7 more lbs gone ... 33.5 gone forever!

Everyone was right, of course, my appointments went well today.  There was no reason to worry.  In fact, after today, I am even more confident in my surgeon and his program.  They are so comprehensive.  I often see people on the forums asking questions on top of questions about things their surgeon should be taking the effort to address.  I am extremely thankful my sugeon's practice "gets it" that this is lifestyle change and that we are going to need more information than "when we can start pureed foods?".  While that is an important fact, it is just one of a million things that needs to be addressed.  I came away with so much useful information and again the process ran like a "well-oiled machine".  I am going to suggest that me their motto!  LOL I had some time to think on my ride home today.  Why does this feel so surreal?  Why can't I accept that this going to happen?  I believe I found my answer.  I have had the awesome experience of working with individuals who were experiencing life changing events.  But not one time, in all the people I worked with, was the life changing experience planned or predicted, ie: hurricane survivor, witness to horrific crime, diagnosed severe illness, etc.  Not one could pinpoint and look towards the fact that their life was going change and say, on May 13th, I will never be the same again.  Instead, they were blind sided.  With WLS, we have scheduled life changing events - what an awesome set of cir****tances.  SURREAL - my word of the day!!!

That is a perfect word choice!  And the best thing is....it continues long after surgery.  I know I will sound like I'm "out there" somewhere but when I take my walks, its like I am so much more aware of everything around me....the birds sing louder, the air smells better, the clouds actually form shapes. OK stop laughing lol....I am just so incredibly happy and content with life now. There is new promise and hope where there used to be sadness and defeat and a feeling that I would be fat forever.  We are all given choices in life and I for one am so glad I made the one to have WLS. I know there are tough times ahead when I may not lose as quickly as the impatient me wants to, and I may gain back a few pounds, but I know its no longer hopeless, that I am in control and will remain so.  These feelings and so much more....I wish to you & all the folks dealing with upcoming surgery and those who are recently out of the hospital. HUGS  Jeanine

Seems like you found your "Happy Place".  Thank you for the encouraging words on my journey to that special place we all should know.

You are so ahead of the curve!   I am amazed at the wealth of information and what we call our "Bible" that every patient gets from my surgeon and i think some people are just too lazy to read through the material after the surgery.  I am not a very detailed person, but I knew that when I had a question, I went to my Bible and always found the answer.   Then I see questions on my surgeon's board and I always refer them to the Bible.   I do know that some surgeons aren't part of a center for excellence and therefore the standards are not there.  So that can speak to some of the questions. But...that's why OH is here and the people on here have a wealth of information.  It's amazing! Congrats on the 33 pounds

So glad to hear it all went well today.  I think that it is normal to be nervous.  I have not gone through it yet, but I know that i will be nervous too.  It is just a normal reaction to a life changing event....if you were not nervous people might think there was something wrong.   I am glad your questions were answered and you felt so confident....that is the most important part.  Now onto the next step.  Good Luck!

First, congrats on the additional 7 pound loss - way to go!!!  Second, your choice of describing this experience as "surreal" is right-on.  Third, you're a smart, smart cookie to be thinking about these kind of issues and talking through them now....   I've read many posts where people say that the actual surgery "fixes" 5% of our problems and the remaining 95% are things we need to work on in our heads.  The more self-aware you are, the more you think about where you've come from, where you're going, and how you want to get there, the better off I think you'll be in the long run.  It can be a long, complicated journey, but oh so worth it... Please keep us posted on your progress, and keep writing these interesting posts!!! Kellie

I'm glad your appointments went well. Things are moving right along for you!! I have been having some of the same Surreal thoughts. We are REALLY going to lose this time!! It's REALLY going to happen!!