Hi Topboi
I am defiantly going to read your other thread, as I am intrigued at what you have done!!
In all honestly I thought I would not get accepted to have the surgery, so I was so shocked when they said I would be an ideal candidate.
Prior to getting my GP to refer me, I went for a private consultation to see what they would recommend. They suggested a band. When I went to the hospital they asked me what I would prefer I did say a band, as I thought it was less invasive and that it would suit me better. So you can totally imagine my surprise when they said I would be best suited to a by-pass, due to the problems that my thyroid condition creates on absorption of food etc.. They were really good, told me to go home and think and then if I wanted to go ahead I needed to write a letter of commitment. I don't think I have ever written a letter that quick. I even drove to the hospital the next day to hand deliver it.
It is good to hear that you have started your pre-op and so far enjoying it, I am not sure how I am going to handle that one, as I don't like milk and yogurt that much. I will be fine with fluids as I love NAS Robinsons squash. I am just hoping they will let me eat sugar free jelly!!
I think I am a bit like you in the sense that I don't think a slender body will suit me, but I guess that will be a little bit out of my control once the operation is done.
So do you have any tips on how to not get apprehensive about anaestic or operations as this will be my first.