The Day Before Surgery

Nov 06, 2010

My story is just about like everyone's.   It is frustrating to have to battle weight all your life, it isn't a diet, it is forever battling what you eat and how much.  It is having people look at you in disguist about your weight, like you are weak and a failure.  It is being discrimiated against, it is paying more for clothes, it is depressing.  I am 38 years old and have 2 beautiful girls and I don't have the energy to keep up with them and often feel like a failure for being morbidly obese. 

Today is the day before surgery and I am on a liquid diet for the entire day.  This doesn't sound bad because many people have to be on a liquid diet for weeks prior.  I am excited and nervous to finally be here.  I started thinking about WLS maybe a year ago when I watch some co-workers shrink before my eyes.  It was amazing.  I was interested in Lap-Band at first but my surgeon offered the VSG saying my insurance approves it....so I looked into it and sounded like a good option.  Either way, I had 6 months of visits with a Nut and PCP and some additional testing before I could even be approved.  6 months really went fast, I know we are ready to have this done that day a year ago...but the time it takes to get your head wrapped around it  went by quick.  I am here now with surgery scheduled tomorrow...please pray for a safe and successful surgery.

I am ready to say good bye to this burden and gain energy, confidence and so much more.

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