Pre op Jitters
Hi Everyone,
I am new here, I signed up last week. In January, I decided to follow through with the process for WLS. I had given it a lot of thought for a long time. The time was right. I made my appt. and started the long process for approval. I found out last week that my insurance approved me for the gastric bypass. I am also going to have my gall bladder removed at the same time. My surgery is scheduled for April 9th and it is coming up soon. I am looking forward to feeling better, having better control of my bp, be able to be more mobile without as much pain (I have already had both knees replaced d/t osteoarthritis) and of course the benefits of being smaller.
I am getting excited about the next chapter of my life but I am having some pre-op jitters. I know this is normal, my life is going to change dramatically...and for the good.
I am hoping that I can make some good friends here. Please share anything that you think might help me in these days before surgery and after. Your stories inspire me. I spent many years taking care of others, I am a critical care nurse. Now it is time to take care of myself. This is the first step!
I look forward to hearing from many new friends.
jules
I am new here, I signed up last week. In January, I decided to follow through with the process for WLS. I had given it a lot of thought for a long time. The time was right. I made my appt. and started the long process for approval. I found out last week that my insurance approved me for the gastric bypass. I am also going to have my gall bladder removed at the same time. My surgery is scheduled for April 9th and it is coming up soon. I am looking forward to feeling better, having better control of my bp, be able to be more mobile without as much pain (I have already had both knees replaced d/t osteoarthritis) and of course the benefits of being smaller.
I am getting excited about the next chapter of my life but I am having some pre-op jitters. I know this is normal, my life is going to change dramatically...and for the good.
I am hoping that I can make some good friends here. Please share anything that you think might help me in these days before surgery and after. Your stories inspire me. I spent many years taking care of others, I am a critical care nurse. Now it is time to take care of myself. This is the first step!
I look forward to hearing from many new friends.
jules
You're a nurse, so I'm guessing you've done your research, you know all the risks and the benefits, and you've made a wise decision. You picked a good surgeon and you're having it done at a good hospital. The nerves are normal, yeah, but you don't need to focus on them too much because you've already done your homework. So now I would focus on your goals. On all the good stuff that is gonna happen.
Kelly
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