Question:
Jitters!!
I have pre-op Jitters! Need some encouragement! My date is set for 6/16 RNY. — mymissy1015 (posted on May 24, 2008)
May 24, 2008
if you are a 'believer', I have some help for you. My surgery is May 27,
and this 'help' sent my jitters on a quick trip. write me back using my
profile Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
May 24, 2008
I had my RNY back in December 2007 and am so grateful now that I did it. I
believe you will feel the same way. I was nervous also but had come to
realize that without the surgery, I would one day be facing a heart attack
and that scared me more. Hang in there and remember that God is fully
aware of what you are getting ready for and He is already there! Jeremiah
29:11 Be blessed
— Breathin4him
May 24, 2008
Hello, I had my surgery on March 7, 2008. Know that everything will be
okay and you will be glad that you did it. There is discomfort after the
surgery but nothing that you can't survive. Have faith that everything
will be fine.
God Bless,
Yolanda
— sagarmy
May 24, 2008
You think you have "jitters" I went through prep for surgery 2
times before my actual surgery the 3rd time, my surgery was canceled at the
last minute twice. Nothing to do with me or my health, doctor/hospital
miscommunication. Anyway, the first 2 times I was very nervous but by the
3rd time, I was like, let's get it over wit already, smile. It was a piece
of cake. They took me back and let my family come back to see me before
going off to surgery and then I felt really "loopy" and the next
thing I knew, the nurse was calling my name in recovery. There was no pain
or sickness for me...as is not always the case but you have nothing to be
worried about. Put your life and the doctor's know how in God's care and
trust and believe that all will be fine. Prayer is a beautiful thing and
once you have faith and believe, God will answer. Good luck to you and you
will be in my prayers!!!
— PAWLLA L.
May 25, 2008
Here are some thing to think about. If you had an attach of appendicitis
and were rush to the hospital and they told you it was about to rupture,
would you say, let me think about it? Now you would have the surgery.
Well RNY WLS is no more dangerous than Appendicitis. Yet we get to make up
our mind if we want it. Well you might say my weight is no life treating,
well not yet, but I had diabetes for 25 years, and yet I did not die. It
did attach my eyes, and my legs, and yet the surgery cured me of it and the
19 drugs I was taking for it, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. I
still will have the damage to my eyes, and legs, but I am better of than a
good friend that had kidney failure and die from diabetes Type II. He only
had it 8 years before it killed him. Yes I will have the five stents in my
heart for the rest of my life, but I am alive today, I go to the gym every
day and I now play golf. I can do things with my grad kids, and maybe see
them married and have great grand kids. My friend did not to see his own
kids marriage. So relax, you have made the right decision, and you are on
the path to a better and richer life. We know the diets we have tried
don't last but RNY weight loss surgery does. I lost over 100 lb in less
than 6 months. I got 70 lbs to go to my goal, and I attended a 45 high
school reunion last week and 90% of my class is overweight and it was only
me that was overweight in high school. Now they look at me like the wonder
guy, who at my age took on the weight challenge and won. You will love the
longer life you are giving yourself. The first 6 weeks are hard, but it is
great after you get over the stumbling block you are putting in your own
way. Best of success to you!
— William (Bill) wmil
May 25, 2008
Congratulations on your choice! You are doing a wonderful thing to improve
your health and the quality of your life. The people in your life are
going to benefit from this too, because there are so many things you are
going to be able to do in the future. You will be amazed at how much
better you feel once the weight starts coming off. It is perfectly NORMAL
to have the jitters before surgery. Remember, though, not to kid yourself.
The reason we qualify for this surgery is that the risk of staying obese
is greater to our life than having the surgery. It just doesn't feel that
way because most of use are accustomed to being obese.
Yeah, it's a lot of changes, and yeah, it's a lot of challenges, but the
rewards you reap far outweigh the challenges. Please post and let us know
how you are doing. I strongly recommend you look at the Health Forum and
sign up for the mini challenges that we do there. They are a great way to
get support, and stay on track. I wish you an uncomplicated surgery, a
speedy recovery and a joyous new life.
— Shirley D.
May 27, 2008
I am 3 1/2 months post-op from RNY and have had the most support from this
site. I almost backed out the night before surgery. I had major panic and
crying attacks. I even asked my husband if he would be disappointed with me
if I backed out. After I got to the hospital that morning the surgical
nurse that was taking care of me pre-op made me feel sooo much better also.
If I hadn't had this site or that nurse I probably would have never made it
to the hospital. I can't imagine that now that I have lost 70 pounds and
feel FANTASTIC!! The only regret that I have is that I didn't have the
surgery sooner and that I almost backed out. I Love my RNY!! Good luck to
you and God Bless!!! You are going to be soooo happy and proud of yourself
after the surgery, I guarantee it!!!!
Angie (sillyguts)
— Sillyguts
May 27, 2008
I was also nervous, I don't think that anyone could say that they weren't.
If you look at the end result instead of the actual procedure should help.
I am 8 weeks tomorrow from my RNY and have lost 50lbs. So it is all worth
it IV and all.
— tmasten
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