Question:
My surgery is next week thursday and I just need some emotional support

I need to know what I should be doing to prepare and someone who is post op to tell me what I should expect. [email protected]    — NicoleW78 (posted on September 26, 2000)

September 26, 2000
Hang in there!!! I will send you my list of WLS prep tips. It might give you some ideas on what to do, and it will also help keep you busy for the next week. I am 4 1/2 months post op (76 pounds gone forever), and I can honestly say that the worrying and stress we have before surgery is so much worse than it actually is. You will do just wonderfully!!! Start daydreaming now about all the great things that will be happening in your life - new energy, new clothes, better self esteem, better health, and the great thing about it is that none of it is fantasy. It WILL happen!!! Hugs and smiles:):):):):):):)
   — Paula G.

September 26, 2000
I just wanted to say good luck Nicole! You will do fine, I had my surgery sept 7th and I have lost 46 lbs!! I LOVE this surgery!!!!!
   — Dawn H.

September 26, 2000
Nicole, I had my surgery on 9/11. So I am 2 weeks post-op. I am still very emotional! Just be prepared to lean on your family for a few weeks and you will be fine. I am feeling better each day! And I am down 33 LBS. Good Luck
   — Heather K.

September 26, 2000
GET YOUR SF LIGUID AND PUREED FOODS READY, PACK YOUR SUITCASE,MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ONE PRETTY NIGHTIE, IF YOU GO TO A SPECIFIC CHURCH VISIT YOUR PASTOR, GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER ;-),EAT A BIG TENDERLOIN ( or whatever) RUN YOUR SWEEPER AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YOU WILL BE WAKING UP FROM SURGERY ON THE WAY TO A NEW SKINNY LIFE. GOD BLESS SHIRLEY CALHOUN
   — Shirley C.