3 days and counting

Well the time is almost here surgery on Wednesday Janurary 2, 2013 and the anxiety is kicking in. Thinking about the what if's, dehydration, dumping syndrome, not getting enough protein, WOW never thought about how stressful this would be. All I want to do is live a healthy normal life without taking all the medication I am on. As I read some of these post you wonder should I or shouldn't I. To most it's worth it I really hope it is for me. To me it's not all about the look its about my health. Wish me luck!!!

You should.

I got anxious as well but told myself I was educated on the procedure, I knew what I was doing, the doctor knew what he was doing so I just had to let go and let God.

It's by far the best thing I ever did for myself and my family.

Good luck!

Thank you

I'm no expert, I'm only 10 days post-op, but I can relate to your fears.  I have not had any problems with dumping, or eating, for that matter.  While in the hospital, I did have to have an entire bag of fluids pushed on my second day, and it was hard for me to get all of my fluids for a couple of days, but now I'm drinking just fine.  None of my foods have upset my new pouch, which I'm thankful for.  I have not thrown up or had any dumping.

Sometimes I feel like I can jump ahead in my diet, but I know that my pouch is still healing, and not to pu****  I also tend to overdo things and then pay for it better.  For the first time in years, I have lots of energy!  I'm sure it's because of not having the sugars or bad foods.  I feel great!

Good luck to you!

Thanks!

hello  i just went through the same feelings im now post op , I had my surgery on Dec 26th 2012 and i was on 5 different meds for my diabetes and blood pressure , when i left the hospital as of yesterday I am not on any meds accept the vitamins, Im now focus on drinking fluids and walking it not an easy road but , I know you can do it and it  is worth it i have a long road ahead of me but I am taking it one step at a time. My prayers are with you...

Thanks Linda we can do this!!

I feel your pain.  My surgery is Jan 7 and I find myself nesting, cleaning and buying anything I can that I think I'll need for the next couple of weeks after surgery, I wish I had this much nervous energy all the time.  I know I made the right decision but it is a big one and I bet everyone felt like we do at some point before the big day .  I'm pretty sure I'll be too excited/nervous to sleep the night before surgery.    Best of luck and a speedy recovery.

Best of luck to you too!! I'll try and post my progress reports.