March????

Well it looks like I may be a March surgery candidate. I called my surgeon yesterday, and she is going to put me on the roster for March. Hopefully by then we will all FINALLY be recouperated. It has been a heck of a winter for us. After my bout with bronchitis, my DH got pneumonia, and we spent Christmas Day in the hospital he was on O2, and had 106 fever. Plus of course the kids had their share of strep throat, and croup. Ive been lurking for a while cause I have been very depressed about the whole situation. In the midst of all this illness, I deiced that God didn't want me to have the surgery, so I decided against it totally. As I began feeling better, I convinced myself that Lap-Band was the way I was meant to go. But now, that I am feeling better (I ONLY have a sinus infection and a sore throat), I talked with DH yesterday, and I really do want my RNY. I just pray that we can all continue recouperating, and nobody relapses before this date, cause if this one gets cancelled, then I am pretty much at 3 strikes, and I think I will just walk away with my tail between my legs,,,maybe!!! LOL Ginger, did you get my reply to your post regarding my whereabouts??? I never heard from you, thank you Aunt Pam for your concern about me. I was definatly wallowing in self pity. Vee

Hi Vee! Yes, I got your e-mail and I certainly understand illnesses and passing it back and forth among the family. I'm really sorry your family illnesses have been so horrific that you've had to make some changes to your plans. We all know how you have wanted this surgery for so long...you don't really think that God is giving you a sign NOt to have the surgery do you? Because you are such a wonderful wife and mother..you saw the needs of your family, and you did the natural thing...you put off your needs for the sake of your family and yourself. My humble oppinon is that it was all just bad timing..not anybody's fault certainly. Good luck on your March wls. But don't go away...we want ya to stick around till then...Thanks again for visiting me in the hospital..when I was feeling my lowest..ya made me smile! Hugs, Ginger

How come I KNEW you would be the 1st reply??? LOL,, I am so glad that you did. You are right, I did have to postpone any plans for myself, especially when it comes to my family. Lets just hope I can keep everyone healthy for March!!! Guess it is a Mom thing. I have to look at the positive side of the coin, and think that the 3rd time is a charm!!!! Sheryl from the AZ board put it to me that way right after my 2nd cancellation I loved visiting with you, I just wish we could have had more time together. Im glad that you are improving. And thank you so much for thinking of me while I was "lurking". YOU are truly a success story, and I admire you so much for all that you have gone thru, and how well you have dealt with everything. My setbacks seems small by comparison. Vee

Ahhh Vee, I say, ya gotta take it one day at a time. Waiting for that surgery date is the most nerve racking time that I have ever gone through. I can't imagine going through those feelings 3 times. Wow, I am now 8 weeks out, and I am still taking it one day at a time. So glad I can drive myself to my own dr. appts. now..but it was a long time coming. I've spent too much of my time feeling sorry for myself...things are getting better..there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am glad I had the surgery..I just wish I didn't have any of the complications that I did. I am still learning PATIENCE..it's a virtue I never learned before this weight loss surgery thing. Take care and let's keep that family of yours well. Hugs and smiles, Ginger aka Virginia

(((((Vee))))) I am so sorry about your families illnesses this winter. You've worked hard during this process and waiting is the most difficult part of it in my opinion. You do deserve to have this surgery!! NEVER give up on your health or yourself Keep us posted as to how you are doing and as to your date!!! Take care, Anita

Thank you Anita, I appreciate your good thoughts. Vee