36 Days - Count Down To Surgery

36 Days until gastric bypass surgery.  Many people are sending me private messages about this surgery.  Some are very encouraging some are discouraging.  Some people want to know if I am nervous or scared, some just want to tell me of all the risks and the people they know or know of that it did not go well for.  I am not sure why anyone would say anything negative at this point as my mind is made up and the surgery will happen.  I understand that everyone is entitled to an opinion but do you really think I haven't researched this procedure?  I have spent the better part of two years going to meetings, appointments and speaking with several people who have had the surgery previously.  Did you know that I had to see a nurse, a dietician and a social worker several times before I could even see the surgeon.  If I did not get what they call a "green light" from each of the professionals that I saw there is no option of surgery.  Once a "green light" is achieved then I see the surgeon which was two hours of very direct information.  The surgeon goes into great detail of the risks and all the statistics that go with the risks including facts such as 25% of married couples end up in divorce as the partner generally cannot handle how drastically this surgery changes everyones life.  I have spent months reviewing all the pros and cons of this surgery with my family, my doctor, my close friends and I believe that I am making the right decision for all that are involved.  I understand the risks so thank you to all of you that have pointed them out to me again. As for being nervous or scared, No I am not either.  I am excited.  Excited that I am going to have a second chance on life....excited that my health and quality of living will improve.  I am celebrating not fretting.  Maybe closer to the surgery date I will feel a little bit of jitters but for now the supports which include my best friend and husband, Geoff and my family along with my faith in God will keep me rooted. Oh and one last thing, for those of you that have said "you are taking the easy way out" Please read my blog carefully, see what I have gone through and continue to read to see what is still to come.  There is NOTHING easy about this surgery, not the preparation for it or the aftermath of it!