Dinano

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On Thursday morning at 10am, I had the gastric by pass surgery.  I don't have much to say at this point in time.  I guess now it is just a one day at a time waiting game.  I am doing well with the protein and the liquids.  I have lost a minimal amount of weight, but then it has only been 4 days.  My Dr. was wonderful, and the hospital staff was very supportive.  I was afraid I would get a lot of dirty looks, and maybe even those pitying eyes that those of us who are fat are so familiar with.  But, as I said, the staff was wonderful. 

I will caution anyone thinking of having this surgery, that it isn't the easy way out.  I have had many surgerys in my lifetime, this had to be one of the hardest, if not the hardest.  But, having said that, I seem to be bouncing back pretty quickly.  It took weeks after my gall bladder surgery to feel normal again.  This was way back in the day when they opened you from stem to stern to take it out.  I really believe the pain from this surgery was worse than that, but really lasted only a couple of days. 

I guess one could say it is like having a baby.  We tend to forget the pain until the next one comes popping out. 

I will post at least one more time, probably a month or so out to let everyone know truthfully what to expect.

I got a call from the Dr.'s office on Monday morning.  They have an insurance approval and a surgery date of Dec. 2.  Of course, my first instinct was excitement and joy.  But then, the reality started setting in.  After all, this is major surgery.  A very big deal.  I was also told that I need to go to the hospital for surgery for placement of a filter about mid Nov.  The office will make all the arrangements.  They are awesome.  At least I don't have to fret about that.  Now, I have to keep dieting, and praying that God will understand my decision to go this route.  I want to enjoy the rest of my life with my husband.  I don't want to be stuck in the house in a chair when he is retired and ready to travel and enjoy life.  So, in my mind, I guess the two opposing points of view are:. 1)  I am older, have lived my whole life with this, and deserve the health issues I am facing for not paying attention years and years ago.  2)  There is now hope, where there was none.  Those years and years ago, there really wasn't this opportunity.  And, if I have a chance to live the rest of my life "normal" and healthier, isn't that what everyone strives for?   
Oh well, guess I have rambled long enough for now.  I have miles to go before I sleep!