Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! Of course, besides the " yippee! " reaction I'm also having a slight case of nerves, since this makes it " really real " that I'm going ahead with the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get to the starting line! Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems? Cathy C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Cathy, congradulations on finally getting started! Yes, you should always take a support person with you to all your appointments, if possible. That way, they'll hear all the information first hand, right along with you, and have a better understanding of the enitre process. They can also have any questions answered by the ones who can answer the best. I hope he's able to go with you, but if not, it's not the end of the world. Best of luck to you! Ron Orientation! At last! I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! Of course, besides the "yippee!" reaction I'm also having a slight case of nerves, since this makes it "really real" that I'm going ahead with the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get to the starting line!Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems?Cathy C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Its not mandatory that he goes, but it is encouraged. The more you involve him in your journey the better he will be able to handle it after. Huggles and CONGRATULATIONS!! > > I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been > scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! > > Of course, besides the " yippee! " reaction I'm also having a slight case > of nerves, since this makes it " really real " that I'm going ahead with > the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel > like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get > to the starting line! > > Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to > Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since > we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if > he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is > it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of > work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems? > > Cathy C. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Thanks, . We both know that it would be best if he can come with me; but we're just trying to work out the logistics of it all. Cathy > > Its not mandatory that he goes, but it is encouraged. The more you > involve him in your journey the better he will be able to handle it > after. > > Huggles and CONGRATULATIONS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Cathy- yes i would bring your husband to as many things as you can, it also makes the process real for him and aquaints him with what is going on, i have to warn you though my husband came to every one and one time he had been on call the day before and had been up most of the night and he fell asleep and Dr Baxter scowled at him and he never felt comfortable around her again, but he is such a honey he still kept coming back with me to all of my appointments like that, he even stayed in a hotel with me the night before and the two nights i had to stay in the hospital so he could visit with me each day and then he stayed home with me for about 5 days after the surgery . ColleenCathy wrote: I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! Of course, besides the "yippee!" reaction I'm also having a slight case of nerves, since this makes it "really real" that I'm going ahead with the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get to the starting line!Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems?Cathy C. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Cathy It is a good thing to take him to orientation, but there was a lot alone there. Just make sure he's at the surgeon consultations. You can cancel but they look at it like if you really want this you will make the scheduled dates work. This is how it was at Richmond any ways. Congratulations on the date for your orientation. Take care. DonnaCathy wrote: I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! Of course, besides the "yippee!" reaction I'm also having a slight case of nerves, since this makes it "really real" that I'm going ahead with the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get to the starting line!Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems?Cathy C. Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Cathy - I took my daughter and made sure she took notes for me while I listened. She is my biggest supporter. Peggy > > > > Its not mandatory that he goes, but it is encouraged. The more you > > involve him in your journey the better he will be able to handle it > > after. > > > > Huggles and CONGRATULATIONS!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 If you husband is supportive from the get go of your going through with this surgery, then by all means include him in your journey. I can speak from experience because my fiancee has been attending with me. Now he didn't go to orientation or the nutrition class, mainly because of his schedule. However, it didn't mean he didnt want to come, and he has attended every weight check and lifestyles class since. He has taken an active interest, reads my binder, understands that he will take time to help me recover the first week, and that he may have to do somethings for me that I can't right after returning home. He is preparing himself like I am preparing myself. I highly suggest that you let him read the material or if there are any books out there that you found helpful or recommended to you, let him read those. For me it was Carnie 's book...our lives were similar in everyway except I'm not famous!! It allowed him to know feelings I had inside that I wasn't able to say out loud just yet... after reading it.. he knew what was in my head and he knew why and how much this meant to me. If you husband is concerned for your health, then he will be supportive and do this for you. I say that all the time, do this for me and our future if not for any other reason. LISA > > I just got a call from Beth, in SSF, to let me know that I've been > scheduled for orientation on Feb. 6. Yippee! > > Of course, besides the " yippee! " reaction I'm also having a slight case > of nerves, since this makes it " really real " that I'm going ahead with > the process. But mostly I'm excited, and anxious to get going. I feel > like I've been in stasis for the last five months waiting to simply get > to the starting line! > > Now, a question - should I plan to take my husband with me to > Orientation? It's going to be tricky to manage the scheduling, since > we'll have to work out who will watch the kids and we don't know if > he'll have a new job by then or not. . . but if we can work it out, is > it a good thing for him to go? And if we can't work it out because of > work/kids/whatever, will that cause problems? > > Cathy C. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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