I have my surgery date - November 12!
I am excited to say that I have my surgery scheduled for November 12th! I feel like it has all gone so fast, because I only started seriously contemplating this surgery on October 1st.
For years I have been working (sometimes harder than others) to lose the weight without WLS. My mom and my cousin both had very successful mini-bypass surgery over 10 years ago and both have kept the weight off - so I knew that WLS worked. But I really really really felt like I was a personal failure for not being able to lose it and keep it off myself - I never judged other folks that way, but I certainly self-judged.
So I have come a long way in a short time in terms of how I view this surgery as it relates to me. It has helped immensely to have several co-workers that have gone through the surgery in recent years - one spoke the fears/judgment I was feeling about myself and it was SUCH a relief to know that I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Then she told me to get over it, didn't I think I would have lost it already if I could just do this "on my own"? - and I love her for it!
All that being said, I am getting into therapy with someone who specializes in WLS/eating disorders just to make sure that any demons that raise their heads are dealt with effectively and with minimal collateral damage.
I have no co-morbidities and my BMI is right around 41, so I expect an uncomplicated surgery. Still, I am going to get my living will and durable health care power of attorney updated (my 1st husband is still named in those documents - don't want to give HIM the power to pull the plug - LOL).
I would love to hear from anyone else that is having surgery around this same time!
Haley
For years I have been working (sometimes harder than others) to lose the weight without WLS. My mom and my cousin both had very successful mini-bypass surgery over 10 years ago and both have kept the weight off - so I knew that WLS worked. But I really really really felt like I was a personal failure for not being able to lose it and keep it off myself - I never judged other folks that way, but I certainly self-judged.
So I have come a long way in a short time in terms of how I view this surgery as it relates to me. It has helped immensely to have several co-workers that have gone through the surgery in recent years - one spoke the fears/judgment I was feeling about myself and it was SUCH a relief to know that I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Then she told me to get over it, didn't I think I would have lost it already if I could just do this "on my own"? - and I love her for it!
All that being said, I am getting into therapy with someone who specializes in WLS/eating disorders just to make sure that any demons that raise their heads are dealt with effectively and with minimal collateral damage.
I have no co-morbidities and my BMI is right around 41, so I expect an uncomplicated surgery. Still, I am going to get my living will and durable health care power of attorney updated (my 1st husband is still named in those documents - don't want to give HIM the power to pull the plug - LOL).
I would love to hear from anyone else that is having surgery around this same time!
Haley
Hello! I too have my surgery date scheduled... November 7th! I am eager and anxious just like you! As I was reading your post, it was as if I was reading one of my own (except the whole ex-husband) and I am thankful I found this group. Good luck in the next few weeks! We will both be success stories before you know it!
CONGRATS!
Im also scheduled to have my surgery on Thursday, November 8th....
for all of us. I wish you all the best. We are all gonna be Hot Chicks...
I have to start my liquid diet this coming weekend and ive been sick for the past 5 days. I havent been eating right and I really dont feel very good. I guess time will tell how i am.
Good Luck!
Mary Escalona
Im also scheduled to have my surgery on Thursday, November 8th....
for all of us. I wish you all the best. We are all gonna be Hot Chicks...I have to start my liquid diet this coming weekend and ive been sick for the past 5 days. I havent been eating right and I really dont feel very good. I guess time will tell how i am.
Good Luck!
Mary Escalona
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