I'm not prepared - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

geriwales · 06-23-2009, 11:30 AM

the only thing i can say is ... just reading the posts to your tread has helped me tremendously and reminded me exactly why i even considered this proceedure in the beginning .... and I am so happy you had the courage to ask for help and advice...and you asking and everyone replying not only helped you .. but massive of people feeling the same way as you and I do... Good luck sweety .... i sure cant wait to hear from you when you start your journey to the new and thinner you

Randi · 06-23-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ClarkeStone

also, it seems as if most people have some sort fo scan to see if their liver has shrunk enough. there is no such scan planned for me.

My doctor does not check the liver (other than through blood work) either. After reading about people on here who had to be on 2 week (or longer sometimes) liquid diets to shrink their liver before surgery, I asked my surgeon about it and he said it was really just the surgeon's own preference.

Best wishes to you!

poet_kelly · 06-23-2009, 02:45 PM

If you don't have any other coping skills other than comfort eating, and if you don't fully understand how your life is going to change or if you're not prepared for that, then you're right, you're not ready for surgery. Don't rush into this. There is no shame in holding off a while if you're not ready now. If you're not adequately prepared, then you're not as likely to succeed. Either work hard between now and then to get ready, or give yourself more time. If you need to develop other coping skills besides comfort eating, consider seeing a therapist.

As far as the liver scan thing, I didn't have one and don't know anyone else who had one, either.

Kelly

Grimis · 06-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Hey Clarke whats happenin buddy! Hey brotha it's cool to have some thoughts and worries. Ya know I have been researching these surgeries for quite some time now (over 10 years) I have to admit that I was scared at the thought of such drastic measure's to lose weight. I heard all the stories "Oh my friend of a friend of a friend had it done as she/he had this happen" everyone is different. When we hear stories like that there are soooo many unknown things about their life style we don't know.
After the last few years I've had I finally woke up and said "I am ready for this" and I never looked back. I told a few friends and all I got was "My mom had the surgery and she has problems and didn't lose much and has gained some back" well shortly after that comment I was having dinner at his house he invited his parents too. Finally I got to see why she didn't lose weight. My friend is big too and now I feel outed because I decided to do something great in my life to better myself and my future. Some people get jealous because the can't make great choise for themselves so they blast others for theirs.
Things have changed over the years with these types of surgeries and the success rate has gone up ten fold from years ago. I have personally seen lots of people in my area that don't do as the Doctors say and haven't had great success because they didn't want to change. Success depends on you, you gotta want it! I have never been so positive in my life and my surgery is coming up soon. I can't wait for the change that's been coming and long awaited. These are exciting time's my man grab on with both hands!! It's gonna be one hell of a ride!!! Think of all the stuff you haven't done in years and the stuff you aren't able to do since being bigger. I think you will see opertunities opening up right before you!!! Hope you are at ease with your decision and embrace it, life is gonna be better than ever, I believe it will for me and you, I'm ready for it hope your are too!!! Good luck

Mandalagirl · 06-24-2009, 09:36 AM

If it makes you feel any better I had a practical mental breakdown right before surgery. Every single bad thought possible went though my head.

Will I make it?

What if they can't do it?

What will happen if..if..if

The list goes on for miles.

So I came here, to this forum and everyone picked me up and helped me like they are helping you. If you have certain fears, post it! There is no dumb question. We have all been there. I think you are ready, you are just scared. And that is ok. I cried days before mine because I had never had surgery before and it terrified me.

And look at me now, 112 pounds down, I climbed to the top of waterfalls on sunday! THAT, is why you want to do this. You want to LIVE

T.J. · 06-24-2009, 04:59 PM

I think you will be fine. My liver was over sized and fatty and I still had lap. You just have to kiss the ones you love and know that your waking up as a new person. It will take your body some time to catch up to the new you but it will happen. Good luck!

ClarkeStone · 06-25-2009, 04:07 AM

I went to meet my surgeon yesterday

I needed to have blood taken, I had it done without a sedative and without that numbin creame they put on your hand and arm. I was just ready to take the blood, and understand now how little a thing it is.

I am now mentally prepared for the operation.
short term loss, long term gain. This is going ahead this Sunday, it will happen and it will eb successful, no doubt about it.

Thank you all for your support, I am now calm, and I truley believe entally prepared.

Meghan · 06-25-2009, 06:26 AM

Congratulations and GOOD LUCK!

Ms. Readytobehealthy · 06-25-2009, 06:55 AM

Glad to hear that you are calm. I too want to thank you for posting this because it really gave me a peace of mind. I have never had surgery either and to expect the unexpected scares me a bit however when I think about all the wonderful things I will be able to do all of that goes away. I will say a prayer for your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Vikkator · 06-25-2009, 09:20 AM

We've all had the pre-op jitters. I hope everything goes well for you!