09/10/10...scheduled with Dr. Umbach

[SarahMarie123 0]

Hi all!

H/W=255

Current= 250

Surgery Date 09/10/10

I am new to this site..and still anxious and excited! Has anyone felt extremly nervous about complications? Wait...anyone who is having major surgery should be a little concerned right? My past few days have been filled with constant stress and worry...but that it partnered with excitement. I think I want a guarantee that I won't have a leak and spend months in the hospital recovering...but that isn't going to happen in my wildest dreams!

I am excited to start my journey. I have always struggled with my weight and have spent the last 6 years trying to lose it...and I am at the point where I feel that it isn't a choice.

Does anyone ever feel like we are having surgery to fix something that is possible on our own? However, I do not believe that I on my own will and power could eat 3 ox meals and be satisfied...I also believe that it is not possible for me to spend 1-2 hours a day in the gym working out...

So many thoughts...I feel like a head case :biggrin2:

Much love.

Sarah

[EMTgirlly 0]

Relax it will be fine. You mentioned that you can't see yourself in the gym for an hour or 2. Remember that after the surgery if you don't work out (and that's more than just walking) you won't reach your desired results. Stick to the preop diet religiously and things will go super smooth. Good luck!

[MINI-Me 196]

I haven't found that I need to workout to meet my goals. Now, if I had been better at working out and strength training, my body might look better. I'm trying to get into a routine of walking on the treadmill and doing leg/arm exercises. As soon as my ribs heal, I will do it!!!

I think your thoughts are normal. Just take it a day at time. Dr. Umbach is great and will help answer all your questions. Remember, take deep breaths and keep reading this board. We are here to help!

[Mashezia 0]

Hey! My surgery is on 9/10/10 also!

[MINI-Me 196]

Hey! My surgery is on 9/10/10 also!

Who is your surgeon?

[Mashezia 0]

Dr. Sebesta at Madigan Army Medical Center

[MINI-Me 196]

Dr. Sebesta at Madigan Army Medical Center

Best of luck!