Surgery Tomorrow

My surgery is tomorrow at 10 am and oddly it feels as though I am mourning a death and rejoicing a new life at the same time.  Did any of you suffer from dreams that had you questioning surgery before the big day?  

Congratulations on your surgery date!  

Here are some links to information you may find helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/

We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Thank you so much Kathy for the article links, I will be reading them shortly.  Oh and thanks too for replying to my first ever post on this site;)

I definitely had some anxiety dreams - I kept dreaming that I was eating with other people and started eating their food, then (in my dream) realized I was still on liquid diet and freaked out thinking my stomach was going to bust open.  I kept having crazy dreams until I stopped the pain meds postop.  I have my surgery 11 days ago and am still on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster.  My Dr said this is normal and will pass, but it is a struggle!

Texan Sleever, 11 days wow, you must be in the thick of it.  I can only imagine and will know myself all too soon, the emotional onslaught this must have been for you since surgery.  What do you think has been your greatest hurdle/struggle so far?  Any hindsight advice to offer, I will surely take it.  I hope you are having a great day today, you certainly made mine better by taking the time to reply...

Probably the hardest thing is being stuck on liquids while everyone around me eats food - I have been avoiding family kitchen/meal time.  They are all very supportive, but they still need to eat.  I am just now going from clear liquid to full liquids because I had bad heartburn and some air stuck around my diaphragm that took longer to dissipate.  Water just went down the easiest. Today I am struggling with being hungry, but having ZERO appetite for anything that is available to me.  I have been sticking mainly to premier protein shakes and isopure zero protein bottles - easiest way to get my protein requirements in. 

Also, the soreness is hard.  Walking feels good, but my sides and back ache and I can't get comfortable enough to sleep since I stopped the pain meds.  Every day there are ups and downs.  One day at a time!

the only surgery-related dream I had was one in which I gave in, and ate a big piece of cake with lots of creamy icing - it was so good.  Then the remorse set in, and I woke up, and was so happy that it was only a dream! 

I think the drive for food is pretty primal to affect my dreams that way. 

I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and weight loss Journey.  I think you'll be so happy you did it.

Carol

Thanks Cappy!!!