I am getting sleeved in 5 days. Monday, August 13th will be the biggest day of my life thus far. Yes, even bigger than when my fiancé proposed 8 months ago. I feel ready in the big picture, and excited about the future. I have been taking part in a comprehensive preparatory program over the last year. My intake day was 8/18/11 and surgery is scheduled for 8/13/12. Almost an exact year! I have lost 68 pounds and 10 points off of my BMI since then. I took my time through the program, going beyond the 6 month insurance requirement until I knew I was ready. But I am FREAKING OUT about going under the knife! I have never had any type of surgery before, and this is a biggie. I am nervous about anesthesia, complications, pain, and discomfort … I am nervous about everything! I have a great surgeon, he has great bedside manner and has done over 180 sleeves … and I have an even better support system, with 6 people who have already offered to accompany me to the hospital on Monday morning! I just keep telling myself to breath …. relax, relax, relax, lol. But it’s tough. Any tips or comforting words for me as I go in would be greatly appreciated. And prayers are a necessity!!!
I am getting sleeved in 5 days. Monday, August 13th will be the biggest day of my life thus far. Yes, even bigger than when my fiancé proposed 8 months ago. I feel ready in the big picture, and excited about the future. I have been taking part in a comprehensive preparatory program over the last year. My intake day was 8/18/11 and surgery is scheduled for 8/13/12. Almost an exact year! I have lost 68 pounds and 10 points off of my BMI since then. I took my time through the program, going beyond the 6 month insurance requirement until I knew I was ready. But I am FREAKING OUT about going under the knife! I have never had any type of surgery before, and this is a biggie. I am nervous about anesthesia, complications, pain, and discomfort … I am nervous about everything! I have a great surgeon, he has great bedside manner and has done over 180 sleeves … and I have an even better support system, with 6 people who have already offered to accompany me to the hospital on Monday morning! I just keep telling myself to breath …. relax, relax, relax, lol. But it’s tough. Any tips or comforting words for me as I go in would be greatly appreciated. And prayers are a necessity!!!