Surgery in 2 days!

Nov 27, 2010

After having started with my first appointment with Dr. Lord on July 29th, 2010, my surgery date is Monday, Nov.29th, 2010. This was really fast according to others I have met on this journey. I was antsy and nervous through the whole process being afraid something would happen that would make me not qualify. All along I prayed that if God was not into this, that he would get me out any way he needed to. But all signs were go and here I am tonight in middle of the dreaded Bowel Prep of 32 Osmo pills (4 at a time + 8 oz water) every fifteen minutes. I had my last meal around 2:00 Thanskgiving Day 55 hours ago. Only clear liquids since. Tomorrow there are antibiotics to take several times plus lots of water. Going to the hospital in 30 hours.

I wanted to tell how I have been today. Not having eaten I am naturally a little weak and more emotional. The thoughts of am I doing the right thing... fill my head once an hour. Like this isn't a new haircut! Its a whole new way of life. My answer always goes to YES! Yes, I want to be able to walk and do things without pain. My joints are all painful, I have a back surgery ahead of me unless God chooses to heal me first. One knee has already been replaced and the other will most likely need it if I wasn't having gastric bypass. It's not about looking better, even though I look forward to wearing pretty clothes again instead of stretchy pants and overshirts all the time. It's about feeling good. I am so sorry I have treated my body with so little respect by overeating. I am not proud of not being able to just say no thank you to second helpings all my life. I accept the fact that for me, this surgery seems to be the only way to stop the cycle. After all I am 60 years old already!

I will add some photos later on. I am happy to have this web site.

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