Now that the excitement has worn off.......

May 17, 2009

fear is starting to set in.  What if something goes wrong?  What if I don't lose much weight?  What if I go through all of this and still have sleep apnea and high blood pressure?  What if I'm nauseaous all the time?   What if I'm one of those people that develops problems from surgery 10 years down the road?   I have researched wls for  years.  I don't DOUBT that I am making the right decision, but I do FEAR that I might  be one of those people that has problems.  I know I'm supposed to get in all my water  and protein.  I know I'm supposed to walk as much as possible after surgery.  I plan to keep excercising  and I will follow everything my Dr. and Nut. have told me to do.  I will be vigilant about taking my vitamins and getting regular labs.  I'm going to try  my best to attend support groups, but it is very difficult for me to get to them because I have four children and because of the hours that my husband works.  Am I missing anything?  Besides getting my house/affairs in order before surgery, what else can I do to prepare myself for the biggest change of my life?  Thank God for all of you here on OH.  Coming here daily and reading about all aspects of WLS has been invaluable to me.  You have all been a tremendous resource and support to me.  Especially you Anita R. , thanks so much for putting up with all my questions and fears!  So if anyone has any advice for me, I would appreciate hearing it.  Thanks again OH family, you're the best!

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