March 3 surgery

[AmyR 38]

I started my pre-op diet today and surgery is scheduled for March 3rd. This is getting real! A lot of mixed emotions, so I'm coming here to share concerns and support with others. Start of a new life at 50!

[2muchfun 8,928]

What kind of emotions? One of mine was the fear of losing my favorite food comfort blankets. Turns out I can still eat those foods but in much smaller quantities. I'm OK with that. It's surprising how much we're willing to give up to look and feel healthier.

One of my favorite quotes from this site came from Pink Dahlia: "I'm so stinkin' thrilled with my weight loss i dont even care about what i cant eat!"

[AmyR 38]

Yes, 2muchfun losing the way I am use to eating is one concern. Am I going to be able to do that? The family and social interactions that revolve around food, how do I handle those in the future? Family meals are an important part of our family culture.
More importantly, just the fear of failing again. I have put in a lot of money and sacrifice to make this work. I hope I am successful long term. I am hopeful that this is the piece that will make the difference for me, but not totally convinced yet.

[BigT130 0]

Hi Amy -

I am supposed to be banded on Friday (the 11th) and I am kinda terrified. How are you doing just a couple of days out? I would love to be newbie buddies if you need one.

Traci

[AmyR 38]

Hi Traci! I am doing pretty well actually. Still a little tender around the incision area, but totally off pain medication. I didn't have any nausea afterwards. I had a little bit of shoulder pain from the gas. I walked around, stretched and used heating pad. That helped. I started full liquids on Saturday. Really starting to feel the difference in my body and eating habits just with that small change. I am hoping it's just my body getting used to this new stomach size and healing from the surgery. Being your Newbie buddy would be great! Good Luck on Friday!

[dbender603 12]

Good to hear my surgery was the 2nd I had a real bad time with nausea as they kept me in an extra day. I didn't have any pain tho. 1 week out and starting to feel like myself. A little weak but good. Good luck on your journey looking forward to hearing about your success

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[AmyR 38]

Good luck to you too dbender603. Glad your nausea is settled down. I'm feeling the pressure/heartburn from eating just the full liquids. How about you? I hope it's just a phase. It doesn't hurt, it's just uncomfortable.

[My2016 0]

@@BigT130 Best of luck to you tomorrow...be brave for it's a whole new world waiting for us. We'll all be waiting to hear from you!

[BigT130 0]

Good to hear you are all feeling well! It has been a busy week, so I haven't had much time to obsess...Now on to tomorrow! Thanks for the well wishes! I'll be back in a few days.

[AmyR 38]

Had my one week check-up yesterday. Everyone assured me I was doing great. The nutritionist said what I am feeling now is just a phase. I am still healing from the surgery. Still some inflamation and other stuff going on inside. She said eventually the discomfort will go away and I will be able to eat more and feel hungry again. After I've been at that point for a while it will be time for a fill and the process sort of starts over again. My first fill is scheduled in 5 weeks.

[BigT130 0]

I made it through surgery - that was probably my biggest concern! Some pain today, but manageable. More gas pain in my mid back than anything else. Went for a walk with my hubs and that was nice. I hope you are all feeling well and powerful this morning!

[AmyR 38]

Good to hear from you Traci! Hope you keep feeling better and better every day. Welcome to the banded life! I will tell you that this weekend as a big turning point for me. Starting to feel much better. Hang in there!