Excited (but scared)

Hello everyone.  Last time I posted, I was asking for insurance approval advice.  Guess what, I GOT APPROVED!!!    I AM SO EXCITED!!!!  I had an all-day counseling class on last Friday - my surgery date (roux n y) is July 25, 2007.   I am so ready to regain my life, my health, my confidence, my self-esteem however i can sense that fear is beginning to creep in - they let us know at the meeting what all the "risks" are to this surgery and i guess that's what i've been focusing on....

if you could offer any words of encouragement - i am all ears

Hi, I am a lurker on this board, but wanted to reply to your post because we have alot in common!!  I am going to Mexico the last of July for my lap RNY, so I can say I know exactly where you are at right now.   I am journaling everyday, that way i am putting the doubts on paper to reread, and I am seeing what I was concerned about last week I am so at peace with this week.  That is helping me alot!  Also, I am finding I am spending alot of time reading profiles on here, and some of them are sooo inspirational.  I am reading them and realizing that most everyone has at least some of the same things going on in their heads that I am having right now. Today I am excited, I wi**** were time for me to be headed to the OR now, but I am focusing on building my post surgery support, and making plans for after..(I even have dug out some of my smaller clothes.   It is an exciting trip and we are starting out on it about the same time!! Amy

 I am going through these same fears this week! I want this wls so much but I'm just so scared, and all my famlilies fears are rubbing off on me also. So I have been on here listening to everyone and getting encouragement and it has really helped. I know I am gonna have it done, I just have to reinsure myself and family that it is the best thing for me.     So I know where you are coming from but we will get through it together,OK !((((HUGS)))), Tammy

Hello to all of you, I just want to give you some words from someone 22 weeks and 60 pounds lighter (86 pounds from my weight when I started the six month diet/exercise program).  There is no problem with having fears and aprehension.  This is major surgery we're talking here.  I don't know if you guys are having the band or RNY but either way it's surgery.  I had RNY and it was the very best thing I have ever done for myself, health and appearance wise.  I had type II diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, urinary incontinence, and I have rheumatoid arthritis.  All of those problems are either gone or so much improved that they cause me no concern.  Right now my arthritis is in remission and blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol are all great.  The incontinence is about 90%improved, no big deal anymore!!!   I know your families are all worried for you but this is your chance at a healthy normal life, you are really not only having this for yourselves but for your husbands/boyfriends and children.  They are getting someone who will be healthier, more fun, more active and able to live a longer happier life. There will be difficult times, days you won't feel as well.  Prepare your family for that.  The first few weeks you may be a little moody and sad, you're giving up your best friend - food.  However, when you start to feel a little stronger and see those pounds come off you will be flying high.  And the way you feel is amazing as you lose you gain mobility, health and happiness.  What a trade off. I am 62 years old and I'm so glad I had the surgery.  Don't know why I waited so long - actually I do, I waited until I had insurance to pay for it.  However, I am glad you young women will be able to have so many more good years.   There will be lots of questions and you'll find that I am a blunt person, tend to answer your questions without sugar-coating my replies (you can't have sugar anyway)!!! But remember that all of us here love you guys and want only success and happiness for you. We're praying for all of you. Hugs, Lana

Hi...Congrats on the date!!!! I know you have to be so excited now.....Stay focused on the reasons you started this journey....It's major surgery and all though they can not give you any garuntees these surgeries have come a long long ways over the years... The death rate an such are very low now....Do like you are suppose to and you will have a much better chance to have a great recovery.... I know it sucks when you have people around ya that aren't really into you doing this sort of thing... but they aren't the one carring around the weight or living your life...If this is what you really want....Keep you chin up and Keep on trucking till you get to where your wanting to be!!!!!! I wish you all the best and will be praying for you!!!