Surgery Tomorrow!!

Hi All!

My surgery is scheduled for Tomorrow morning and I'm freaking out a bit.  Anyone deal with last minute second thoughts?  I know this is the right thing for me, I'm just very nervous...

Also on my liquid diet and that has been stressful.  In addition to that I am changing my depression meds to a short acting drug instead of my tried and true meds....so a little stressed from that as well.

I'm just freaking out!!!!

Tracy

Breathe.... when I was going through all of that, and boy did I ever! Someone said, "why don't you make a list of why you are having the surgery, and best of all...what will you be able to do when you have lost the weight.  By the time I was done with both lists I couldn't wait to get on with it.  Best of luck for smooth sailing.... Lisa

Most of us go through this to one degree or another.  It is a natural reaction to such a dramatic life change.  Just remember that you can do this!  Hang on to your butt (while you have one) because you are going to go for a ride.  WE will save a seat for you on the loser's bench!!

STeve

Just being there myself ... yes, yes, and yes!! I totally had second thoughts about going through with the surgery. It's all quite scary really, but I can say coming out the other side (and with hiccups along the way) I'm still glad I went through this. The benefits haven't been reaped for me yet, but I finally have hope.

This board has brought me comfort when I needed it most, so know that you are NOT alone!!

Best of luck to you!

Merlinda

I will be three weeks out tomorrow. I am a stay-at-home mom that homeschools our three kids so I didn't have time to get nervous till I was at the hospital waiting for them to call me back. Then when they were taking my information, I heard the operating room call back and say they were ready for me. I wanted to jump off the bed and go running and I didn't care who saw my big 'ol butt hanging out the back of my hospital gown! LOL Then my surgeon came in to talk to me and I asked him to pray for us. He prayed that God would guide his hands durring the surgery and that I would have a quick and easy recovery so that I would be able to be the wife and mother I have always wanted to be. While he was praying, a wave of calm just washed over me and I knew I would be fine. I feel fantastic now! No more pain form surgery or gas. I am able to walk 30-45 minutes a day on my elliptical, and I know I have lost alot of weight. I only officially weight myself and update my ticker on Tuesdays, but when i weighed myself this morning, I was down to 264.5. I was 285 just 20 days ago! I know it's still kind of early, but this surgery has been the best thing I have every done for myself. I know I am going to be able to play with my kids instead of watching from the bench. I can't wait!!! Good luck with your surgery and and I'll be praying for you to have a non-eventful surgery and a speedy recovery! 

 3 weeks out today, and I SOOOOO remember that feeling.  For me it lasted even after the surgery was done.  I wondered what the heck I just did to my body, I didn't feel normal anymore.  I had lots of tears that first week.  I didn't know about this website, but I had read a few other blogs on the internet and they all said things were harder then they first imagined.  Just knowing that helped me, knowing that what was happening to my emotions was normal.

It will be hard, now, during and after.  Find your comfort zone and people to support you and you will do fine.  I am 21 lbs down in only 3 weeks, cloths are fitting different and food is no longer the top thing on my mind.  Every day it gets better.  

YOU SHOULD BE NERVOUS!  You wouldn't be human if you weren't.  It is a huge life change.  You  made the decision with you right mind and you know what is about to happen is right for you.  Keep remembering that when the "hard" moments come.  Maybe you will be lucky and you won't have the hard moments.  

Good luck!  I'm happy for you.

Lisa RIchardson

Hang in there Tracy. It's normal to be nervous; you wouldn't be human if you weren't. This is a BIG deal, but you will be SO, SO glad you did it, and you'll be back and posting on the boards in no time.

Just take some deep breaths, focus on how awesome you are going to feel later and you'll get through it. I bet you can't even IMAGINE the incredible changes that are coming your way.

Congratulations on making the decision to change your life - you won't regret it!

Good luck and keep us posted! 

I'm having surgery tomorrow (well, later today) as well! I haven't had second thoughts. But I have had plenty of fear. I'm not a huge fan of hospitals and general anesthesia.

I suppose I should probably sleep. I hope you are!

Good luck!