I said I wasn't gonna cry or freak out...I LIED! (Surgery tomorrow!!!)
You are in my prayers. The first few days are a little rough, but before you know it you will be on here bragging about how much you have lost and posting pictures of how great you look!
When you come home, sit right next to me on the loser's bench... I want someone next to me that can make me smile!
When you come home, sit right next to me on the loser's bench... I want someone next to me that can make me smile!
I panicked too. Especially during preop. I started thinking 'What am I getting myself into?" and thinking how when a person is injured or ill they HAVE to have surgery and I am choosing to take the risks of the unknown to do this? It seemed crazy for a moment. I was scared. I took a deep breath and thought about my future without the surgery. It was as risky as someone who is injured or ill with a pretty certain outcome. So i continued to play along while prepped before i knew it....
I was in recovery. Hmmm I don't even remember recovery well. I guess I was in my room! lol
I slept a lot during the first day. I have to admit that my recovery, even those first days were better than I expected. Make sure that you ask for drugs before you start HURTING badly. That is what they are there for. Being in pain will slow you down and not want to walk etc. Its best to be able to get up and move.
Everyone heals differently but I was shocked when I was driving 4 days after surgery. I wasn't the fastest mover but my mood was GREAT and I felt GREAT (perky and upbeat) and I could see what a terrific future I had.
My best to you. Breathe. Remind yourself why you made this choice. Say a prayer. Before you know it you will be on the path to success!
Lisa
I was in recovery. Hmmm I don't even remember recovery well. I guess I was in my room! lol
I slept a lot during the first day. I have to admit that my recovery, even those first days were better than I expected. Make sure that you ask for drugs before you start HURTING badly. That is what they are there for. Being in pain will slow you down and not want to walk etc. Its best to be able to get up and move.
Everyone heals differently but I was shocked when I was driving 4 days after surgery. I wasn't the fastest mover but my mood was GREAT and I felt GREAT (perky and upbeat) and I could see what a terrific future I had.
My best to you. Breathe. Remind yourself why you made this choice. Say a prayer. Before you know it you will be on the path to success!
Lisa
MAN UP!!! 
You are probably coming up from la-la land right about now. You are now in the land of the losing! See it wasn't so bad. Take a nap and then get up and walk around the floor slow and easy. Good luck with that nasty ass swallow test. It's the pits but it's for our own good.
Congratulations on your new life and I can't wait to hear of your experience.
Much love,
Chelle

You are probably coming up from la-la land right about now. You are now in the land of the losing! See it wasn't so bad. Take a nap and then get up and walk around the floor slow and easy. Good luck with that nasty ass swallow test. It's the pits but it's for our own good.
Congratulations on your new life and I can't wait to hear of your experience.
Much love,
Chelle