Pre-op tomorrow

Well tomorrow is 1 of my 2 big days.  It is my pre op day.  I go at 8:30 for my stomach ultrasound and then at 11:15, I have my physical and final meeting with the nurse practioner at the surgeons office.  Then it's off to pre op registration and lab work at  12:30 and then 4 hours of informational, diet & behavioral classes.  I am looking at this day as the final hurdle in this journey and it is making me so anxious.  I was fine up until today.  I think I am just finally seeing that this is happening and that it is actually so close.  I think I may become good friends with Xanax.  Me and Cameron were talking yesterday and he seemed worried so I asked what was on his mind.  He said "Mommy?  How do I handle it when your skinny?  How will I know it's you?  I have only ever known you to be fluffy."  It really made me think.  He thinks I'm going to go to the hospital and he go to school and then to the hospital and I will magically be skinny.  It is precious as to how innocent their minds really are.  In all seriousness, he is having problems with himself being scared and nervous and I just hope I am handling it as well as I need to be.  Sorry for rambling.  If you could,  just pray that tomorrow has no snags and goes off without a hitch.  Thanks Theresa

Theresa,  Do not allow yourself any negitive words . You will get through this. It is a life changing event , however amazingly enough everyone tends to follow your leads and it sounds like to me you are giving your family all the positive you can .  Just keep your son secure with your actions and just keep telling him how much you love him and that you will be healthy and you will be around to be Mommy for many many years .  Best wishes to you on your journey ,  Know many here are praying for you and sending you positive energy .  Much respect ,  Natalie

Theresa wishing you a very  great day tomorrow and may it be smooth and I know it will be positive for you. Your about to start the begining of a wonderful journey in your life. And your making all the right steps for a better healthier you. We are all here for you and moving over on that loosers bench and have the spot waiting for you!  Best of luck....

Oh my gosh Theresa - when you told me you had pre-ops on Wed., I thought you meant NEXT Wednesday! Good luck tomorrow - I know everything will go great. I'll be thinking about you all day. Be sure and let us know how it goes.

Your son sounds so sweet! (I can't wait to meet him) I love that he calls you "fluffy" I'm sure once he sees you home from the hospital post-op he will feel much better about things. And once he realizes all the fun things you'll be able to do with him once you're healthier, then he'll REALLY be thrilled! But I know it's a big job for you handling his fears as well as your own - you are in my prayers!

Sarah

Good am Theresa, I'm excited for you as you are entering the next steps in your journey. Your concerns and those of your son are normal and frankly its great to experience them. He's a bit older than my oldest was when I had surgery (she was just over 2 years old) and they do notice changes over time. The great thing is that he will get to grow & learn WITH you in this journey. He'll get to see you set examples for and with him and he will learn that his mommy is changing but she's still his mommy. Kids take things literally and in a lot of ways its a good thing. They also take note of what we are thinking, feeling and exuding outwardly. Know that you are supported and loved here and that we are here to help in any ways that we can. Prayers are certainly being said that everything goes smoothly.

Thinking of you as you take this next step.  Praying for no snags as you put it. Your story about your son reminds me so much of one of my experiences with a friends child.  We had talked about me going to the hospital to have my stomach fixed so I could be skinny & not have problems with my heart & be sick.  While in the hospital I called to chat with my friend & his son got on the line & asks "Are you skinny now" it was priceless & I had to laugh as I explained that it would take awhile before I got skinny.

Good Luck with your preop!  You will do just fine!  And you are going to do great with your surgery.  You son is going to be happy because he will have a healthy and happy mommy!

Best wishes, Please let us know how everything goes for you today. I'm sure you'll be just fine. Penny

I wish you the absolute best! You are in excellent hands with Dr. B (ok, so I am partial because he's operated on me a few times!) and I know God has you in the palm of His hand.

YEAH!!!!  As weird as this will sound...have fun!  Enjoy every bit of it, because it means that you are one step closer........

Ok people....we need t o move over...we've got another one coming to the loser's bench!