As I was surfing, trying to settle my jittery nerves over my upcoming surgery, I found this website the other day. I wanted to say that ya'll seem to be very supportive of one another and hope that I can be welcomed into your circle. I'm having Lap RNY done tomorrow morning (Friday, 31 March). Today I'm on that clear liquid diet and I feel like I'm STARVING!!! I know it's all for a good reason, but I just wish that the time would pass a bit more quickly.

Thanks for listening!

~Sharmel

Its hard for sure Sharmel. How long have you been waiting for your surgery and what steps have you had to take to get to this point? Maybe talking here today will help the time pass more comfortably.

And welcome.

BREATHE, sharmel - you'll be fine!!!! honest!!!

where are you having it done? are you all set up for coming home? how does everyone in your life feel about this major step.

i'm with hubs - let your fingers do the talking while you get ready for the surgery.

and welcome aboard.

is there someone in your life who will post here to tell us how you're doing? we DO like to know - maybe some would consider us nosy, but it's more concern for you... we DO worry, ya know!!!

I will be in the hospital only until either Sunday evening, or early Monday morning (God willing there are no complications). It's just me and Dh here. All of our family is in California as we are in Missouri. I haven't even told any family that I'm having it done. My mom would worry so much, that I'd rather just surprise her with a visit over the holidays this year and let her see the 'improving' me . I cleaned out my kitchen cabinets today. It helped pass the time. When the time came to start my 'prep'.... well let's just say I couldn't keep any of it down (YUCK!!!) I called my doc and he said as long as I've been on clear fluids all day, I should be good to go in the AM...
As for getting to this point it's been a long road. I started thinking about WLS back in early 1994. I found out shortly afterward that I was pregnant (SURPRISE!) We had been battling infertility for over 8 years at that point. But in August when our daughter was born prematurely... we were devastated. She only lived for 80 minutes.. **sigh** (long story here, but that's for another time). A friend I worked with ended up having her RNY done that December. She's down 115 and looks GREAT! After a year of grieving and getting stuck in my life (or lack of one) I realized I had put on an additional 40 lbs since loosing my daughter.... Now I'm at my heaviest. I'm miserable. I complain all the time b/c I hurt so much. I would love to be the happy (ier) person I know exists someplace INSIDE, but she's covered up by so much.. so much pain and dissapointment... that only added to the weight. I'm praying that shedding the weight will give me the oppertunity to shed the misery too. I was lucky to have my inital WLS consult with my primary doc on 1 feb. Then on 8 March I met with the surgeon, and it was submitted to my ins. On the 17th they called me to say I was approved and that my date was the 31st. So it's still alot to get my head wrapped around, only because the 2 weeks from approval to surgery date flew by so QUICK!! Well ladies I guess that's about all for now. I'm gonna shut the puter down for the night. Bad storms coming our way. Keep your fingers crossed for me... and thank you for your support thusfar!!

Hugs,
Sharmel

USAF wife, I'm so sorry about your daughter.

Welcome to the forums. I don't usually post in this section of 3FC since I'm not a candidate for WLS, but I happened to notice your post and wanted to give you a cyberhug. Surgery of any sort is always intimidating, but you know you're doing the right thing for your health, and for your peace of mind. Best wishes for a speedy, uncomplicated recovery, and for reaching your goal weight.

I'll be watching every day for your update and will keep you in my prayers.

Sleep peacefully. You know what they say about tomorrow being the first day of the rest of your life.

Very sorry to hear about your darling child. Good luck with the surgery and God bless you.

Just curious, does the military pay for WLS?

Good luck Sharmel, I just had my surgery 2 weeks ago, although a bit different procedure but I am guessing things are pretty much the same. If you feel devastated at first, it's really normal.. Just remember that it will only get better!

God bless you!
D.

Good luck with your surgery...I am an Aussie and will be having a tummy tuck done very soon after losing 70kg(i think thats about 150lbs) and i too are very nervous. It will be the start of a new life I know...you deserve it
Good luck and I will be reading this thread to see of your recovery.

Sharmel,
Welcome & Good Luck on your surgery. My lap RNY was 3/1/06. I've been one of the lucky ones. I have only had problems eating once or twice, & have pretty much been able to tolerate everything. The Scary is today, the new beginning of the rest of your life is tomorrow--just keep looking at the future. (Ignore that it is April 1) Walk even if you don't feel like it--you will feel good about it in a couple weeks--every day is a new adventure for me. I walk further, have more energy & love to see the weight fall off overnight.

Let us know how you're doing.

Sharmel- Wishing you much success with your surgery and your healing process, both physically and emotionally. You will do great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

Sharmel,

I wish you the best. I had LapBand surgery two weeks ago. It maybe rough at first but things do get better. Keeping you in my prayers. Let us know of your progress.

Deb

Good luck with everything Sharmel! Be kind to yourself and welcome to the losing side!

Chickadee

Sharmel, i hope you get to read this soon, so you know so many people are thinking and praying for you.
I haven't had this surgry, have talked alot to my Dr. who refuses to...another story, but Im just recovering from a hysterectomy, I turned to my SIL for help and guidance,,,and well consider these ladies your sisters,,,Ive been reading in here for some time and see some of the wonderful support that is given. What my SIL gave me that stuck with me,,,stay ahead of the pain.
Big hugs...