Hi all,

Six months waiting and preparing: Tomorrow is the day! I am first on my surgeon's schedule, second in the operating room. I am nervous and hungry. I've got two hours till I drink the stuff that flushes you out for the surgery. No Water after midnight.

I'm afraid:

I won't wake up

They will find something else wrong with me while they are in there

I won't be able to eat or drink after the surgery

I'll be able to eat too much after the surgery

I will get fainting spells

My skin will sag

My hair will fall out so much I'll need a wig and it won't grow back

I will wake up in pain

I will vomit all the time

I hope:

I will recuperate fast

I will be able to eat the normal amount (1/4 cup at first then normal-small portions eventually

I will only need pain meds three or four days

I will not have adverse side effects

My hair will only thin a little and will grow back quickly

My skin won't look much worse than other 54-year olds

I am grateful for:

This list; especially all those who have posted their feeling soon after surgery so I feel like I know the possible ways I might feel

My husband and Mom who are both here to support me and will be there when I wake up

Having the patience to go through my insurance for the operation; if anything goes wrong, I'm covered

The opportunity to finally win the battle against my weight

The fact that I told everyone so I don't have to worry about what people who don't know will say

See all you post-ops on the losers bench soon!!

Lynda

Best Wishes! I love my sleeve! And you will too!