Million thoughts are flowing through my head.....

Well, here I am... I've been trying to get the surgery for YEARS! And I just found out last week that I am approved! I am so excited and scared at the same time. All these years I've wanted it, but I think in the back of my mind I didn't think it would ever happen. After approval I called my doctor and they sceduled the surgery for March 30. Thats a mere 2.5 weeks after approval. No beating around the bush!!! I have butterfly's in my stomach thinking about it. But I know its the very best thing I can do for myself and my family. I can't wait to be an active mom! So if anyone has any advise for me, let me know. I am having an open RnY. One question I can think of is- Is the pain of this surgery anything comparable to a c-section? Just curious, I did fine with my two c-sects and was wondering if its worse than those. Thanks all, and goodluck to all who is another Marcher!!!!!

Hi Shelly, Welcome to the Marchers !!! hugs, Mo doin' the almost 8 days and a wake up happy Mo dance

I didnt have c-sections, but I did have a tubal reversal done 7 years ago and then adhesion surgery done 4 years ago and I would compare it to that, although my gas pain has been intense!! congrats on your approval!! ~Nicole

Congratulation on being a Marcher. It seems like the experience is different for everyone. I have done great. No pain at all after the first week (and I had a full open hysterectomy at the same time!). I can tell that things are still healing on the inside though and I am being very careful to do the right things. At less than 2 weeks post op, I am walking 2/3 mile and doing 20 min at a stretch on the gazelle. You will do fine. Joy

Shelly, I do not have any answers as far as pain because I had it laproscopically. However, congrats on your soon date and welcome to the Marchers!! Bethany AKA Da Offishal Riddler and Bertha 12 Days into NewPouch and feeling great! -25 lbs!!!! Yayyyy A riddle a day will keep the Marchers pounds AWAY!