Pre Op Jitters & Questions

My surgery is less than a week away and I am now starting to get nervous! Although I know this surgery is the best option for me to lose weight, I can’t help to be nervous about everything. I believe part of this is due to the fact that my FIL passed away last week and a close friend of ours mother passed away the week before. Since this happened, all I can think about is “they normally go in 3’s” and that my surgery is right around the corner……..what if the 3^rd one is me? I talked to me DH about moving my surgery out a couple of weeks (I haven’t told him my fear), but he won’t hear of it. He feels that I have worked to hard to get to this point & wanted this for so long that he wants me to do it so I can start living a healthier lifestyle. I agree with what he’s saying, but I can’t seem to get past this fear.  

 

 

Since I am going to go through with the surgery, I do have some questions. What should I take to the hospital? How long was everyone out of work? I work in an office; I talked to my doctor about going back to work the week after my surgery, but doing only ½ days. Although he agreed it could be done, he stated that most people are out of work for 2weeks or longer. Everyone I know that has had the surgery strongly recommends I give myself at least 2weeks. Has anyone else gone back to work after a week? Thanks for listening to me ramble and any advice you may have!

 

 

 

I went back to work 13 days after surgery. So almost 2 weeks. I work in an office at a desk job, too. I did pretty good with that amount of time. I did a couple of 1/2 days the first week back because I got tired. Good luck with surgery!

 

 

A guy will give you this kind of answer.  Take going home clothes and not much of anything else. You won't need to worry about who will see you and how you look. I would stay off work 2 to 3 weeks.  I took 4 because I had the sick time and more available. I placed myself in the Lord's hands and He took care of me.  The best that could happen is that He would take me home.  I am glad I had the surgery but remind myself that changes in habits HAVE TO be made to maintain. God Bless E

It is very normal to get "pre-surgery gitters"- so you aren't alone! I am sorry to hear of the losses in your life lately, but try to think positively- they are no longer suffering.  I took my slippers, a pr. of pajamas ,robe, my sweats to wear home and not much else- other than a few of my toiletries. I did take some magazines & books I THOUGHT  I'd get to read- NOT!! With the walking, sipping, napping, etc. you just find the time flys by! Remember you are in the best of hands, and trust that everything will go well. You'll be a Hoosier Loser before you know it!Keep posting and know we are all here for you. (((hugs))) Ellen

I think everyone gets nervous, but try to be positive. I believe when you go into it with positive thoughts, it helps your healing. I would just take something comfortable to wear home. Housecoat and houseshoes, toiletries, and most of all a pillow to hold over your stomach during the drive home. This will help when you run over bumps in the road. I would give myself all the time I could away from work. The first few weeks you will be busy just trying to get in your fluids, your protein, and taking your vitamins. Timing 30 min. before meals and 30 min. after. Walking and all that sort of thing. This can seem to be a full time job by itself in the beginning and takes some getting use to. Give yourself time, if you can. You deserve it. Good Luck to you, and I'm sorry too about your loses, but they say if God brings you to it, He will see you through it, and I believe it's true.

YOU WOULDNT BE NORMAL IF YOU WANSNT NERVOUS. AND AS FAR AS WHAT TO TAKE, I TOOK LIP BALM, SOMETHING COMFY TO WEAR HOME AND A BOOK ( THAT I DIDNT EVEN PICK UP) I SPENT ALL MY TIME WALKING SIPPING AND SLEEPING. THE MORE YOU WALK THE BETTER YOU FEEL, SURE IT HURTS A LITTLE AT FIRST BUT THATS THE GAS AND WALKING HELPS WITH THAT SO MUCH.  GOOD  LOCK AND KEEP US POSTED VICKI

 

 Yep nervous is the feeling the week before and the night before....but..It is sooooooo much better when u walk in the hospital and EVERYONE smiles and greets you...you can't help but SMILE yourself!  SO,,,,my advice is to walk in...smile...and have the chaplain pray for God to be with you on your journey to a healthier life!  As far as what to take to the hospital...I took toiletries...and some under panties and some pads...just in case...which IT DID happen...I wore home what I wore to the hospital...and they give you slippers to walk in...books are useless...cause all you do is walk..and sleep. Hang in there...we are all here for you!  huggggggs, Janene

       We are your OH family and will be here for you. No Worries you will be great. And from what I have been told  CHAPSTICK!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You everyone for your advice! I'm glad to know everyone goes through these jitters. Monday will be the begining of my new life and I'm ready for it to start!