This is all happening so FAST!!
I went for my consultation with my surgeon this morning and within fifteen minutes of me leaving the office, the scheduler calls and gives me the next available date...in three short weeks (March 19th)!!! I have so many emotions going on right now; a very big one being fear lol. I have never had surgery before so I have no clue what my personal experience may be. I just finished my Options class with Kaiser earlier this month, so I was thinking it is going to be at least another month and a half, but no. I am so grateful to have a date that is so close, but feeling very overwhelmed at the same time; I know that day will be here before I know it. Any insight on how you guys calmed down before surgery would be greatly appreciated because I'm losing my mind!!
You're going to be fine!! Just keep thinking of the end result! I haven't had mine yet either so I'm right there with you - assuming the insurance approves it it should happen within about a month. When I first started this I kept hearing about most people needing to do a 6 month diet and monthly classes. But my insurance doesn't require that so I kind of feel the same - that it's happening so fast and am I ready for it.
But you're going to be fine! Just keep taking deep breaths and don't focus on the actual surgery, just focus on how fantastic you're going to look in 2 months, then 3 months then 6 months!
But you're going to be fine! Just keep taking deep breaths and don't focus on the actual surgery, just focus on how fantastic you're going to look in 2 months, then 3 months then 6 months!
Lucky girl! Many have to wait months, but this is a good thing for you, so just go with the flow of it.
Like you, I had never had surgery before my VSG, I didnt even know what an hour under anesthetia would be like, but looking back (4 weeks post op) it was a piece of cake :) I entertained the fear because after all it IS rational but do so for a minute and then put all of your focus on the positive, and there is so much more of that!
I think I started losing it 3 weeks before surgery. I was scared, thinking silly things, "wouldnt it be sum sh** if I had a surgery to live longer and I croaked!" lol - really so many things went through my mind. The last week before surgery the excitement kicked it, but I kept it positive. I wrote down all the things I wanted to do as I began losing weight, like get on a roller coaster. This list helped. The day before surgery I cleaned house like I was getting paid for it lol, just kept busy.
Keep it positive and you will do great! Attitude goes a long way - congrats!
Like you, I had never had surgery before my VSG, I didnt even know what an hour under anesthetia would be like, but looking back (4 weeks post op) it was a piece of cake :) I entertained the fear because after all it IS rational but do so for a minute and then put all of your focus on the positive, and there is so much more of that!
I think I started losing it 3 weeks before surgery. I was scared, thinking silly things, "wouldnt it be sum sh** if I had a surgery to live longer and I croaked!" lol - really so many things went through my mind. The last week before surgery the excitement kicked it, but I kept it positive. I wrote down all the things I wanted to do as I began losing weight, like get on a roller coaster. This list helped. The day before surgery I cleaned house like I was getting paid for it lol, just kept busy.
Keep it positive and you will do great! Attitude goes a long way - congrats!
Im in your exact boat but my surgery is 3-14. Im excited and freaking at the same time. I keep busy and try not to think about it. I know in another 13 days I will be even more scared. This website has been awesome. Everyone is so supportive!! Hang in there and will be taking this journey together!!
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