Leaving tomorrow for Mexico!!!!

[GENNY]

Hi everyone,we leave tomorrow for Mexico,we are going a day earlier then they requested to make sure that we dont miss their driver, Rosy. I think its really hitting me now!!! I have butterflies in my stomach,and cant sleep!I have a 7 year old son and I keep worrying that I might die on the operating table!crazy I now my Dr.is Alvarez and I haven't heard anything bad about him.I am just plain SCARED! I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery about 5 years ago, and what hurt the most was the gas,I guess its the fear of the unknown.ive been reading a lot of your stories and they have been encouraging! so I think its time for me to share my story.
I was "normal" up until I got married in my early twenties and realized that it was a BIG mistake! to add to the stress I went off birth control because he said it impossible for him to have children because of a problem with his testicul.well surprise! surprise! turned out to be yet another lie.Things went down hill from there,I ended up a single mom and broke,anything was better then living with his abuse!needles to say thats when I found out that I self medicate with food. I started to take anti-depressants and the weight piled on! at least I wasn't crying anymore,but I ate.I felt I had wasted my twenties,and i did. going to court fighting for custody for my son and child support that he felt he didn't have to pay!6 1/2 years later I won,really there isn't a winner in this,but it over for now. he was in and out of our sons life so that was the worst for me,seeing my child crying for me because he didn't really know his father and I by law had to make him go with him!well its better now my son is older and he knows that he will come home after the weekend is done! anyway that is what has brought me to this point. oh by the way i am remarried to a wonderful man who by the way married me FAT! he is a body builder! love is blind and not shallow! we have also known me since before my 1st marriage,he is very supportive of me and my son.Well there you have it in a nut shell,and tomorrow I will fly towards my new life(literally) i want to be around to see my boy grow to be a man,and if I continue this way my fear of dying will become a reality! Thank-you all SO much for your honesty and support.

Genny

[bellagracy]

Genny
It sounds like you have been through so much in your life. It is a life lesson for sure. I also had the laproscopic gallbladder surgery. The gastric sleeve is similar in recovery. I was amazed at how I felt afterwards. I was, of course worried, because I am 60 yrs old and had hypertension. I knew that I needed to do the surgery because, if I kept on in the same manner, that I would not be here for long. It has not quite been 3 months and I feel fantastic from the weight loss. It has given me that second chance at life. I wish you the best on your surgery and know that you are in the best hands.

[daisymax22]

Welcome Genny,
BREATHE!
You are going to be fine, follow your Doctors advice. I have a 3 and 7 yr old I am 5 months out, recovery goes by fast. Rememeber slow and steady, sip, sip, sip no gulping. Don't be afraid of pain meds if you need them take the time you need to recover. Get up and walk as soon as you can, a blanket bunched up into a ball/pillow helps over your tummy area for support. Take chap stick! We'll be waiting on your next post, your gonna be just fine Rachel

[jackiebthe1]

Good luck Genny! It truely is the beginning of a beautiful, healthy life. You'll do great.

[holeymoley]

just think...u'll be well on your mend when i'm going thru what u will be tomorrow.....u'll be fine take 1 day at a time.....in this case i love time...

[Norms]

You've had a rough ride through your twenties but glad to see everything has worked out for the best and this surgery will just be the topping on the cake....liquid cake the first month or so :P.

[Pixie]

Genny,
Your story was very touching! Isn't it wonderful to be loved even when we are fat. I hope all goes well with your surgery, my husband and I are both having surgery. I started the pre op diet with him on Monday! It's not too bad. Hope we can be friends. Will keep you in my prayers. Good Luck!

[LDoone]

Good Luck! Sending prayers and positive thoughts!

[gloeygirl66]

Good luck Genny! You will LOVE Dr. Alvarez! He is one sexy man and so easy to talk to. Are you meeting Rosy in San Antonio or Eagle Pass? She is a hoot. His whole staff is very friendly! You will have a wonderful experience. Did I tell you Dr. A carried my suitcases to the van when I left the hospital and waved goodbye as I drove off!!? That would NEVER happen in the U.S. Enjoy your new journey!

[MrsPiggy549]

Best wishes for a healthy, happy life...You surely deserve it! Terry

[DogGroomer]

Good luck and it's very normal to have the fears you have. I have 3 kids and didn't want to leave them mommy-less. Now they're stuck with me. lol You will be ok. I didn't go to Dr Alvarez, but I do subscribe to his you tube. You will be in excellent hands