009
Hey ruth. I know how hard it gets as the date gets closer and closer. Its
like when were overweight we will do anything to be thin... Or thinner. :)
it is of corse normal to have the constant thoughts and you are going to
forever. Having rny isn't brainless, you are going to have to think about
it every second for the rest of your life. I am almost 3.5 mos out and have
yet to adjust. I still drive to the mcdonalds drive thru and then have to
think about what I can eat, not what I want. Its hard because I can NEVER
satisfy my hunger or my cravings. I can also never quench my thirst because
you can no longer "chug" a drink. Even after a hard workout I
can't "chug" from my water bottle, its just sips. I hate it. But
think about eating those last things that you love and stuffing yourself
silly one last time because you won't have that amazing feeling for a LONG
time...... Just some thoughts!
— tiffaney2183
February 2, 2009
Hi Ruth! It sounds like you're in the perfect "place!" ;-) You've
already started making diet and exercise changes, thinking about how you
can get started on this lifestyle change before surgery. So important!
Anticipating not needing those meds any longer, and looking forward to
buying and enjoying smaller sizes ... your excitement takes me right back
to how I was feeling before surgery! I wish everyone sounded as excited. I
wish you the best ... it sounds like your "obsessing" is a great
step towards success.
— Cindy E.
February 2, 2009
Oh I think so! I was like you...I was more excited and in that total make
over mode than I was scared...Although my nerves were a little electric
towards that last week...You're ready sweetie that's all! You are going to
do great! Try to relax though and get some sleep! LOL Don't buy smaller
clothes! Buy sale stuff as you need new clothes because I thought I was
done at size 14 and went out and bought all kinds of gogeous expensive
outfits and a leather coat in a large and within a few months went down to
a small! The coat is too big still at 5 years post op...I wear it anyway
'cause I spent too much for it...but it would have been nice to have it fit
more like a glove! Give yourself a good year and wait til you stop losing
for 3 months after that...That's a good time to start a little shopping for
some nice things!
— .Anita R.
February 2, 2009
It is "normal" to a point. Visualizing how your life will be
after surgery is good; just try exercising and staying on diet and the
other posters are right; this is a lifelong commitment. Just remember that
this will slow down like all things do. I'm 21 years post op and still
deal with it on a daily basis. Good Luck and God bless,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
February 2, 2009
I think it's normal! I'm 8 months post-op and still feel excited and giddy
about the new me! Enjoy it!
— GlitterGal
February 3, 2009
Hi Ruth, I am just 5 weeks out today. Still excited and love the thoughts
running through my head. Do what the doctor tells you and put all your
energy in to yourself! This is a total makeover--inside and out! My blood
sugar dropped immediately from a 130+ to as low as 70 in the hospital. Off
my meds, my last blood work was 81. Smaller sizes is the best part--more
looks and hellos! Sometimes that is the hardest part to get used to--extra
attention! Good luck! Tina
— kristina838
February 3, 2009
I am 9 months post-op and I am still excited about the way i look
now...Dont spend a bunch of money on new clothes...I am still going down
sizes....Not so much Lbs...Just in about 2 months I have gone from a size
14 to a 12...I shop at goodwill a lot....But getting back to the weeks
leading up to my surgery...i was so nervous and excited all at the same
time...nervous because i thought i was gonna get to the day before and
they would cancel my appointment...they didnt...lol !!!!! I was excited
because i could just imagine what my life was gonna be like...you know what
It is so much better than i imagined.....Good luck
Elisa in Ohio
— british88
February 3, 2009
Hi Ruth!
I am right there with ya, even though I do not even have a surgery date
yet, lol! I am already buying things like little dishes, plates, cups,
etc. for after surgery. I can't have children, but to me, it's kind of
like I'm getting ready to give birth, birth to the *new* me ;)... it is
very exciting. Have fun getting ready and keep us posted on your
progress!! I'll be praying for you.
— Clumsybarbie
February 3, 2009
Yup, it is, and it's also normal to get anxious about the whole thing and
start second guessing yourself as the day approaches. Pretty much, it's a
rollercoaster, so get ready. But, it's a wonderful ride. Good Luck!!
— Shirley D.
February 3, 2009
Normal as normal gets. It's a major change. It's like kids going off to
college or someone getting married. It's like everything surrounds that
one big event. Good Luck. May you recover quickly from surgery.
— Corina C
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