nervous

Hey fellas,  I was told I was approved last week for my RNY.  Its all I think about day and night .  I also think about not waking up from the surgery.  Has anyone else had these same thoughts.


Nervous.

Everyone does, dwell on the great life after surgery, not your fears.  All of us here are glad we did it, none of us are perfect after surgery, but we are better than before.  Enjoy the ride!!!

 Yeah it's natural to be nervous. But you will be fine, they put people to sleep all the time and for the most part they all wake up easily. Sometimes you can take a little while to come out of it but you will be aware that you're alive at least. Good luck!

Perfectly normal to be nervous. I was more worried about the catheter myself.

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I said catheter. They put it in while I was asleep but I was awake when they took it out. Didn't hurt too much but the thought of it scared me to death.

Hell Fritz, I had to be catheterized with an "in and out" just to pee before I could go home.  Filled up a 1000cc bag 1.3 times before I left.  The relief from draining the bladder out was well worth the discomfort!  Would not make it a regular leisure activity that's for damn sure!

Yes, it is normal to be nervous.  You know how much you are ready for surgery.  When I had my WLS, I was considered to be high risk and had to convince the docs that I was better off having it.  As far as danger goes, they said I was in the 94th percentile.  They were concerned that I was going to throw a blod clot because of swelling due to lymphedema in my legs.  I pointed out that tha is a lymph problem and not a vascular one.  I asserted that I was much more likely to throw a clot just walking down the street if I didn't have the surgery.

If you are nervous, discuss this with your family.  You probably have a good idea of what shape you are in.  When you go to the hospital, they are going to have you fill out a medical form asking what to do in various situations.  It's helpful to know that's just part of the admissions.  If you are a high risk patient, then I'd suggest that you get your affairs in order.  I especially mean finances and how they affect your family.  I also got my spiritual relationship in order. 

However, if you are like most of the men here, you should have smooth sailing.

Absolutely.  Your feelings are perfectly normal. I had them right up to the time they put me under I had doubts and concerns.  Just over a year out now with absolutely zero regrets.