Sandra B.
Pre-Op Nerves!
Jun 20, 2007
My journey begins before I can remember. I have been overweight my whole life. I could go into why I think I learned the habits that haunt me, but suffice it to say that at some point it became my choice and I have to accept that without blaming anyone else. I was briefly just a little overweight when I got married, but within 2 years that changed again and by the time I had my first child, it was all over. The 2nd child sent me over the edge and slowly since then it has been yo-yo dieting always ending up heavier than when I started.
I have several friends who went through Gastric Bypass Surgery. I thought I was too afraid to do it myself, but suddenly, I realized that I should be more afraid of doing nothing. I had long since stop believing that I could do lost the weight myself and keep it off.
Jump to this year...I found a surgeon I like. A program I like and then along came a gift I never expected. A really good friend of mine is doing it with me. Not just the same surgeon and same program, but the same day. We will set about this journey together.
We have 6 days until surgery now and my excitement has been overshadowed by my nerves. I'm sure this is normal, but it's been a long time since I've agonized like this. It's sure nice to have Diane there and tons of support from my other friends.
I have several friends who went through Gastric Bypass Surgery. I thought I was too afraid to do it myself, but suddenly, I realized that I should be more afraid of doing nothing. I had long since stop believing that I could do lost the weight myself and keep it off.
Jump to this year...I found a surgeon I like. A program I like and then along came a gift I never expected. A really good friend of mine is doing it with me. Not just the same surgeon and same program, but the same day. We will set about this journey together.
We have 6 days until surgery now and my excitement has been overshadowed by my nerves. I'm sure this is normal, but it's been a long time since I've agonized like this. It's sure nice to have Diane there and tons of support from my other friends.
