Dollface-1981
FEB 15/11
Feb 23, 2011
Feb 15/11
So today I had my Gastric Bypass class. Sitting in the Bariatric Department surrounded by about 20 other patients.. I have never felt so thin. Putting that many obese people in a small hot room is not the best idea! if you know Family Guy it reminded me of the episode where Peter had the fat guy meeting.Anyway the class itself was very educational. i was super happy because a lot of the things that they talked about , I already knew. So it goes to show that homework and research do pay off lol I bought 5 different books on Gastric Bypass, including "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" and its actually really helpful!
The best part about the class is that they really go over the diet. What to eat at each stage of of recovery, how much, and lists and examples of each thing. that was something I was really worried about, so I am feeling better about it now. I think the reality of the whole situation is starting to sink in and Im getting scared. I know its a life changing operations and I know I need it and want it.. but it still scares me to death!
Going to this class brings me one step closer. I did find out that the actual surgery is only between one and two hours long, and I should only have to stay in the hospital for 2 days (as long as there are no complications) I know I will look back at this and feel like it was just yesterday... but right know it feels like this is never going to happen!
Although, I should really count my blessings because I heard two other patients say that their doctors referred them over a year and a half ago and they were just getting in now... So my 6 months is nothing. If my surgery is in May, then my whole pre-op journey will only be about 10 months. I cant wait to be writing about this a year from now!
