Angelinside
I made it to the other side...
Sep 13, 2010
9/13/10
Today is my first day home after having my RNY surgery on Friday 9/10/10 (re-birthday). I must say it has gone better than I expected. The first day was rough with pain, nausea and vomiting but, from day 2 on it's been smooth sailing. I have not used any pain meds since Saturday. I am tired as I didn't get much sleep in the hospital but, other than that I am just so excited!!!!!!
Only 5 more days.....
Sep 05, 2010
9/5/2010
I'm am so excited, my surgery is on 5 days away. It's seems like it's been such a long time coming but, these last few weeks have gone by so fast. My emotions have been all over the place. I was distraught last week because I did not have the support of someone very close to me. Once I got my date I shared with more people that I would be having the surgery. OMG! I was so unprepared for the reactions. From the one I was sure I would be able to count on for prayer and support telling me that they couldn't believe I was doing it....to everyone else having a family member or friend of a friend or someone they knew who either had terrible complications or died! It took me several days to re-group. I experienced a great amount of sadness, fear and anxiety for a good week.
But, thanks to my few supporters, prayer, faith and a couple of devine encounters I am ready!
I ran into two people on Friday, one at my place of business which is a huge place with tons of employees and the other happened to sit next to me at a restaurant... my interactions with them made me more confident than ever that I have made the right choice and super excited about the hope and possibilities that are ahead.
These two people both had RNY both with Kaiser and both through Pacific Bariatric where I am going. They were walking testimonies of where I'd like to be. Thank God for arranging for me to run into them!
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I'm am so excited, my surgery is on 5 days away. It's seems like it's been such a long time coming but, these last few weeks have gone by so fast. My emotions have been all over the place. I was distraught last week because I did not have the support of someone very close to me. Once I got my date I shared with more people that I would be having the surgery. OMG! I was so unprepared for the reactions. From the one I was sure I would be able to count on for prayer and support telling me that they couldn't believe I was doing it....to everyone else having a family member or friend of a friend or someone they knew who either had terrible complications or died! It took me several days to re-group. I experienced a great amount of sadness, fear and anxiety for a good week.
But, thanks to my few supporters, prayer, faith and a couple of devine encounters I am ready!
I ran into two people on Friday, one at my place of business which is a huge place with tons of employees and the other happened to sit next to me at a restaurant... my interactions with them made me more confident than ever that I have made the right choice and super excited about the hope and possibilities that are ahead.
These two people both had RNY both with Kaiser and both through Pacific Bariatric where I am going. They were walking testimonies of where I'd like to be. Thank God for arranging for me to run into them!
Surgery Date=Hope!!!
Aug 25, 2010
8/25/10
I thought it would never happen! But, I finally was advised of my date about 2 weeks ago. September 10, 2010....so much hope in that date and in this surgery!
I've been lurking and reading enough to know that it won't solve all of my life's problems but, it means I will actually get to have a life I love living once again.
I was once very meticulous about my appearance and a clothes horse even as big girl. But, as I got bigger and felt worse mostly the last 2 years I just didn't have the energy to care. But, since I have a date I've felt like putting a little more effort into my appearance everyday and not just Sunday mornings... full make up and everything!
People at work are remarking on how great I look! Like I am glowing or really well rested or something and new clothes?
NO!!!! I JUST HAVE HOPE THAT I CAN LOOK AND FEEL BETTER!!!!
THAT I AM NO LONGER DOOMED TO...... I AM SURE YOU KNOW ALL THOSE THINGS....AFRAID TO GO SOMEWHERE BECAUSE YOU MAY HAVE TO WALK FURTHER THAN 2 FEET, AFRAID SOMEONE MAY TAKE A PICTURE, AVOIDING MIRRORS, BEING ASHAMED, WANTING SO DESPERATELY TO FEEL NORMAL...SHALL I GO ON???
BUT NOW I HAVE HOPE, YES HOPE AND THE POSSIBILITIES SEEM ENDLESS!!!! I WANT TO SCREAM FROM THE ROOFTOPS I AM GOING TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!
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I thought it would never happen! But, I finally was advised of my date about 2 weeks ago. September 10, 2010....so much hope in that date and in this surgery!
I've been lurking and reading enough to know that it won't solve all of my life's problems but, it means I will actually get to have a life I love living once again.
I was once very meticulous about my appearance and a clothes horse even as big girl. But, as I got bigger and felt worse mostly the last 2 years I just didn't have the energy to care. But, since I have a date I've felt like putting a little more effort into my appearance everyday and not just Sunday mornings... full make up and everything!
People at work are remarking on how great I look! Like I am glowing or really well rested or something and new clothes?
NO!!!! I JUST HAVE HOPE THAT I CAN LOOK AND FEEL BETTER!!!!
THAT I AM NO LONGER DOOMED TO...... I AM SURE YOU KNOW ALL THOSE THINGS....AFRAID TO GO SOMEWHERE BECAUSE YOU MAY HAVE TO WALK FURTHER THAN 2 FEET, AFRAID SOMEONE MAY TAKE A PICTURE, AVOIDING MIRRORS, BEING ASHAMED, WANTING SO DESPERATELY TO FEEL NORMAL...SHALL I GO ON???
BUT NOW I HAVE HOPE, YES HOPE AND THE POSSIBILITIES SEEM ENDLESS!!!! I WANT TO SCREAM FROM THE ROOFTOPS I AM GOING TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!
