MKinVA

Hi Susan G! My surgery is Monday as well, AND I am a teacher, AND I will have only two weeks before I have to report back to school as well! I am concerned about pain, fatigue, making time to drink and eat, nausea, and bathroom breaks! I don't want to push myself too far too fast, but I also just don't want to lie around either. I have already drafted my son and daughter to help with moving items and setting up my classroom. I haven't told my administration or anyone else about my surgery, just a few close friends. I am determined to make this work, though! Good luck on Monday!

My surgery is on Monday (July 30). When I first decided to have surgery, I thought to myself that this was an unnatural thing and that I was a fool (and a failure) for going this route until I told myself that being 400+ pounds was also not natural or normal. I am ready! I am getting impatient for the new me!

I am less than a week before surgery (July 30), and I think I have come to terms with my nervousness. That doesn't mean I will sleep the night before, though. This waiting for surgery is the hardest part!

My doctor is using the robot as well. I have seen lots of sci-fi movies, but I still trust the doc.

I have read about substituting addictions and how some who have had bariatric surgery are prone to this. I don't anticipate turning to alchol because it was never a big part of my life before. I have given some thought to refocus my activities and revel in a better quality of life. I admit that I am a workoholic, so there are projects I can throw myself into. I do need to come to terms with becoming more active physically. I have told myself this will be easier once my knees and ankles don't hurt anymore and I can move without losing breath.

I am scheduled for July 30. Bring it on, already!

His is my first post. I am scheduled for surgery on July 30, and am presently on the pre-op fasting diet. I have already felt some results! I can't wait for my visit to the nutritionist to see how much I've already lost. I am happy to see this forum because in surfing the internet, I was only seeing results of 120-150 pounds. My initial goal is to lose 200 lbs., but more than that would be great too!