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Only 15 more days

In only 15 more days, I will be having the surgery that will change my life. I'm so excited! It is time for me to get a life! There are so many, many things I want to do. Ride my bike down the Virginia Creeper Trail, go hiking with my family, kick the soccer ball around with my son. And I am so sick of being ashamed of my body. I know this surgery is a tool, that this is going to take a lot of hard work on my part. I'm willing to do my part.

 

So I have a stock pile of protein shakes sitting in my dining room. I still need to get some soups, popsicles, and jello. It's coming along :) Heck, I am even packed for the most part. That's how ready I am to go!

 

I talked to my local doc last night and I was surprised how supportive he was. He asked a few questions, but didn't try to talk me out of having the surgery or going to Mexico for it. And I can plan for him to help with follow up labs, etc. This was the last area that troubled me, wondering what I would do if there was a problem, with Dr Aceves being so far away. Knowing Dr Kepley is there if I need him is very reassuring.

 

I have always believe that God will guide us to the right path. If it's the wrong thing, obstacle after obstacle will be thrown in our paths. I know this is the right path because everything has fallen so easily and perfectly into place.

 

Today is my last day to eat because I'm starting my preop diet tomorrow. I'm going to make today count, LOL! I've been taking a walk daily and drinking tons of water so I'll have some veins on my big day!

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Chris T

LAP-BAND Patients

Hey momokev,

my surgery date is sep. 19 and im scared and unsure. I went to a nutrition class yesterday and in my mind that was going to help me decide if i should do it. I wish I could get excited about it like you are.

Chris

nabojaso

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi Momok...............I also wish I were excited the way you are. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I will have the sleeve done on 9/6. I certainly would never back out now. I have been through too much since April to get ready. I am feeling like Chris..............I don't doubt that I will go through with it. I am just very nervous and agitated. I am very ready to have a new and healthy relationship with food but, I have never had any type of surgery and I am scared. Good luck to all of us..................Nancy

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