By Admin on Jul 26, 2010 in Gastric Bypass

I just got the date for my gastric bypass surgery yesterday & it is July 27th. I didn’t realize that the date would be so soon, so I didn’t put anything together as far as my get together. But now I’m scrambling around trying to get a guest list together & stuff. So anyway, I’m planning to do e-invitations instead of paper invitations in the mail since they’ll get to my family & friends faster. But what do I write on the invite? I’m planning to have it at a park and I want people to understand that this is a last minute get together & I don’t want them to feel obligated to come. I’m just going to have a small barbecue. My Mom also suggested to ask each family to write a ‘letter of encouragement’ that I can read when I’m feeling down after surgery. Does anyone else have any ideas as far as invitations, food or anything else? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

**Also, please don’t tell me any ‘horror stories’ that you’ve heard about people that have had gastric bypass. I’m nervous enough as it is. Thanks.

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2 Comment(s)

  1. I don’t know how to write an e-invitation, but I do want to tell you that my husband had the surgery and is doing just great. Lost 160 lbs. and quite pleased with his surgery. He has had no trouble with any of the things they warned him about before his surgery that "could happen." None of them did and he couldn’t be more pleased. His health has improved tremendously and he is just so active now it’s hard to get him to stop. Wish you the best with your pending surgery. I’m sure you are going to be fine. Think positive.

    Baa Baa | Jul 26, 2010 | Reply

  2. Personally, I would be put off a little by having to write a letter of encouragement. And guess what – I bet you will feel so good after surgery you won’t even read them! I had this surgery about 8 years ago and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. Have the party but make it something like July 27th – your new "birthday" (Trust me, your life will change after this surgery!) So, you could go with a birthday party theme. Maybe people could get you different size tee shirts, so as you shrink, you can take your picture in the shirts as you get smaller. (How cool to send someone a picture of you in a size medium tee shirt – can you imagine them saying "I would never have guessed that would ever fit her! And look, she looks fabulous in it!")

    koogy | Jul 26, 2010 | Reply

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