flsunshine
pre-op fears
Jun 26, 2010
June 27, 2010My surgery is just 25 days away and I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I'm so thankful to my doctors' and insurance company for making this dream a reality, and for my family and friends who are supporting me. On the other hand, I've got so many mixed feelings. Truthfully, I'm a little afraid that I won't do well. What if I don't lose weight? What I lose the weight and get too comfortable and gain it back. What if I have complications in the hospital and I need to be out of work longer than I plan and then lose my job?
I know that I am the one that has control over most of those things. I WILL lose weight, if I follow the doctors' orders, and the surgery will be the tool that will allow me to be successful at that. Also, I've paid attention to others who have had the surgery-- I've seen many who have done well, and others who still look, well, "fluffy". Generally, those "fluffy" people are the ones that go right back to eating the things they shouldn't eat, and portions that will stretch the pouch. Also, if I do the diet for three weeks prior to the surgery as the surgeon requires, and if I take my vitamins and try to keep myself as healthy as possible, there are fewer risks of complications to the surgery.
So, with knowledge is power, right? I am very aware of what I need to do to make me be successful. I certainly plan to do everything I can. In fact, next weekend I'm going to start preparing my "blendarized" foods. I'll continue taking my vitamins, and getting all the rest I can. And, I will follow the diet I've been given. Finally, I need to help myself relax and to spend time in prayer.
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About Me
Clearwater, FL
Location
31.1
BMI
Surgery
07/22/2010
Surgery Date
May 01, 2010
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