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Deana_
on 12/20/14 12:42 pm

Surgery (RNY) is monday. I am a nervous wreck.

anything could happen. I am ready but petrified and my family is making me more nervous!!!

words of wisdom? Trying to relax here!

labrat249
on 12/20/14 12:46 pm - Middletown, OH

RNY on 01/15/15

Just breathe! This is the best thing you'll ever do for yourself! Try to think about 6 months from now and how awesome you will feel and look instead of the surgery itself! You'll do fine! Good luck!

mschwab
on 12/20/14 1:15 pm

RNY on 11/21/14

Seriously, it's not that bad. You'll do great. Hang in there and think happy thoughts.

Height: 5'7". HW: 299, Program starting weight: 290, SW: 238, CW 138 - 12 pounds under goal!

Scot
on 12/20/14 1:46 pm - Woodinville, WA

RNY on 12/10/14

I had mine on December 10th, and I can relate to getting the jitters just beforehand! I have this technique that works for me where I think "This time next week..." or "This time next month..." or day or year, whatever is relevant for the situation.

When I went in for RNY I kept thinking to myself "This time tomorrow I'll be out of surgery and on my way to a healthier me".
When I got to my room, a bit woozy and sore, I kept thinking to myself "This time next week I'll be at home and already half way through phase 1 of the recovery diet".
Since I've been home I do much the same thing "This time next month I'll be feeling stronger and eating something other than broth and shakes :)"
But what really motivates me in the moment is "This time next year I'll be able to play with my kids without getting exhausted".

So my suggestion is pick a few very near term goals related to your progress, achieve those, and keep rolling. You're going to do great!

selhard
on 12/20/14 9:29 pm - MN

RNY on 11/26/12

You should post more often.

iloveravens
on 12/21/14 12:26 am

RNY on 08/13/14

These are great suggestions! I like your attitude :)

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Sparkly Mama
on 12/20/14 4:22 pm - Canada

RNY on 08/26/09

Wish there was a like button for your post Scot:)

When you come to the edge of all you know, you must believe in one of two things:
there will be earth upon which to stand, or you will be given wings.

Lady_bugg
on 12/20/14 10:20 pm

RNY on 11/18/14

On December 21, 2014 at 12:22 AM Pacific Time, Sparkly Mama wrote:

Wish there was a like button for your post Scot:)

Agreed!

carimiller9173
on 12/20/14 9:21 pm - Wilmington, DE

Wishing you the best and sending huge cyber hugs.

Pre-op weight 342.5; Surgery 320.7

M 1-10.5

Berryhoosier
on 12/21/14 12:30 am

RNY on 12/17/14

I had my surgery Wednesday. It really wasn't bad at all. Just ask for pain meds and nausea meds when you need it. I had never had surgery before, so I was nervous. It was much better than I expected. You can do this! I already feel it's worth it after just 5 days. I'm even getting out and going not church today and then Walmart.

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