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Excited and Nervous

rgalvin2008

rgalvin2008

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Hello all! My name is Ronnie. I am 34 and have always been "big boned". I have tried over the past 10 years to loose weight to no avail. I am excited that in November, maybe December I will have bariatric surgery. On the other hand I am so nervous! Never had a hospital stay besides having my children. Scared about the surgery, hoping it will all go well.
 
Welcome to the group Ronnie! And congratulations on this major decision! I was in a similar situation where it finally dawned on me that I have been having problems with my weight for so long that obviously doing it on my own was not enough as I wasn't getting anywhere. My surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday and now I am ecstatic! But I had my reservations for awhile. I didn't feel truly comfortable with the idea of surgery until I received my insurance approval to move forward with it. It is a life changing thing we are doing, but it sounds like you are ready for that change. Which surgery are you having or have you decided yet? Will it be done laparoscopically? That in itself was a huge relief to me and my fears.
 
missdarmitage said:
Welcome to the group Ronnie! And congratulations on this major decision! I was in a similar situation where it finally dawned on me that I have been having problems with my weight for so long that obviously doing it on my own was not enough as I wasn't getting anywhere. My surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday and now I am ecstatic! But I had my reservations for awhile. I didn't feel truly comfortable with the idea of surgery until I received my insurance approval to move forward with it. It is a life changing thing we are doing, but it sounds like you are ready for that change. Which surgery are you having or have you decided yet? Will it be done laparoscopically? That in itself was a huge relief to me and my fears.
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Thank you for the encouragement!! It is truly a life changing decision that I do think I'm ready for. I've decided on the sleeve because it was the least invasive. Which one are you receiving? I will definitely have you in my prayers on Monday!!
 
rgalvin2008 said:
Thank you for the encouragement!! It is truly a life changing decision that I do think I'm ready for. I've decided on the sleeve because it was the least invasive. Which one are you receiving? I will definitely have you in my prayers on Monday!!
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I am doing the RNY. I wavered back and forth so much between the two but in my gut, the RYN just felt like the right option for me. Once I made the decision, the rest has been a piece of cake. It was the indecision of if I really wanted to do it and which one that made me miserable. And thank you! I am sure I will post at some point Monday to let you know how it goes. Can't wait!
 
missdarmitage said:
I am doing the RNY. I wavered back and forth so much between the two but in my gut, the RYN just felt like the right option for me. Once I made the decision, the rest has been a piece of cake. It was the indecision of if I really wanted to do it and which one that made me miserable. And thank you! I am sure I will post at some point Monday to let you know how it goes. Can't wait!
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Just days away now!!! I'm so excited for you. :)
 
rgalvin2008 said:
Hello all! My name is Ronnie. I am 34 and have always been "big boned". I have tried over the past 10 years to loose weight to no avail. I am excited that in November, maybe December I will have bariatric surgery. On the other hand I am so nervous! Never had a hospital stay besides having my children. Scared about the surgery, hoping it will all go well.
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Hi Ronnie,

I think that most of us have had lifelong struggles with weight, so you're in the right place. It's completely normal to feel both excited and nervous. :) You will probably be on that roller-coaster until surgery day.

I'm 6 months out from surgery and can say that it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm down over 100 pounds, off my diabetes meds and with normal blood pressure. And I can fit into clothes that I never thought would fit again. :)

Keep writing, it's great to go through this journey with others who really know how you feel.
 
Brenda2010 said:
Just days away now!!! I'm so excited for you. :)
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I can't believe it is happening tomorrow! My sister and I went to a clothing store today because she asked me what size I was in now, and I honestly have no idea. All of my clothes are big on me and I haven't been shopping since surgery is getting ready to happen. In December I was in a 24/26 pant size. Today I tried on a pair of 18 and they fit!!!!! I sat there looking in the changing room mirror and just cried. Happy tears of course, but I just couldn't believe how far I have already come. While I have a ways to go, this was the proof that this will all be worth it :D
 
missdarmitage said:
I can't believe it is happening tomorrow! My sister and I went to a clothing store today because she asked me what size I was in now, and I honestly have no idea. All of my clothes are big on me and I haven't been shopping since surgery is getting ready to happen. In December I was in a 24/26 pant size. Today I tried on a pair of 18 and they fit!!!!! I sat there looking in the changing room mirror and just cried. Happy tears of course, but I just couldn't believe how far I have already come. While I have a ways to go, this was the proof that this will all be worth it :D
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Sorry I didn't get to check in to say good luck, better late than never I guess. ;) I'm really happy for you that you got that experience yesterday, talk about a positive way to start this journey.

Check in when you can, we're thinking of you!
 
Brenda2010 said:
Sorry I didn't get to check in to say good luck, better late than never I guess. ;) I'm really happy for you that you got that experience yesterday, talk about a positive way to start this journey.

Check in when you can, we're thinking of you!
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things are looking great so far on the other side!! i think i have been blessed. no gas pain, i have walked 3/4 of a mile, slept a ton, no nausea so far, and had jello and apple juice for dinner. fingers crossed i get to go home tomorrow!! for now it is time for more sleep.
 
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