It’s really happening!!!
Hi Everyone,
This is the first message I’ve sent but I’ve been reading your
messages for months. I’ve finally made it past all the hoops and
hurdles and have an actual surgery date MAY 13!!!!!! I am in total
shock and beginning to get really anxious and have so many questions
now.
I have done tons of research and talked to many people and met with a
couple different surgeons and felt totally prepared. Now I am so
frightened, I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing and why at 27
years old do I need to take such a drastic step. I’m worried about
my husband and my daughter and will I make it through this and be a
better mother and wife for them or will something horrible happen.
This is a normal range or emotions right?
Then I have more practical questions, like realistically how much
time did everyone take off work. The surgeon plans on doing the
surgery lap and I have a desk job, do you think I might be able to
get away with just 2weeks and then maybe part-time. Also how much
childcare did those of you with children have to line up for those
days when you first come home from the hospital? I have a 3year
old. Oh and were you able to drive very soon afterward?
I plan to meet with my Dr. again soon and I’m sure he can answer some
of these questions but I would like to start planning right away.
Thanks for any advice.
Rechelle
RNY scheduled 5/13
Dr Wetter